Namsangol Hanok Village
A recreated village of historic Korean buildings in Pil-dong, Jung District, at the foot of Namsan. It gathers several traditional houses called hanok that were moved from other parts of Seoul, set around a pavilion and a pond.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.5592, 126.9939
Get the Namsangol Hanok Village stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Namsangol Hanok Village. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Namsangol Hanok Village
Myeongdong Cathedral 0.7 km
The national cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul, a red brick Gothic building in the Myeongdong shopping district. It was completed in 1898 and has long been a centre of Korean Catholic life and of social protest.
Myeong-dong 1.0 km
A neighbourhood in Jung District, Seoul, between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro and Namdaemun-ro. It is one of the city's main shopping and tourism districts, known for cosmetics stores, street food stalls and crowded pedestrian lanes.
N Seoul Tower 1.0 km
A communication and observation tower on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, standing 236 metres tall. It was the country's first general radio wave tower, and its observation decks give a view over the whole city.
Namsan 1.1 km
A 270 metre peak in the middle of Seoul, with walking paths, picnic areas and views over the city. N Seoul Tower stands on its summit, and a cable car and old fortress wall sections add to the climb.
Gwangjang Market 1.3 km
A traditional street market in Jongno District, Seoul, once called Dongdaemun Market. It is one of the oldest and largest in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops, and is known for its food stalls serving bindaetteok and mayak gimbap.
Namdaemun Market 1.5 km
A large traditional market in Seoul beside Namdaemun, the main southern gate of the old city. It opened in 1414 during the Joseon period and is among the oldest markets in Korea, selling clothing, kitchenware and food.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza 1.6 km
A landmark of curving metal and concrete in Seoul, designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2014. It houses exhibition halls and design shops, and its lawn of white flowers is lit at night.
Insa-dong 1.7 km
A neighbourhood in Jongno District, Seoul, centred on the main street Insadong-gil and the alleys that branch off it. It is known for galleries, antique and craft shops, and traditional tea houses.
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Questions
Where is Namsangol Hanok Village?
Namsangol Hanok Village is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Myeongdong Cathedral (0.7 km), Myeong-dong (1.0 km), N Seoul Tower (1.0 km).
How do I get the Namsangol Hanok Village stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Namsangol Hanok Village and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Namsangol Hanok Village before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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