Representation of Seoul’s 600-year history

Having followed a row of hanoks on both sides, look back once you reach the top of the hill. You will see a view of downtown Seoul filled with skyscrapers beyond the hanok roofs. You can also see Namsan Mountain with N Seoul Tower. The observatory on the mountain attracts people who want to enjoy a view of the whole city. You may feel strange when you see the skyscrapers of downtown Seoul beyond the hanoks. This is Bukchon 6th View.

Bukchon 7th View is the hanok alley to the right of the 6th View. It looks as if the hanok roofs touch each other across the alley, as it is gently curved to the left. You will see many small flower beds at the base of the stone walls.

You can go to Bukchon 8th View by walking up the back alley of the 6th View. On your way, you can visit “the Site of Maeng Sa-seong’s House”. Did you find the stone sign of the site? Maeng Sa-seong served as a Jeongseung, or prime minister of today, in the early 1400s. He was known as a man of integrity. He also taught King Sejong who created the Korean alphabet.

He led a frugal life, riding a cow instead of a sedan chair and enjoyed playing the pipe with a deep understanding of music. Here, you can also visit the Asian Art Museum where you can see rare Korean and other Asian relics.