There are about 6000 residents in this area but an overwhelming 6.4 million visitors in the year 2024. The area has seriously become a victim of overtourism. Now, tourists can only visit between 10am to 5pm daily and many signs have been put up asking visitors to be considerate and are asked to lower their voices.

The houses are well preserved and have obviously been renovated in recent times. They are pretty and provide an interesting backdrop for tourists dressed in traditional Korean dresses called hanbok. All the rage these days with the wide spread appeal of K-dramas around the world.

The quieter streets a little off the main touristy street.