Renewal:2016-04-13 17:36:04

Kyongju Folk Craft Village 경주민속공예촌

  • +82-54-746-0618
201-18, Hadong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

On the tourist trail near the foot of Tohamsan Mountain between Bulguksa Temple and Bomun Lake Resort are as many as 45 traditional tile-roofed and thatched houses. The folk craft village, which stands on a lot measuring 66,116m² (20,000 pyeong), is home to craftsmen and artisans who have successfully preserved the spirit and craftsmanship of their ancestors. Visitors may receive a free tour of 18 different galleries and workshops including metal, ceramics, wood crafts, jewelry, stone crafts, embroidery and earthware crafts. Artwork and crafts created by local artists are for sale at reasonable prices.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-746-0618

・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

・Operating Hours : December & January 09:00-17:00
February & November 09:00-17:30
March & October 09:00-18:00
April-September 09:00-18:30

Admission Fees

Free
※ There is an admission fee for Silla Arts and Science Museum

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Designated restroom, parking lot

※ The main entrance has stairs, which may be an inconvenience for some visitors, but, most other footpaths have ramps for greater accessibility.

Access

From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal.
(First bus 6:10, last bus 23: 55 / travel time: 4 hrs)
Cross the road and take Bus 10, 11 or 700 at Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop and get off at Kyongju Folk Craft Village Bus Stop.
From Kyongju Folk Craft Village, take a left Hadonggongyechon-gil for 265m at the three-way intersection.
The site will be located on the left.

201-18, Hadong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do


Review(0)

Nearby information


intro Access Review

Nearby information

Silla Arts and Science Museum

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Silla Arts and Science Museum is located in Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, and displays miniature models of cultural assets in the region in order to promote the scientific principles of the cultural properties. On the first floor of the museum are cultural items including Sillawanggyeongdo, uneart

195m

Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Tour

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

 Seoul departure - Gyeongju Cherry Tour【TKGJ-C1D 】 Enjoy a day tour to Gyeongju, the most historically rich city in South Korea. Cherry blossom blooming all over Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO), Cheomseongdae – the world's oldest astronomical observatory and Bomunho Lake. A relaxed da

2472m

Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.Bulguksa Temple was built in 528 during the Silla Kingdom, in the 15th yea

2516m

Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone (경주시 관광특구)

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Gyeongju was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Silla. The city is often referred to as a “museum without walls” because of the many cultural relics scattered throughout the city. Almost everything in this city, from the streets to the mountains, is rich in history. Gyeongju has roughly

2588m

Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage]

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. The construction was

3661m

Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Gyeongju World Culture Expo is a valuable cultural exposition which has attracted over 16.2 million visitors so far through eight runs since 1998. In particular, previous expos introduced: the harmony of traditional culture and ICT (Information and Communications Technology), Korean culture and glob

3684m

Shilla Millennium Park

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Shilla Millennium Park is a theme park integrating both education and entertainment about the history and culture of the Silla Period.Focusing on the Silla Period (57 BC - AD 935), the park reproduces Silla architecture and a village of aristocrats, tells children fun stories about the period, and o

3882m

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Built with 100% environmentally freidnly logs. Boastful of bungalowes built on large grass garden of 1800 pyeong wide and old pine trees. Each room has a wide view of landscape through the window in the living room. Self-contianed deck is ready. We tried our best to make a place of romance and momor

1034m

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Located close to the Bulguksa Temple in the historic capital of Silla Kingdom, Kolon Hotel Gyeongju is curved in order to reflect both traditional and modern features. The hotel features 284 Western-style and 34 Korean-style guestrooms, a golf course, an outdoor swimming pool, and a hot spring for r

2072m

Green Mountain Youth Hostel

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Located next to the Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, Green Mountain Youth Hostel is a big lodging house accommodating up to 200 people. It is a two-story modern building (B1 - 2nd floor) with traditional tiles on top. There are 48 rooms in total, a cafeteria, and a seminar room. Cheongunsil and Baekunsi

2542m

Puloonsan Youthtel- Goodstay

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Puloonsan Hostel stands at the foot of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju-si Gyeongbuk. The hostel building is like the Korean-style house 'Hanok' and has the wide room for students retreat and company training. Near Hostel, there are many tourist sports including Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram, Genera

2549m

Cheonggong Hanok

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Cheonggong Hanok is a mere 10 minutes away from Bulguksa Station (Donghae Line) on foot. The two traditional Hanok buildings house 10 rooms. Once you enter the main gate, the harmonious scene of a big grassy yard, a very old pine tree, a small pond, and the graceful Hanok buildings welcomes you. The

2612m

Bulguksa Tourist Hotel

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Bulguksa Tourist Hotel is located at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain, home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram. It is an ideal accommodation for a tour around the historic Silla Kingdom capital of Gyeongju.

2640m

Ragung (Millennium Palace Resort & Spa) (라궁)

Gyeongsangbuk-do >

Ragung, meaning the Palace of Silla, is a premium hanok hotel which combines traditional housing styles with modern interiors. All independent suites are connected by a corridor. The resort has 16 suites in either the Numaru or Madang style. The Numaru style features a traditional living room that i

3882m