A BBC-Selected Hanok Cafe & Cultural Heritage Near Seoul: The Serene Charm of Saesori Mulsori (Seongnam)
Aloha, everyone! 🌺 Today, I visited one of my absolute favorite spots: Saesori Mulsori (새소리물소리) . This Hanok (traditional Korean house) cafe near Seoul was officially designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage last year, and was even highlighted by the BBC as a representative traditional Korean cafe! The autumn leaves are perfectly ripe right now, making it the absolute best time to visit. There are a few parking lots just outside the building, so parking is relatively easy. Just walking up to the entrance makes me so happy! My friend mentioned that this place has been featured on famous radio shows and various TV programs. But honestly, even without the media buzz, it has been a deeply loved and famous Hanok cafe in the Bundang/Seongnam area for a very long time! Because it was designated as a Cultural Heritage in 2024, they now limit the number of people entering to protect the site. Honestly, this might be a relief! It used to get so unbelievably crowded on weekends that...
