Korean Folk Village
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On weekdays, the parking lot of the Korean Folk Village was quiet, so I bought a ticket without waiting at the ticket office. On the left before entering, there are hanbok rental shops and toilet convenience stores. Entering the entrance, you will find buildings, living furniture, agricultural equipment, and crafts that used to be the home of our ancestors' lives in TV dramas. It was nice to be able to slowly look around various aspects of the Joseon Dynasty, including farms, private houses, government offices, seowons, herbal medicine shops, blacksmith shops, and small shops in each province, and it was even better to take pictures to reminisce about old life. There were souvenir shops, hanbok rental shops, and food courts, so it was doubly enjoyable as there were things to see and eat. There are traditional art performances such as Nongaknori and various cultural experiences, and convenience facilities include an infant lounge, an infirmary, a broadcasting room, a tourist information center, and a storage box. There are audio guides for foreigners. Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese / rental fee of 2,000 won (additional deposit of 10,000 won) / It can be rented at the information desk of the medical office of the Korean Folk Village Shopping Center. Culture and tourism commentators can be used for tourists up to 7 days in advance through advance reservation on the website if there are more than 10 group visitors. (Reservation http://www.yongin.go.kr/tour/index.do for travel assistants and cultural tour commentators on the tour website)
GWISEON KIMGWISEON KIM
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!! for starters i suggest not going during the off season (close to winter near november ish) according to other reviews as most of the village is supposedly closed i went early around 11am yesterday it was super hot day (no rain meant we were able to ride all of the rides except for one which was not run for some reason i’m not sure why, but the rest were still fun) tickets were 25,000w per adult which isn’t super cheap, but considering the amusement area was free with a ticket purchase it was pretty good👍👍 keep in mind there’s no reentry though there’s a decent amount of places to eat and not too overpriced, we had mulnaemyeon to cool down you can ride the rides with hanbok ! and lines are fairly short so we were able to go on all of them multiple times without waiting more than a few minutes there are tons of places that are good for pictures and it was really cool to see artists actually making things such as wooden masks/fans/shoes etc right in front of you and to see the performances :) definitely would set aside a day trip for this unless you’re going in the off season as there’s a lot to look at if you’re into history there were several stray cats around which were very cute lol the bathrooms by the entrance were really clean👍👍 i’m not sure exactly how real each building/sites mightve been, but even if they’re fake they were reconstructed accurately at least and it really gives you a good idea of how things used to be back then:)👍 overall had a lot of fun coming with family :)👍
annaanna
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The Korean folk houses and themed village is a large outdoor theme park that showcases the traditional Korean culture and lifestyle. It is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, and has five themed zones: Global Fair, Zoo-Topia, European Adventure, Magic Land, and American Adventure[^1^][1]. The park has various attractions, such as folk houses, workshops, performances, horror houses, and rides. I visited the park on a cold winter morning in January, and I had a lot of fun. Although most of the rides were closed because of the weather, I still enjoyed the other attractions, especially the horror houses. They were very scary and entertaining, and they gave me a glimpse of the Korean folklore and legends. I also liked the folk houses, which were authentic and beautiful. They showed me how the Koreans lived in different regions and periods of history. The park was massive, and I felt like I was traveling back in time. I would recommend the Korean folk houses and themed village to anyone who wants to experience the Korean culture and history in a fun and interactive way. It is a great place to visit with family and friends, and to learn something new. I give the park 4 stars out of 5, because it is a good theme park, but it could have more rides open in winter.
Krisanto Karlo NicolasKrisanto Karlo Nicolas
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Another place worth visiting! That is if you love Korean historical dramas (사극) like me! The Korean Folk Village is the filming location of popular Korean dramas such as The Moon that Embraces the Sun (해를 품은 달), Rooftop Prince (옥탑방 왕세자), Sungkyunkwan Scandal (성균관 스캔들) and Scholar Who Walks the Night (밤을 걷는 선비). From Gangnam Station (Line 2 or Sinbundang), Exit 6, take bus 5001-1 (wifi available in the bus) from the middle bus stop. It takes about 1h 15 mins to reach the Folk Village. Stop at the Korean Folk Village stop (나곡마을.한국민속촌정류장). Walk about 900m to the entrance of the Folk Village. I went there on a weekday so it was not crowded at all. I had some of the sites to myself for leisure photo-taking! The site covers about 243 acres, set in a natural environment, and there are more than 260 traditional houses of the Joseon Dynasty. Spend about 2-3 hours to explore the entire village. Other than the traditional houses, you can also participate in various activities such as pottery making, embroidery, knots making, etc. If you hit the timing, you can watch traditional performances as well at the arena.
travellerelftravellerelf
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This is a definitely a must go place if you are visiting Korea and you are staying in the Seoul area. There are other Korean traditional museums and centers in other parts of Korea, but this one is really close to Seoul and you wouldn't want to miss it. Plan for a whole day visit since this place is filled with things to do. Stroll around and immerse yourself in the Chosun village of Korea as if you traveled back 500 years in time. You can rent and wear the traditional Korean garments around the village and enjoy traditional Korean foods and snack at the snack bars and restaurants spread out throughout the park. Don't forget to grab a schedule that let's you know when and where to watch the can't-miss performances of Korean traditional music and dancing. Top it off with a mini amusement park and get mesmerized by the night time spectacles during the summer times. All in all, you don't want to miss this one!!
Brian KongBrian Kong
10
This place has changed since my last visit almost 15 years ago, but the experience was as wonderful as it was then. I loved being able to share culture and tradition with my nieces and nephew during their first trip to Korea! My only criticism would be regarding the treatment of the poor cow they had at the first area of the village. It was caged in the tiniest enclosure all day! I don't care how authentic they're wanting their displays; it's a live animal that deserves to roam, not forced to sit in its fecal matter and be harassed by visitors. I really hope they change that. Otherwise, the food, history and shows were amazing! Oh, and fyi: the souvenirs are SO overpriced (and they can be found anywhere in Korea), but if you're going to purchase them there, buy them inside the village, not outside before the entrance. There's a price difference by a few bucks (or a few thousand wons).
E. LeeE. Lee
10
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90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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koreanfolk.co.kr
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Korean Folk Village is a living museum type of tourist attraction in the city of Yongin, a satellite city in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in the province of Gyeonggi in South Korea. It was first opened on October 3, 1974.
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