Continuing my mini-series on an architectural world tours.. in this page, I’ve featured traditional Hanok Houses from Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, Korea. These traditional Korean houses reflect Korean architecture and their long history. I believe Hanok’s are now trendy, and travelers want to experience living in a Hanok! After putting this page together, I really feel like spending my next family vacation in a Hanok!
I’ve some information here and links to go to for more.. followed by some of my favorite Hanok houses. Hanoks are environmental friendly. Natural resources such as stone, wood and paper are all used to build this house. The Korean paper called Hanji which is made from the bark of a mulberry tree is stuck on every flat surface inside the home, which includes the walls, doors, ceilings and floors. It has excellent insulating capacity and it also adjusts humidity levels by absorbing excess moisture in the air and evaporating it when the air is dry.Hanoks are also characterized by their dual flooring, ondol and maru, which fit together like yin and yang. Ondol is stone flooring for the winters, heated from below by a fire in a heating system unique to hanok. Maru is raised wood flooring which is both porous and cool in summer. This dual floor design marks how hanok deviates from the typical Chinese architecture of the Tang era.
sources: Hanok Traditional Korean House; 5 reasons to stay hanok while traveling Korea
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Murano glass says
I must say that your pictures are stunning!!! It really remembers my trip to Korea last year, I hope to go back there soon.
Thanks for sharing!
Dre anderson says
“Hanok”, “Hanbok” and other Korean traditional are one jaw-dropping experience! Thanks to Bukchon Hanok Guesthouse for giving me this experience! Check them out and make sure to stay there during your visit to Seoul, their official website: http://www.bukchonhanokguesthouse.com
Erica Bodker says
I love your photos. This place truly looks amazing and calming as well.
Lynndee says
So those are called Hanoks. Lovely! Great photos you got here.
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
These are so pretty and unique. Nothing like the country homes around here. I’d love to see them in person.
Carly says
These are beautiful houses! I would love to be able to visit one of these in person.
Danielle says
Those houses are stunning. I could totally live somewhere like that and the photos are amazing.
Hannah Staveley says
My word this is sunning never seen such a fantastic site.
Hil'Lesha O'Nan says
I wouldn’t mind seeing one of these houses up close and personal. Right now, these beautiful pictures will have to do for now!
Stephanie Lee says
One of my dream is to travel the world, Now i think.. I’ve decided what would be the first one to visit 🙂
Ann B says
These are amazing photos. The architecture is beautiful.
Amanda Kee says
These homes are so pretty. I love how everything is set up and all. It’s so peaceful looking.
Doodling DaVincis says
Amazing architecture! Makes me wonder what their local home magazines look like (like we have Southern Living)….
Mrs. Mashed Up says
Wow, this was an interesting read. I love the very smart flooring design. I would actually love to live in a place that could be versatile to the weather like this.
amy bowens says
Such beautiful homes!
mperkins37 says
Love Asian Architecture, Curves, harmony..
frances durgin says
Such cool information! I was able to teach my daughter something new today, instead of the other way around!!! And the pictures really are stunning.
mail4rosey says
What a wonderful photo tour. These are some really great pictures, and I enjoyed seeing them.
Ecuador InMyEyes says
Beautiful pictures and beautiful houses! Thank you for the information, it sounds very interesting. Wonder if it would work here…
Melissa says
I would love t be able to walk through one of these houses! But since I’m in the US, I’ll settle for your photos. Thank you for sharing!
Kori Tomelden says
Lovely pictures! This just reminds me of how much East Asian (and particularly Chinese, Japanese and Korean) are similar. I’m half-Japanese and a lot of those pictures reminded me of traditional Japanese style houses.
Vishruti Dev says
beautiful architecture
I have really loved oriental styles 🙂
Fiona says
These houses look so charming, the architecture is really sweet. The house with the snow is my favourite picture.
Shaney Vijendranath says
Wow, great pictures. It really captures the place and architecture. Hope to visit this country one day.
Sandy Olsen says
That is such a pretty place. Where is this?
Vidya Sudarsan says
Sandy, most of these are from Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, Korea. Thank you so much for commenting 🙂
Carra D says
So beautiful and calming. Thanks for sharing. Really like the photo with the snow.
Kristin says
This looks so beautiful, Id love to experience this one day for myself.
Elizabeth O. says
I was able to see similar structure when my family and I went to Japan for a vacation last summer. And the scenery is really a gift of nature because it is a perfect relaxation away from the metro.
Sharon Ruggieri says
I feel like a dork because I’m not familiar with some of the items you wrote about, but there is no doubt that I have a better understanding of these homes and they truly are lovely
Nina Say says
So beautiful. Just looking at these pictures makes me feel relaxed. I love how much natural light there is.
Tanya Coffman says
Your photos are spectacular! I would love to visit there someday 😀
Krystal says
Those are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing photos.
Eileen Chow says
What beautiful houses! I love their unique design, thanks for sharing!
Spaceships says
Wow! What a beautiful place!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg love your photos!!! These houses look so cool!!
Michelle Hwee says
How cool! What beautiful architecture 🙂
Kung Phoo says
Those are very cool.. I have never seen this upclose..
Catherine Sargent says
The pictures are so great and the architecture is just amazing. I would love to walk through one and see it in person.
Cat Elsby says
The architecture of these are so, so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Tea Fijala says
Houses look really unique. Pictures are great.
Masshole Mommy says
I love all your photos. Obviously, we don’t really see things like this here in the US, so I liked seeing your pictures.
Vidya Sudarsan says
Yes! very true.. that’s why I really enjoy sharing these pictures in my blog. Thank you for stopping by :0) I’m so glad to see everyone enjoy this post.