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Address

201-18, Hadong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경북 경주시 하동 201-18

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

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

• Information
  Introduction
  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.
  
  Telephone
  +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.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Silla Arts and Science Museum (신라역사과학관)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    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 ...

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    Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (불국사)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    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 ...

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    Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone (경주시 관광특구)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    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 sca...

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    Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seo...

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    Gyeongju Gwaereung Tomb (경주 원성왕릉)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The tomb of the King Wonseong, 38th king of the Silla Kingdom (785-798) in Oedong-eup, Wolseong-gun, Gyeongju is Historic Site No. 26. The tomb is 21.9m in diam...

• Accommodation

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    Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    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 fe...

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    Puloonsan Youthtel- Goodstay (푸른산유스텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    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 roo...

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    Sajo Resort Gyeongju (블루밸리 콘도)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Condominium
    

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    Sil-La Motel - Goodstay (신라가족모텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Sil-La Motel, newly renovated and built with natural materials such as hardwood and red earth, is a hotel in Gyeongju that specifically caters to families. Loca...

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    Ragung (Millennium Palace Resort & Spa) (라궁)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Ragung, meaning the Palace of Silla, is a premium hanok hotel which combines traditional housing styles with modern interiors. All independent suites are connec...

• Restaurants

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    Daeho Hanjeongsik (대호한정식)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Opened in February 2007, Bomun Daeho Hanjeongsik is in a traditional Korean building located at the end of Bomun Lake. The main building has separate rooms whil...

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    Tobaki (토박이)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    "Tobaki" serves exquisite Galchi-jjigae, Galchi-gui, and Dolsotbap, and has designated as a signature restaurant in the Gyeongju region. The restaurant welcomes...

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    Dayu (다유)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Vegetarian Restaurants
    Located in Mulcheon-ri, Cheongbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Dayu offers a comfortable resting place for visitors who desire to take a break after their trip that give...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  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.