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Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

경주 교촌마을

+82-54-779-6981~2

39-2, Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 교촌길 39-2 (교동))

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Located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongju Gyochon Village is a hanok village that allows visitors a look inside life of famous the Choi Clan. Visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3) inside the village.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Activities: - Glassmaking Classes
- Pottery making workshop / pottery kiln
- Quilted work experience
- Tea ceremony etiquette training
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-779-6981~2
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)

Updated 2017.01.15

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Access

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[Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal.
- Take a bus 61 in front of the terminal.
- Get off at Sila hoegwan (신라회관).

Or,

Take a taxi to the venue from the terminal.
(Approx. 2.5 km away / the taxi fare will cost around 4,000 won.)

39-2, Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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