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Seonbichon Village

Seonbichon Village

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Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and filial piety. · · Seonbichon village offers a variety of traditional activities for visitors, from pounding rice cake to hanging wish lanterns to attending a traditional wedding ceremony or playing folk games such as yutnori or jegichagi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional dining at Jeojatgeori Street and learn about history through the museum. Guests can also enjoy the unique experience of staying in a hanok house through the overnight program and participate in scholar programs.

TypeHanok & folk villages
RegionGyeongbuk
Address2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HoursNovember-February: 09:00-16:00 · March-May & September-October: 09:00-17:00 · June-August: 09:00-18:00 · * Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable (145 total / small vehicles 95 spaces, large vehicles 50 spaces)

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy (영주 소수서원)
500 m walk

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy

Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원)
5.3 km away

Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center

Yeongju Modern History & Culture Street (영주근대역사문화거리)
11.7 km away

Yeongju Modern History & Culture Street

Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (부석사[유네스코 세계문화유산])
12.1 km away

Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원)
12.6 km away

National Center for Forest Therapy

Maguryeong Pass / Gochiryeong Pass (마구령/고치령)
13.6 km away

Maguryeong Pass / Gochiryeong Pass

Seokcheongyegok Valley (석천계곡)
13.7 km away

Seokcheongyegok Valley

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26 km away

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