Korean Folk Village
107 Bora-ri, Giheum-eup, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres, visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad undertanding of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of the past.About twenty workshops, various handicrafts such as pottery, baskets, winnows, bamboo wares, wooden wares, paper, brass wares, knots, fans, musical instruments, iron wares and embroidery are practiced. In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of the past generations have been carefully preserved, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty can be seen.You can visit the Folk Museum as well as the Art Museum (scheduled to open) to see and learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs, which are not suitable for display and re-creating in the open-air setting. Korean Folk Village is also the filming location for the famous movie Scandal as well as the TV miniseries Daejanggeum.
Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres, visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad undertanding of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of the past.About twenty workshops, various handicrafts such as pottery, baskets, winnows, bamboo wares, wooden wares, paper, brass wares, knots, fans, musical instruments, iron wares and embroidery are practiced. In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of the past generations have been carefully preserved, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty can be seen.You can visit the Folk Museum as well as the Art Museum (scheduled to open) to see and learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs, which are not suitable for display and re-creating in the open-air setting. Korean Folk Village is also the filming location for the famous movie Scandal as well as the TV miniseries Daejanggeum.
Local Transportation
1. From Exit No. 2 of Moran Subway Station (Bundang Line), take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 1116 and get off at Korean Folk Village (70 minute ride).2. From Exit No. 6 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 2) or Exit No. 7 or Yangjae Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 7), take City Express Bus No. 1560 or 5000-1 and get off at Korean Folk Village (30-40 minute ride).3. At front of Suwon Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 1), take City Bus No. 37 or 10-5 or shuttle bus (by Aehyung Department Store). Or from Yongin Intercity Bus Terminal, take city bus No. 10-5 and get off at Korean Folk Village (one hour ride).4. At Jamsil Subway Station (Subway Line No. 2) take City Express Bus No. 1116. (one hour and 10-20 minute ride)5. 5. Shuttle Bus (Folk Village Office in front of Suweon Station) Runs five time a day.(10:30a.m. 11:30a.m. 12:30p.m. 1:30p.m. 2:30p.m.), 30 minute ride.
Detail info
1. Hours: Dec-Feb : 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. March : 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. April : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. May-Sep : 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Oct: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. * Hours are extended by 30 mintues to one hour. Hours vary by season.2. Closing: None
Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center
Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center
33-4 Pungnam-dong 3-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
The Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center is a guesthouse facility located in the Jeonju Hanok Village. This center gives the unique experience of life in a traditional style Korean house. The center was originally a royal house that was constructed during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is currently enjoyed by many for its traditional lodging facilities. This is a great place for foreigners to experience the rich traditional culture of Korea. The buildings are wwwly made in traditional style. They me be lacking somewhat of an antique feel, but offer comfort in a traditional setting.
Visitors can enjoy chopping their own firewood to warm their traditional style rooms. There is a special heating system (ondol) developed under floors that allows the heat to radiate through. Here you will sleep on a cushioned comforter on the floor, allowing visitors during the winter months to fall into a deep slumber on the warm floors. Visitors can also learn traditional folk songs, as well as participate in traditional tea parties. Bicycles can also be ridden around the property. Meals are included in lodging costs.
Local Trasnportation
1. Bus - From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal, go to Korea National Open University. (From Jeonje Intercity Bus Terminal, go to Geumam Rotary) - Then, take city bus No. 211, 221, 231, 251, 220, 229, 241, 291, 501, 502, or 700 bound for Nambu Market and get off at Jeonbuk Art Center (20-30 min ride). Walk 5-10 min.2. Train - From Jeonju Station, take city bus No. 118, 119, 211, 221, 231, or 241 bound for Hotel Riviera and get off at Jeonbuk Art Center (20-30 min ride). Walk 5-10 min.
Detailed Info
Accommodation Fee: 60,000 won - 120,000 won (Mar-Oct) / Varies monthly (Nov-Feb)* Reservations are required.
The Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center is a guesthouse facility located in the Jeonju Hanok Village. This center gives the unique experience of life in a traditional style Korean house. The center was originally a royal house that was constructed during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is currently enjoyed by many for its traditional lodging facilities. This is a great place for foreigners to experience the rich traditional culture of Korea. The buildings are wwwly made in traditional style. They me be lacking somewhat of an antique feel, but offer comfort in a traditional setting.
Visitors can enjoy chopping their own firewood to warm their traditional style rooms. There is a special heating system (ondol) developed under floors that allows the heat to radiate through. Here you will sleep on a cushioned comforter on the floor, allowing visitors during the winter months to fall into a deep slumber on the warm floors. Visitors can also learn traditional folk songs, as well as participate in traditional tea parties. Bicycles can also be ridden around the property. Meals are included in lodging costs.
