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Korean Folk Village

Korean Folk Village

한국민속촌 · Gyeonggi · Hanok & folk villages

Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty. Performances including folk music, martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special performances and events are available by season. In particular, "Welcome to Joseon," an annual event, takes visitors back to the past. In addition, a family-friendly theme park equipped with 15 exciting attractions is also available. Visitors can also try various Korean foods at the market street.

TypeHanok & folk villages
RegionGyeonggi
Address90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Getting there

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

On nearby while you're here

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Within walking distance

Gyeonggi Provincial Museum (경기도박물관)
1.3 km away

Gyeonggi Provincial Museum

Zien Art Space (지앤아트스페이스)
1.5 km away

Zien Art Space

Giheunghosu Lake Park Pet Playground (기흥호수공원 반려동물놀이터)
1.7 km away

Giheunghosu Lake Park Pet Playground

Kyung Hee University Global Campus Outdoor Theater(경희대학교 국제캠퍼스 노천극장)
3.1 km away

Kyung Hee University Global Campus Outdoor Theater

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)
3.7 km away

Yeongheung Arboretum

Gwanggyo Lake Park (광교호수공원)
4.9 km away

Gwanggyo Lake Park

Old House of Chang Ucchin (장욱진고택)
5.0 km away

Old House of Chang Ucchin

Gwanggyo Freiburg Observatory (광교 프라이부르크전망대)
5.1 km away

Gwanggyo Freiburg Observatory