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From hanok courtyards to Euljiro

A traditional village, a noodle lunch and a streamside walk. Central Seoul’s changes of pace make the route.

Namsangol Hanok Village, archival photograph (2024-04-09)

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Start below Namsan and continue north towards Euljiro for lunch. Walk by Cheonggyecheon afterwards, with Gwangjang as an optional browsing and snack stop. There is some distance between the village and the restaurant, so use transit if the weather is uncomfortable. Avoid Monday for the full route, and check public-holiday changes.

01.

Namsangol Hanok Village

Walk the courtyards before the day gets busy. Paid experiences are optional.

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu · Chungmuro and Pil-dong
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02.

Woo Lae Oak

Make this the main meal and allow for a wait.

62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu · Myeongdong & Euljiro
₩₩ · Korean
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · See full hours at the restaurant
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03.

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Return to a slower pace along the water. Use an open access point and follow weather-related closures.

Cheonggye Plaza, Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu · Myeongdong & Euljiro
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04.

Gwangjang Market

Browse or share a small snack if you still have an appetite.

88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu · Jongno 5-ga & Dongdaemun
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