Namsangol Hanok Village
Namsangol Hanok Village: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 91); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 1; weekday average 85, weekend average 79; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea's traditional life while escaping from bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600th anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened 400 years later in 2394.
The five hanok premises at Namsangol Hanok Village once belonged to aristocrats and government officials of the Joseon dynasty. Each house was originally located in a different neighborhood, but they were all moved to this area and restored to their original form. The houses were rebuilt using their original materials, except for one house, where the materials were too old and deteriorated to be reused. The premises were carefully restored and replicated according to their original form to depict the owners’ social class and personality. These buildings are now used as an exhibit to portray the living environment during the Joseon dynasty and as a venue for educational and cultural programs for children and tourists.
Some of the unique programs and activities to participate in include wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school, and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo demonstrations and other various performances held around the village. Visitors can also try traditional games such as yunnori (traditional board game), or understand more about the area through a guided tour.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Jung-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- April-October 09:00-21:00
November-March 09:00-20:00
* Traditional garden open 24 hr - Closed
- Mondays (Closed next day if Monday falls on a national holiday)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 3 lots within 500 m · about 102 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- +82-2-6358-5533
- Popularity
- Popular
Namsangol Hanok Village: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2991 | 3091 | 3191 | ||||
| 11/162 | 2Closed | 376 | 481 | 581 | 684 | 789 |
| 865 | 9Closed | 1081 | 1185 | 1282 | 1391 | 1491 |
| 1567 | 16Closed | 1785 | 1885 | 1985 | 2093 | 2194 |
| 2271 | 23Closed | 2484 | 2585 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 62 · Sun, Nov 8 65 · Sun, Nov 15 67 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 62 · Sun, Nov 8 65 · Sun, Nov 15 67 |
| Busiest days | Thu, Oct 29 91 · Fri, Nov 20 93 · Sat, Nov 21 94 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 85 · weekends 79 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 82 · Wed 84 · Thu 85 · Fri 90 · Sat 91 · Sun 66 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 2 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 11 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Namsangol Hanok Village?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Namsangol Hanok Village?
- April-October 09:00-21:00 November-March 09:00-20:00 * Traditional garden open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Namsangol Hanok Village least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 66) and Saturday the busiest (average 91). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.
- What time should I visit Namsangol Hanok Village to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Namsangol Hanok Village be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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