Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage]

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Gyeongju Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993.

Seolchangsan Mountain and its four spines of mountains can be seen beyond the village. Approximately 160 old houses and 500-year-old thatched-roof cottages are nestled within the valley. Fifty-four of these homes, are over 200 years old and have been excellently preserved in their original state, offering a rare opportunity to view a variety of unique Korean traditional houses in person.

 

(38006)93, Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

+82-54-762-2630
yangdong.invil.org (Korean only)
www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

 

Utilization information

Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-762-2630

Experience Guide : Traditional cultural experience

Parking Facility : Temporary parking lot available

Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

Operating Hours : April-October 09:00-19:00 / November-March 09:00-18:00

Tour Course Information

- Tour Route 1 (Hachon): Allakjeong Lecture Hall - Ihyangjeong Pavilion – Ganghakdang Village School – Simsujeong Pavilion (20 minute hike)
- Tour Route 2 (Mulbonggol): Mucheomdang House – Daeseongheon House – Mulbong Peak – Mulbong Hill – Yeonggwijeong Lecture Hall – Seolcheonjeongsa Pavilion (1 hour hike)
- Tour Route 3 (Hill at the Back of Sujoldang): Gyeongsan Confucian School – Yuguijeong House - Naegok Hill – Sujoldang House (30 minute hike)
- Tour Route 4 (Naegok): Geunam Old House – Sangchunheon House – Sahodang House – Seobaekdang Village School – Nakseondang Village School (1 hour hike)
- Tour Route 5 (Dugok): Dugok Old House – Yeongdang Shrine – Donghojeong House (30 minute hike)
- Tour Route 6 (Hyangdan): Jeongchungbigak House - Hyangdan House - Gwangajeong Pavilion - Suunjeong Pavillion (1 hour hike)
- Must-visit Route: Hyangdan House – Gwangajeong Pavilion – Mucheomdang House - Seobaekdang Village School

Admission Fees

Individual: Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won
Groups: Adults 3,400 won / Teenagers 1,700 won / Children 1,200 won
* Groups (30 or more)
* Free admission (with ID): Senior citizens (ages 65 and older), preschoolers (ages 6 and under)

Available Facilities

Convenience store, traditional accomodations

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Free

Interpretation Services Offered

Available with prior reservation (English, Japanese, Chinese)

Access

[Bus]
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal.
From Gyeongju Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 203, 212, 252, 200, 203, 205, 206, 207, or 208 and get off at Yangdong Folk Village Bus Stop.