GyeongGi-Do ::

If you wonder what traditional Korean houses and lifestyles were like, don’t miss a visit to the Korean Folk Village. This outdoor folk museum is a global tourist attraction that has perfectly restored the traditional Korean lifestyle. Since various aspects of traditional Korean culture can be viewed and experienced in person, this folk village is one of the must-see tourist destinations in Korea. Because it’s often used as a filming location for TV dramas and movies such as ‘Dae Jang Geum,’ you may even meet a TV star here if you are lucky. In addition to the scenic natural setting, the Korean Folk Village features many convenient facilities such as a world folk museum and youth hostel as well as a Yangbanga (aristocrat’s house), Nongga (farmhouse), Hanyakbang (traditional medicine pharmacy), Jangteo (market), art gallery and museum.

Folk Village • Seowon, Seodang and Hanyakbang as well as Giwajip, Chogajip and old government offices have been restored here. The Folk Village features Sesi Customs (ceremonial acts) and folk recreation. In the folk market, approximately 30 types of folk foods including Janggukbap (a beef and vegetable soup mixed with rice), Bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables) and Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) are available.

Exhibition Village • This features a special exhibition hall, sculpture park, traditional folk museum, world folk museum, art museum and video center.

In the historical drama center, a variety of videos and data from historical dramas and movies that have been filmed at the Korean Folk Village for 30 years are displayed.

Recreation Village • A 100,000m²-wide village in the Korean Folk Village.

It features an amusement park, snow sledding, a haunted house and facilities such as a youth hostel and convention center.

LOCATION #107, Bora-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin

Hours 09:00~18:00 (Winter season: until 17:30)

* May vary depending on season.

Tel 82-31-286-2111~5

URL http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr

Culture Street • A traditional Korean outdoor wedding is held from March to November (at 12:00 and 16:30, twice a day). The performance is given at Yangbanga #22, which is decorated as the bride’s house.

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