Namsangol Hanok Village
Traditional Seoul homes have been relocated and restored here. Rooms, gates and courtyards offer a view of past daily life.
Why choose this place
For comparing traditional homes: restored houses let you examine differences in gates, courtyards and room layouts.
Make the most of your visit
Compare the size and layout of each house, especially how the yard and rooms sit behind the gate.
Stories from the record
Houses brought from across Seoul
Opened in 1998, the village brings together five relocated or reconstructed hanok. These homes did not always share one neighborhood. Checking their original locations turns a visit into a journey across different parts of Seoul.
Different households, different plans
The houses vary in scale and arrangement according to their residents' lives and status. Compare kitchens, rooms, wooden halls and courtyards. Furnishings and circulation reveal more about domestic life than roof shapes alone.
Relocation is not always reconstruction
Some work retained older materials, while badly deteriorated houses required recreation. Not every building was moved intact with all its original parts. Read the distinctions between relocation, restoration and reconstruction to understand how heritage is carried forward.
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Before you go
Opening hours and closing days can change, so check the official information before visiting.