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Namsangol Hanok VillagevsNamsan Park
Namsangol Hanok Village and Namsan Park are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Namsangol Hanok Village scores slightly higher than Namsan Park. Namsangol Hanok Village ranks #5 in Seoul with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Namsangol Hanok Village
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
2-84 Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-272, South Korea
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Fodor's "Gives visitors a chance to see what a Joseon-era village would have looked like... though reproductions of old hanok houses." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Namsangol Hanok Village, installed from 1993 to 1998, presents five superb traditional Korean residences from the late Joseon period, which were moved here for the creation of the park." Full review
Time Out "Along with relocated and restored hanok buildings housed inside, a traditional garden and a village were recreated to offer a peak of what life might have been like for royalty and commoners." Full review
Frommer's "They show how people (from peasants to royalty) used to live during the Joseon Dynasty. On spring and autumn weekends, traditional marriage ceremonies are staged" Full review
Namsan Park
National Geographic Michelin Guide Time Out
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Frommer's Fodor's
100-177 Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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National Geographic "“Great spot to enjoy jogging, trekking, or just views”—Oh Se-hoon." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Mount Namsan (265m) is first and foremost a historic site, as the bonghwadae (monticule from which messages were transmitted) at its summit bears witness." Full review
Time Out "This mountaintop escape from the crowds and concrete is just a bus ride away." Full review
Afar Magazine "The view from Namsan--of Seoul, the Han River and the endless mountains--is outstanding. You can hike up or take a cable-car gondola." Full review
Afar Magazine "Forget the tower at the top, head to Namsan to take a walk in Seoul’s green heart." Full review
Frommer's "The park also includes Palgakjeong (an octagonal pavilion from which you can also get a good view of the city), Maritime Aquarium, a large fountain, and Namsan Library." Full review
Fodor's "It is worth a visit to see some of the greenery and sites such as the old Fortress Wall, the botanical gardens, and the Seoul Science Center. The highlight is definitely N Seoul Tower." Full review
