Yangdong Folk Village, located in the northern part of Gyeongju, is a preserved example of Confucian culture and traditional Korean houses from the Joseon Dynasty. The village was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 along with Andong Hahoe Village.
There are about 150 traditional Korean Western-style buildings and thatched-roof houses lined up here. There are also many old houses that are over 200 years old, some of which are designated as cultural properties.
There are more than 411 buildings designated as valuable cultural properties, including Mu-seong Hall (Treasure No. 412), Incense Altar (Treasure No. 442), and Guan-gae Pavilion (Treasure No. 30).
The Incense Altar (Treasure No. 412), which is now off-limits to tourists.
Guan Gate Pavilion (Treasure No. 442)
Mutoushu Hall (Treasure No. 411)
Yangdong Folk Village was established in the 15th and 16th centuries by the Wolseong Son and Yeogang Yi clans, with houses lined up on four ridges and valleys starting from Munjang Peak on Seolchangsan Mountain. The village's main family and tiled houses are located on high ground, while the thatched-roof houses are located on flat ground.
This folk village features unique Korean traditional houses spread across a mountain valley, and preserves the Confucian ideas and ancient customs of the Joseon Dynasty.
| spot name | Yangdong Folk Village Smoking is prohibited |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 Yangdong-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju-si, North Gyeongsang Province (Road address: 134, Yangdong-maeul-gil) 94 (134) |
| Phone | Ethnic Village Experience Information 054-762-2633 |
| Time | Viewing hours: April to October 4pm (last admission 10pm) / October to March 10pm (last admission 3pm) / Free for Gyeongju residents |
| Holiday | None |
| Admission fee | Adults 4,000 won, Teens 2,000 won, Children 1,500 won |
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