The village is most famous for its traditional Korean style houses, locally known as Bukchon Hanok. This northern area of the old city is where the high class aristocrats resided. The structures of the aristocrats which came up in the Joseon Dynasty can still be seen as the traditions as well as the buildings have been preserved well.
Some of the most interesting sights to look out for are the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Changdeokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae. During the Joseon Dynasty the Gyeongbokgung was the home for the monarchs and royalty and the Changdeokgung was the secondary palace. The Cheong Wa Dae is the office of the President.
It is believed that Samcheong-dong’s location is the ideal when considering the basis of ‘Feng-Shui’. It has been thus named because it directly translated to ‘three – good’ the term used to refer to the beautiful mountains, clean water and the generosity and kindness of the residents.
Today the city has attracted arty types and turned itself in to an interesting bohemia. Fancy arty restaurants and bars, chic galleries and sophisticate clothing and accessory shops dot the area making it more attractive for tourists. Masterpieces of local artists are displayed at forty odd galleries and the cafes are mostly European style and the old landscape still holds with residents making efforts to renovate and maintain the old city. Shopping in Samcheong-dong does not come in the form of fancy shopping malls. But visitors are assured of great loots in the little shops mostly featuring one of a kind – making it the ideal buy.
The city features many other attractions and visitors are afforded plenty of lodging options, restaurants, bars and entertainment options. Visitors can easily find and reserve star class accommodation including a Seoul Apartment with luxury facilities. For most, living in an apartment provides a sense of belonging to the city and is also an easier option for those preferring to explore the local cuisine via restaurants and pubs. Facilities at Seoul Serviced Apartments can be checked online and for a visitor in search of exceptional recreational facilities and business services the ideal would be the Somerset Palace Seoul.
