In Seoulbuk-dong located in Seongbuk-gu Seoul, there is Bukhansan, one of the four mountains surrounding Hanyang in Joseon Dynasty in the North and it is surrounded by Seoul fortress walls in a fan-shape. Seonbuk-dong can be reached through Hanseong Univ station of Seoul Subway line 4. Unlike other areas located at the center of Seoul where historic sites, cultural assets, or popular tourist attractions gather and become modernized and sophisticated, Seongbuk-dong still contains the simple and cozy atmosphere of Seoul of the past. The whole Seoongbuk-dong is a cultural asset itself and there we can see old-day Seoul as it was in the past. If you want to know about history of Seoul, Seongbuk-dong will be the best to visit.
Sangheo Lee Tae-jun House (Suyeonsanbang)
Suyeonsanbang is where Sangheo Lee Tae-jun stayed during the Japanese colonial rule from 1993 to 1946 to write many literary works. The name Suyeonsanbang means that many people gather in a house in the mountain to read books and study. It is popular as much as it was introduced in a popular TV show ‘Tasty Road’that recommends gourmet restaurants. In this house, we can see Lee Tae-jun’s careful consideration to make the house small but splendid and of a unique structure with integrated space functions. Now, it has become a traditional tea house, enabling visitors to experience folk cultural assets in more friendly and convenient ways. Will there be better chance to feel tradition of Korea? Sweet pumpkin bingsu, which was recommended by the gourmet restaurant recommending TV show captivates our taste buds with taste that never been experienced. Suyeonsanbang provides tea table experience and traditional musical instruments experience programs and Daegeum, sogeum, and Danso Classes, in which you can experience beautiful Korean culture. For the classes, reservation is necessary.
Manhae Han Yong-un Simmujang
Simujang is a house where Manhae Han Yong-un, a Buddhist reformer and a poet of the 20th century lived. He was a Korean independence movement activist during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1905-1945) and one of the 33 activists who read the Korean Declaration of Independence. His poet is about nationalism and love. His poet handle many political contents. He wrote Nim ui ch'immuk (Love's Silence) that helped independent movement to be peaceful and nonviolent. This poem is monumental in Korean history of modern poems. As he was a pioneer of the literature of resistance, the poem is one of the most loved poems by Koreans. This poem is displayed at the entrance to Simujang along with the portrait of Manhae Han Yong-un. Simujang is a house facing north, which is rare for Hanok houses. As a independence movement, he refused to build a house facing South because if the house is built facing South, it would face the Japanese Government general of Korea, which has been at the center of Japanese colonial rule and exploitation of Korea for 35 years. We can see his strong will to resist Japan. He died before liberation of Korea. There is small Korean flag on the way to Simujang signaling that it is a house of the person who loved his country and dedicated his life to it. So, It is easy to find Simujang.
Bukjeong Village
Bukjeong Village is the last existing poor hillside village in Seoul. From 1960s to 1980s, there were several poor hillside villages in Seoul and most of them were redeveloped by the government and Bukjeong Village is the last one which still exist in Seoul. Poor hillside village has its unique culture which is positive and healthy. Though they were poor, the village offered their precious shelters in common with warm hearted neighborhoods.
Bukjeong Village is located stably as it is surrounded by fortress. In the village, there is a special cafe, called Bukjeong Cafe, where people can have some snacks while waiting for a bus. As a rest area for the village residents, the cafe sells Koreans' favorite foods such as hotteok (a pancake with brown sugar filling), sundae (Korean sausage) and more. Also, visiting Bukjeong Gallery where to exhibit the history and photos of Bukjeong Village would be great.
Seoul Fortress Trail & Waryong Park
Seoul Fortress Trail refers to a trail from Daehak-ro to Seongbuk-dong. Originally, the fortress trail was made by Lee Seonggye, the founder of Joseon. He declared Seoul as the capital of Joseon and built about 18 kilometer-long fortress along the boundary of Seoul. Since the fortress was damaged during the Japanese Invasion, now only 3.8 kilometer-long path is available for a trail. Especially in autumn, the trail is strongly recommended for a walk to enjoy red and yellow tree leaves. Located at the starting point of Seoul Fortress Trail, Waryong Park offers sports facilities for citizens as well as a rest area, also providing a great view of Seoul in the middle of the mountain. If passing by Waryong Park, it is easy to go to Hyehwa-dong from Sungkyunkwan University, once was the top education institute of Joseon Dynasty. For those looking for another Seoul Fortress Trail course, try out Bukaksan course which started opening the course to the public since April 5, 2007. This trail course starts from Hyehwamun Gate and ends at Changuimun Gate via Waryong Park, Sukjeongmun Gate, Chotdaebawi Rock, Gokjang, Cheongundae, the historical 1.21 Pine Tree, and Baekakmaru. It takes approximately two hours and thirty minutes. Why don't you take a walk to enjoy Seoul Fortress Trail course, using a free tour guide program with a light clothing?
Choi Sunu House
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