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The Pil-Dong area is where the Village of Traditional Houses is found at the northern foot of Namsan. During the Joseon period (1392-1910), the area was popular summer resort destination because of its water streams and Cheonu-Gak Pavilion. It was originally called Cheonghak-dong because it was a sighting spot for blue cranes. Cheonghak-dong was one of the five most beautiful places in Seoul along with Samcheong-dong, Inwang-dong, Ssangye-dong, Baekwoon-dong, due to its beautiful view. A traditional garden was created, complete with flowing river, pavilion, and trees in order to provide traditional sentiment to the people. There are five traditional Korean houses on a 7,934 square-meter land, including the house of Park Young Hyo, who was one of the owners of the eight largest mansions in Seoul and houses of commoners as well. Arranged furniture that is well-matched with the sizes of these Korean houses and the social status of their owners represent the lives of Korean ancestors. Visitors will find traditional pieces and crafts of artists who are designated by the government as Intangible cultural assets in exhibition hall.