A Delightful Food Walk in Seochon | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

갤러리 ‘팔레 드 서울’(Palais de Seoul)은 2010년 1월, 문화예술의 새로운 지대로 떠오르고 있는 경복궁 서촌(西村)의 통의동에 새롭게 개관한 전시공간이다. 서울의 궁'이라는 의미의 '팔레 드 서울'은 약 330평이라는 초대형 규모를 자랑하며, 지하 1층부터 지상 2층까지 총 3개의 전시장과 1층의 아트숍, 오프닝 행사를 할 수 있는 옥상 정원까지 마련되어 있다.

서촌 골목에 위치한 옥인피자의 대표 메뉴는 단호박치즈피자이다. 싱싱한 단호박으로 만든 소스에 4가지 치즈를 첨가하고, 타지 않도록 피자 도우를 하나 더 덮는 방식으로 굽는데, 단호박 소스와 치즈가 부드럽게 어우러져 쫀득한 맛이 일품이다. 단호박치즈피자 외에도 알프레도 머시룸 피자와 포테이토 피자도 인기 메뉴이다.

A western fortress gate on Bugaksan—pair well with a walk on the wall trail.

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s most representative traditional residential areas, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine. The neighborhood is home to a dense cluster of traditional Korean hanok houses, along with many historic sites, cultural properties, and folk heritage resources. Because of this, Bukchon is often described as an open-air street museum in the heart of the city. The name “Bukchon,” meaning “North Village,” comes from its location north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The area includes neighborhoods such as Gahoe-dong, Songhyeon-dong, Anguk-dong, and Samcheong-dong. In places like Sagan-dong, Gye-dong, Sogyeok-dong, and Jae-dong, traces of history still remain in the neighborhood names themselves, preserving memories that go back hundreds of years. During the Joseon Dynasty, Bukchon was established as a residential district for the upper class. Until the 1920s, the area remained largely unchanged. However, in the 1930s, as Seoul’s administrative boundaries expanded and the city’s structure became more modern, Bukchon also began to change. Housing development companies purchased large plots of land and wooded areas in Bukchon and built groups of small and medium-sized hanok houses. The hanok residential clusters that remain today around Gahoe-dong 11 and 31, Samcheong-dong 35, and Gye-dong 135 were formed during this period. The hanok houses of Bukchon are especially notable because they adapted to a modern urban environment while preserving the essential character of traditional Korean architecture. Features such as glass doors added to the main hall and tin awnings attached to the eaves show how new materials were incorporated into hanok design. In this sense, Bukchon’s hanok evolved into a new type of urban residence while maintaining their traditional form. Unlike the 1960s, when much of Bukchon consisted of hanok houses, many hanok disappeared after the 1990s due to the rapid construction of multi-family housing. Even so, several areas still preserve well-maintained clusters of hanok. The sight of tiled roofs lined up closely together, with neighboring homes sharing walls and eaves, offers a warm glimpse into a way of life that many people have almost forgotten. Walking through Bukchon, visitors can enjoy not only the graceful rooflines of traditional hanok houses but also the quiet charm of narrow alleys. To help Bukchon Hanok Village remain a sustainable travel destination, visitors are asked to practice quiet tourism. ※ Quiet tourism means visiting respectfully and quietly so that the daily lives and living environment of local residents are not disturbed by outside visitors. ※ Visitor etiquette for Bukchon Hanok Village - Group visitors should be accompanied by a guide. - Illegal parking of tour buses is prohibited. - Do not trespass, take unauthorized photos, litter, urinate in public, or make excessive noise. - Please follow the designated visiting hours for the village.