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Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
- +82-54-762-6263, +82-54-779-6123
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Overview
Gyeongju Yangdong Village (양동마을) is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993.
Mt. Seolchangsan and its four spines of mountains can be seen beyond the village. Approximately 160 old houses and 500-year-old thatched-roof cottages are nestled within the valley. Fifty-four of these homes, are over 200 years old and have been excellently preserved in their original state, offering a rare opportunity to view a variety of unique Korean traditional houses in person.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
World Cultural Heritage
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-762-6263,
+82-54-779-6123 - Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
Updated 2016.04.14
Hiking Course
Hyangdan - Gwangajeong - Mucheomdang - Seobaekdang
Tour Course Information
- Tour Route 2 (Mulbonggol): Hachon – Mucheomdang House – Daeseongheon House – Mulbong Peak – Mulbong Hill – Narrow Trail – Mulbong Peak (1 hour hike)
- Tour Route 3 (Hill at the Back of Sujoldang): Mulbong Peak – Gyeongsan Confucian School – Hill at the Back of Sujoldang – Sujoldang House (30 minute hike)
- Tour Route 4 (Naegok): Geunam Old House – Sangchunheon House – Sahodang House – Seobaekdang Village School – Nakseondang Village School (1 hour hike)
- Tour Route 5 (Dugok): Dugok Old House – Dugok Yeongdang Shrine – Hachon (30 minute hike)
- Tour Route 6: Hyangdan House – Gwangajeong Pavilion – Jeongchung Monument (1 hour hike)
Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.
[Train]
From Seoul Station, take a train to Singyeongju station.
(Express KTX Line: operates 20 times a day / Travel Time: 2 hours)
* Operating hours changes on week and weekend.
Or,
From Seoul Station, take a train to Gyeongju Station.
(KTX - Mugunghwa Line: operates 18 times a day, stops at Dongdaegu Station / Travel Time: 3 hours)
[Bus]
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal.
Dong Seoul Bus Terminal: +82-1688-5979
Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Service Center +82-1666-5599 / Office: +82-54-772-2377
Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal +82-54-772-2377
Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal +82-54-741-4000
Korail Customer Service: +82-1544-7788 / English service: +82-1599-7777
Gyeongju to Yangdong Folk Village
From Singyeongju Station or Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal,
take Bus 203, 212, 252, 200, 203, 205, 206, 207, or 208.
- Get off at Yangdong Folk Village Bus Stop.
* Bus: Cheonnyeon Miso +82-54-742-2690
93, Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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