Korean Folk Village in Suwon City

I visited the place exactly a year back during Seollal Celebration in 2007. The Korean Folk Village opened in October 1974 as an open-air folk museum and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. Due to its proximity to Seoul, it remains one of the best-known of Korea's folk villages, although those in the countryside tend to be more authentic.



The Folk Village is home to Korean heritage and many features of Korean culture have been collected and preserved for future generations. A traditional marketplace offers exotic flavors of Korean food from various regions, and numerous shops sell a variety of traditional handicrafts and souvenirs, many of which were made on the premises.



Farmer's dance Performances of Farmers' Music and Dance and Tightrope Acrobatics are performed in the performing arena twice a day. During spring, summer, autumn, and on weekends and holidays, traditional customs and ceremonies for coming-of-age, marriage, funeral, ancestor memorial, and other ceremonies are recreated. Check the schedule of the day's events near the main entrance. Try to arrive early for each performance to get a good viewing position.





Set in a natural environment of over 240 acres, visitors can experience an authentic atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty. Also included are various household goods from the different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a general view of Korean food, clothing, and housing styles from the past. In over a dozen workshops, visitors can see artisans practice their handicraft skills in pottery, basket and bamboo weaving, paper making, and many other traditional arts. Watch as these master craftsmen (and women) create beautiful designs in brass, embroidery, iron, and clay.



Traditional marriage In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of past generations of Korean have been faithfully maintained without impairment, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty can be experienced. You can also visit the Folk and Art Museum to see and learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs that are not suitable for display in an open-air setting. Various performances and re-enactments of ceremonies are scheduled throughout the day at locations around the Village.



Information: (031) 286-2106~8 (tel), (031) 286-4051 (fax)
Location: Bora-ri, Giheung-eup

Hours: Summer - 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Winter - 09:00 ~ 17:00

Admission:
[Admission Fee]
Adults: 11,000 won (Groups: 9,000 won)
Youths: 8,000 won (Groups: 7,000 won)
Children: 7,000 won (Groups: 6,000 won)

[Unlimited Usage]
Adults: 16,000 won (Groups: 14,000 won)
Youths: 14,000 won (Groups: 13,000 won)
Children: 13,000 won (Groups: 12,000 won)

[Folk Museum]
Adults: 14,000 won (Groups: 12,000 won)
Youths: 11,000 won (Groups: 10,000 won)
Children: 10,000 won (Groups: 9,000 won)

Directions: Gyeongbu Expressway/Yeongdong Expressway/Expressway between Singal and Ansan -> Suwon, Singal Tollgate -> Korean Folk Village

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