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Encounter the beauty of hanok

There are places in Gangnam that make you wonder if you've somehow left the district behind. We're talking about hanoks-traditional Korean houses. Hanoks are a slice of Korea's own unique beauty, hidden amidst the forest of high-rises. We recommend you st

An essay on meeting the beauty of hanok in Gangnam. Hidden between high-rises, these traditional Korean houses preserve the refined elegance of Korean heritage.

There are places that make you wonder, ‘Is there a place like this in Gangnam?’ It's a hanok. We hope you will experience the leisure and tranquility of taking a break in a hanok, which shows the beautiful style of Korea, between tall buildings.

Motgol Hanok Children’s Library

Motgol Hanok Children's Library, which exudes Hanok style from afar. In the large yard suitable for a Hanok library, children can run around to their heart's content and experience traditional games. In the case of Yulhyeon Hall, traditional cultural programs such as the thousand-character pattern are held, and traditional items are also on display, making it a great opportunity for children to learn about history. There are books in Jayangdang, and there is also a space for adults in the sunny hallway, so let's read books and relax in the hanok with the children. Motgol Hanok Children's Library Gwanjagok-ro 7-gil 3

Pil Gyeong-jae

A 500-year-old old house built by Lee Cheon-su, the great-grandson of Prince Gwangpyeong, the fifth son of King Sejong. His great-grandchildren have lived here for generations, and it is currently operated as a Korean-style restaurant. It was designated as the first traditional building in 1987, and as a restaurant specializing in royal cuisine, it plays a role in introducing the taste of Korea to many people. It operates on a 100% reservation system, and entry is possible 30 minutes prior to the reservation time, so please take your time to look around the old house and experience the beauty of Korea's beautiful traditional houses.

Pilgyeongjae Gwangpyeong-ro 205

H.ORM

A Hanok Gallery Cafe that makes you feel like you've discovered a treasure while walking along the street. ‘Hours of realizing myself’ This place, which means time to find my own senses, gives me the gift of time to focus solely on myself the moment I enter. The first floor is operated as a cafe and the second floor is operated as a gallery, and the scenery outside the window is as beautiful as the work of art. There are many types of drinks, including coffee, ade, and tea, and desserts are also sold. H.ORM Heonleung-ro 5gi-gil 30-1

Day Plan

Gangnam Day Course

Morning
Start easy at a hanok library
If you're with kids, begin in the wide courtyard of the Motgol Hanok Children's Library with some traditional games. Going solo? Open a book in the sunlit Jayangdang corridor.
Lunch
Royal-court cuisine in a 500-year-old house
Pilgyeongjae requires a reservation. Arrive 30 minutes early to wander the old house, then settle in for a leisurely royal-court meal.
Afternoon
Wind down at a hanok gallery café
Finish the day at H.ORM with a coffee and a walk through the second-floor gallery — the view outside the window is a piece of its own.
The Motgol Hanok Children's Library

Hanok library

The Motgol Hanok Children's Library

A library that radiates the feel of a hanok from afar. Kids can run freely in the wide courtyard and try traditional games, while Yulhyeongwan hosts cultural programs like Cheonjamun classes. Jayangdang houses the books, and a sunlit corridor offers a quiet reading space for adults too.

Pilgyeongjae

Korean fine dining

Pilgyeongjae

A 500-year-old ancestral house built by Lee Cheon-su, a great-grandson of Prince Gwangpyeong — the fifth son of King Sejong. Designated Korea's Traditional Building No. 1 in 1987, it now operates as a royal-court cuisine restaurant. Reservations only; guests may enter 30 minutes before their seating.

H.ORM

Hanok gallery café

H.ORM

A hanok gallery café whose name "Hours of realizing myself" speaks to finding your own sensibility. The ground floor is a café, the second floor a gallery, and the view through the windows is as composed as any artwork. Coffee, ades, teas, and desserts are on the menu.

Summary

Activity Summary

Activities Category Description
Traditional games Experience Try jegichagi, tuho, and other traditional games in the Motgol library courtyard.
Royal-court cuisine course Food Pilgyeongjae's reservation-only royal-court menu, enjoyed slowly inside a centuries-old estate.
Gallery time in a hanok Culture Take in the works on the second floor of H.ORM while letting the window view become part of the experience.
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There are places that make you wonder, ‘Is there a place like this in Gangnam?’ It's a hanok.

Recommended for both first-time visitors and returning travelers to Gangnam.

You can visit freely without reservation. However, some experience programs may require advance booking.

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