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Bukchon Hanok Village Know The History Of This Korean Village
Bukchon Hanok Village Know The History Of This Korean Village
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00:04Today we will take you to Bukchon Hanok Village to know the historicity of this Korean village.
00:12If you're considering visiting South Korea, especially the capital city of Seoul,
00:18Bukchon Hanok Village is a must-see for anyone who wants to experience life in Seoul more than 600 years ago.
00:28The Seoul Metropolitan Government performed a poll in November 2011 with a sample size of about 2,000 visitors.
00:39The tourists replied that their fourth favorite activity in Seoul was strolling around the small but lovely alleyways of Bukchon.
00:50The community has been highlighted on television shows, which has increased the amount of tourists.
00:58It is estimated that 600,000 people visited Bukchon Hanok Village in 2012.
01:21A traditional Korean neighborhood with a long history,
01:25Bukchon Hanok Village is situated in Seoul between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, and Jongmyo Royal Shrine on top of a hill.
01:37There are numerous lanes in a traditional village.
01:43It is well recognized that walking is the most effective approach to discover a city or neighborhood.
01:52Walking guarantees that the period of observation and experience is slowed down.
02:00The Bukchon Hanok Village was the ideal location for a walking exploration.
02:08You can even purchase a walking map of Bukchon Hanok Village for a hassle-free experience.
02:17You are welcome to pause for whatever long you like to admire the surroundings and the architecture of the numerous homes and buildings located in this area.
02:47There are various walking tours available in this area as well,
02:51and the guides can speak your language to provide you with a more thorough and in-depth description of the location.
03:01The five neighborhoods of Jaedong, Gaedong, Insadong, Gahodong, and Wonsiodong are supposed to make up the Bukchon area.
03:14During the Joseon Dynasty, the residences of the nobles, senior administrators, and additional officers were situated in these neighborhoods.
03:26After catastrophes like wars, the region was settled by regular people.
03:34There are many Hanok restaurants in the hamlet as well, which offer traditional cuisine and tea in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Joseon Dynasty.
03:46There are also many fascinating cultural institutions and museums in this area.
03:54You wouldn't regret visiting Bukchon Hanok Village without paying any entrance fees, for sure!
04:25Numerous cultural institutions and museums in Bukchon Hanok Village present Joseon Dynasty culture.
04:35It is a distinctive example of the architecture and manner of life from that dynasty.
04:43One of Seoul's top attractions, it also offers a contrast between the modern and traditional sides of the city.
04:54The Bukchon Traditional Culture Center, a hanok that contains a complex within it, aims to shed light on the values, history, and social norms of the village.
05:09Handicraft, gugak, and exhibition of a Bukchon Hanok culture in the hall and a tea ceremony are among the daily events scheduled.
05:23A variety of cultural seminars are also held.
05:28The City of Seoul and the Bukchon Cultural Center have contributed to the organization of these seminars.
05:52It started operating as a private museum in 2002.
06:00The Gahoe Museum is home to more than 1,500 antiquities, including 250 paintings by folk artists, 750 amulets, 150 cards, and more.
06:121,500 antiquities, including 250 paintings by folk artists, 750 amulets, 150 classic books, and 250 other cultural objects.
06:28Numerous exhibitions are held in the main exhibition hall, which showcases historic elements of the Joseon Dynasty.
06:39The Gahoe Folk Painting Workshop, one of the more well-known seminars held here, teaches individuals how to paint in the folk art aesthetic.
06:52Many curious people travel there to see the wonderful antiques on display.
06:59200 masterpieces of Chinese art, 150 pieces of current Korean art, and 2,500 antique Joseon-era papers are on show in the Bukchon Asian Art Museum.
07:15It provides a look at the Joseon-era's aesthetics and cultural values as well as how those aesthetics and styles have changed through time.
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