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All hanbok rental shops require guests to present their passports and make a deposit.
Things You Need to Know When Renting Hanbok for a Stroll in South Korea
Hanbok, also known as Choson-ot (Korean clothing), is the traditional attire of the Korean people.
A hanbok consists of two main parts: the upper garment called jeogori and the long skirt called chima. Hanbok attire varies among different social classes, such as for kings and queens, entertainers, and knights... All come with accompanying accessories.
When entering a hanbok rental shop, you will be amazed by hundreds of tops, skirts, accessories... Entertainers' attire must include a hat and fan. Noble princesses must have a silk pouch attached to the left side of the hanbok skirt, along with hair accessories. If you're choosing attire for a nobleman, it must be accompanied by a hat. If you choose the wrong outfit, you might end up in a situation where “this old man's beard ends up on that lady's chin”.
In addition, the staff at the shop are very enthusiastic in advising tourists. Knowing a bit of Korean is an advantage. You can also browse through the catalogue to choose a hanbok that suits the character you want to portray. A standard hanbok set, in addition to the outer top and skirt, must have an inner lining. If you wear it, you'll spend quite a bit of time.
Rental shops always have makeup tables. Girls are advised to tie their hair or make a simple but elegant bun. Hanbok rental prices are calculated per hour and 4 hours, ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 won (100,000 – 400,000 dong).
Wearing hanbok and taking photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Kwang Hwa Mun Square, or along the streets of Bukchon Hanok Village is an experience any tourist visiting South Korea would want to try at least once.
In Seoul, you'll receive free admission to the palace gate if you wear hanbok to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace.
According to Nguyen Ngoc Quyen/Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourSeptember 7, 2017
