Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol Hanok Village
Korean name
Hangul	남산골한옥마을
Hanja	南山골韓屋마을
Revised Romanization	Namsangol hanok maeul
McCune–Reischauer	Namsankol hanok maŭl

Namsangol Hanok Village, also known as "A Village of Traditional Houses in the Namsan Valley", is a Korean village located in the area of Pil-dong neighborhood in Jung-gu, a central district of Seoul, South Korea where hanok (한옥) or Korean traditional houses have been restored to preserve the original atmosphere of the area.^[1]

The Namsangol Hanok Village offers one the opportunity to experience a wide cross-section of Joseon-era citizenry and activities, from royalty to commoners. A great effort has been made to accurately furnish each dwelling with appropriate era and social status appointments.^[2]

A traditional Korean style garden, complete with a flowing stream and pavilion was constructed on the site in order to revive the classical feel of the Joseon-era. Five traditional houses, including some of the residences of high government officials - some of the largest mansions in Seoul at the time, along with commoners houses were moved to the 7,934 sq Meters/9,489 sq Yards grounds containing the restored village.

History

The location of the village was originally the site of a well known Joseon-era summer resort called Jeonghakdong. Jeonghakdong means "The land of the fairies for the blue crane where the Jeonugak Pavillion stands along the stream in the valley". The area boasted such superb scenery that it was called the land of the fairies and was considered one of the five most beautiful parts of Seoul.

Gallery

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  Guidemap found near the main gate of the village

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  Roofs of hanok

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  Hanok, a Korean traditional house

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  View inside a Hanok at the village

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  Traditional kitchen

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  Wondumak, thatched look-out shed

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  Interior of a home in the Namsangol Hanok Village

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  Tradition home in the Namsangol Hanok Village

See also

• Bukchon Hanok Village
• Korean Folk Village
• Hahoe Folk Village
• Yangdong Village of Gyeongju

References

1. ^ "남산골 한옥마을 南山─韓屋─" (in Korean). http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=741257&contentno=741257. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
2. ^ http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/04/19/2009041900484.html

• "Namsangol Hanok Village". Korea Tourism Organization. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264116. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
• "(Korea) Hanok Village to Extend the Opening Hours". Korea Tourism Organization. 2007-03-23. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=290218. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
• Betty Gordon (2008-04-20). "Snapshots from Seoul, South Korea". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/travel/otherdestinations/int_stories/2008/04/17/TRSKsnaps_0420.html. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
• "Enjoy a Tour of Mt. Namsan for Free". Korea Tourism Organization. 2007-03-05. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=261525. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 

External links

• (Korean) Official site

Coordinates: 37°33′33″N 126°59′38″E / 37.55917°N 126.99389°E / 37.55917; 126.99389