What is Seochon in Seoul?

The famous attractions in Seoul include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong, Ewha Womans University, etc., as well as Korean-style old-house villages like Bukchon, but most people are really unfamiliar with Seochon.

Seochon is named after being located on the west side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is an area integrating leisure, shopping and dining. This place is actually somewhat similar to Beicun. They were both residences of officials from the ancient palace. Beicon is a high-end residential area, where all nobles and ministers live, while West Village is home to minor officials, such as Yangban and A place for accommodation for low-level officials such as generals and subordinates.

The West Village has a long history, and has gradually developed into an area with a rich artistic atmosphere. For example, there is the Park No-su Museum of Art, where the Korean painter Park No-su lived from 1973 to 2011. There is no admission fee to visit the park, but you need to buy tickets to visit Park No-Soo's former residence. However, tickets in Korea are not expensive, only a few yuan or ten yuan.

Daeo Bookstore, also called Dawu Bookstore, is quite famous. Many movies and TV series have been shot here. Korean singers and Korean idol movie stars have filmed music videos here, and even Korean tourism promotional videos. Therefore, it is famous here. Of course, it is not the shabby old bookstore we thought it was. It is now a bookish and atmospheric cafe where many people visiting the West Village come to take a break.

The West Village is not only famous for its Dawu Bookstore, but also places like Gagarin Bookstore and Liugexuan Gallery where you can go shopping. The artistic atmosphere is extremely rich. From time to time, some interesting wall paintings appear on the streets of West Village. They are full of humor and fun and will make people smile.

Of course, West Village is not only these, it is also a place for leisure and shopping. Many fashionable young Koreans will come here to buy some of their favorite gadgets. Due to the increase in Chinese tourists, many stores have Chinese-speaking clerks, and there are prompts on the door, including Alipay and WeChat, which can be used in many stores.

Of course there are many famous food restaurants here. I really admire these gourmets. They can queue for a long time just to eat the food they are looking forward to. I have to admire the good publicity.

The shops in West Village have their own methods of attracting customers. They don’t have all the bells and whistles, but they feel simple and unpretentious.

It takes about half a day to visit the West Village. Walking here is quite different from walking in a bustling city. It makes people feel simple and fresh here, with some low-key romance, which is worth visiting. Aftertaste.

Transportation:

After exiting Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3, go straight ahead and you will reach Seochon. After shopping in Seochon, you can also go to nearby Tongin. Enjoy cheap and delicious specialties at the market.