Korea Part 2: Bukchon

Bukchon is an area famous for its traditional hanok houses. A lot of these have been torn down in recent years, so Bukchon is making an effort to preserve them.


It's easy to see why you would want to save them, because they're super cool. Whole neighborhoods are filled with them, making for plenty of picturesque little alleys.



And these are actual neighborhoods with people still living in the houses.

There were several designated photo spots marked on the tourist map of the area, and the weather was great, so it was a really nice walk.




And that's Bukchon, the hanok village.