Local Trasnportation
1. Bus - From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal, go to Korea National Open University. (From Jeonje Intercity Bus Terminal, go to Geumam Rotary) - Then, take city bus No. 211, 221, 231, 251, 220, 229, 241, 291, 501, 502, or 700 bound for Nambu Market and get off at Jeonbuk Art Center (20-30 min ride). Walk 5-10 min.2. Train - From Jeonju Station, take city bus No. 118, 119, 211, 221, 231, or 241 bound for Hotel Riviera and get off at Jeonbuk Art Center (20-30 min ride). Walk 5-10 min.
Detailed Info
Accommodation Fee: 60,000 won - 120,000 won (Mar-Oct) / Varies monthly (Nov-Feb)* Reservations are required.
Jeonju Hanok Village
Pungnam-dong / Gyo-dong, Wonsan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean houses called Hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Maeul has not changed a bit, and still retains its old traditions. Jeonju Hanok village is especially beautiful for its roof curves. The roof edges being slightly raised to the sky is unique. Hanok houses are generally divided into two sections, Anchae and Sarangchae. Anchae is also known as Gyusu room, and is furnished accordingly. Sarangchae is where the men dwell, called Seonbi room. Because men and women have to be separate, Anchae is situated deep inside the house so that it is secretive and quiet. Another trait of Hanok is that all the houses are heated with the ondol system, a heating system in which the floor is heated from beneath. Since Koreans sat, ate, and slept on the floor, the floors needed to be heated. As the heat radiates from the floor, the entire room is heated. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. You can enter the Seonbi room and the Gyusu room to experience the warm floor firsthandedly. An advantage of this system is that it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village visitors can enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.
Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean houses called Hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Maeul has not changed a bit, and still retains its old traditions. Jeonju Hanok village is especially beautiful for its roof curves. The roof edges being slightly raised to the sky is unique. Hanok houses are generally divided into two sections, Anchae and Sarangchae. Anchae is also known as Gyusu room, and is furnished accordingly. Sarangchae is where the men dwell, called Seonbi room. Because men and women have to be separate, Anchae is situated deep inside the house so that it is secretive and quiet. Another trait of Hanok is that all the houses are heated with the ondol system, a heating system in which the floor is heated from beneath. Since Koreans sat, ate, and slept on the floor, the floors needed to be heated. As the heat radiates from the floor, the entire room is heated. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. You can enter the Seonbi room and the Gyusu room to experience the warm floor firsthandedly. An advantage of this system is that it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village visitors can enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.
Local Transportation
1. From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, take city bus No. 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, and 291 bound for Nambu Market. Get off at Jeondong Cathedral or Jeonbuk Art Center and walk 10 min.2. From Jeonju Station, take city bus No. 142, 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 291.(20 min ride). Get off at Jeondong Cathedral or Jeonbuk Art Center and walk 10 min.3. Taxi takes 10 min from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal or from Jeonju Station.
Pungnammun Gate
83-4 Jeon-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Pungnammun Gate was built during the middle of the Joseon Dynasty (1768) and is designated National Treasure No. 308. Of the original four gates, this is the only one left standing (located in the southern portion of the city). The structure was partially destroyed during the invasion of foreign forces from 1592-1598. It was later rebuilt in 1978. Jungcheung and mullu are located at the center of gate lending to the arch-like features. The round features aid in the protection capabilities of Pungnammun Gate, as well as the overall grandeur.
Pungnammun Gate was built during the middle of the Joseon Dynasty (1768) and is designated National Treasure No. 308. Of the original four gates, this is the only one left standing (located in the southern portion of the city). The structure was partially destroyed during the invasion of foreign forces from 1592-1598. It was later rebuilt in 1978. Jungcheung and mullu are located at the center of gate lending to the arch-like features. The round features aid in the protection capabilities of Pungnammun Gate, as well as the overall grandeur.
Local Transportation
1. Bus - From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal, go to Korea National Open University. (From Jeonje Intercity Bus Terminal, go to Geumam Rotary) - Then, take city bus No. 211, 221, 231, 251, 220, 229, 241, 291, 501, 502, or 700 bound for Nambu Market and get off at Jeondong Cathedral (20-30 min ride).
2. Train - From Jeonju Station, take city bus No. 118, 119, 211, 221, 231, or 241 bound for Hotel Riviera and get off at Jeondong Cathedral (20-30 min ride).
Other nearby attractions are:
Moaksan (모악산) mountain, which overlooks Jeonju; and Geumsansa (금산사 - 金山寺) Buddhist temple.
There is a traditional Korean wine museum (전통술 박물관) located here.
Gaeksa building (객사) - used from 1471 to accomodate important visitors.
Hansol Paper Museum - shows the history of paper making in all parts of the world.
Other nearby attractions are:
Moaksan (모악산) mountain, which overlooks Jeonju; and Geumsansa (금산사 - 金山寺) Buddhist temple.
There is a traditional Korean wine museum (전통술 박물관) located here.
Gaeksa building (객사) - used from 1471 to accomodate important visitors.
Hansol Paper Museum - shows the history of paper making in all parts of the world.
