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Choi Champandaek (House of Choi Champan)

Choi Champandaek (House of Choi Champan)

최참판댁 · Gyeongnam · Hanok & folk villages

The House of Choi Champan is known as the setting of the famous novel "Toji" ("The Land") by noted novelist Park Kyongni. Located in a small folk literature village in Agyang-myeon, Pyeongsa-ri along the Seomjingang River at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, Choi Champandaek consists of fourteen hanok (traditional Korean house) buildings. · · Also used as the main set of the drama version of "Toji" (2004), Choi Champandaek gives visitors a look at the life of Korean people in the late Joseon era. The house has not only made its appearance in many films, but is also a valuable cultural asset of Hadong-gun. · · The Daecheong Maru (wooden-floored hall) connected to the Sarangchae (men’s quarters in a hanok) offers a wide view of the vast field of Pyeongsa-ri and gives an opportunity to meditate and reflect while appreciating the beautiful surroundings. Located in the vicinity are numerous tourist attractions including the Pyeongsari Literature Center, Hwagae Market, and Ssanggyesa Temple. During fall season every year, Choi Champandaek hosts the Toji Literature Festival.

TypeHanok & folk villages
RegionGyeongnam
Address66-7, Pyeongsari-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

Within walking distance

Pyeongsari Field (평사리들판)
900 m walk

Pyeongsari Field

Pyeongsari Park (평사리공원)
2.3 km away

Pyeongsari Park

Hadong Tea Museum (하동야생차박물관)
8.9 km away

Hadong Tea Museum

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))
9.5 km away

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang (청학동예절학교 선비서당)
10.9 km away

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang

Goundonggyegok Valley (고운동계곡)
12.3 km away

Goundonggyegok Valley

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)
17 km away

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak

Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))
20 km away

Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))