Address

63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 강릉시 운정길 63 (운정동)

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-648-5303,
+82-33-646-3270

Homepage

www.knsgj.net (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Seongyojang is the former upper class residence of the Naebeon Lee (1703-1781) noble family of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It was designated Important Folklore Material No. 5 in 1967. The meaning of "Seon", in Seongyojang, is boat. Gyeongpo Lake was directly in front of Seongyojang at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat. Gyeongpo Lake at one time reached the enormous circumference of 12km. Its size has reduced by 4km over the years and its depth has decreased by 1-2 meters.
  
  It is said that 10 generations of descendents of Naebeon Lee have continued to live at Seongyojang. The house is in fact one of the top 10 most well preserved original dwellings in Korea that was constructed over the past 300 years.
  
  Yeolhwadang is considered the most important structure on the property, as the male owner of the property resided in this building. This structure was given the name "Yeolhwadang" in order to promote happiness and joy among the relatives living there.
  
  Another important structure here is the picturesque Hwallaejeong. This structure was built in 1816 and is located just inside the main entrance. The lotus flower filled pond just in front of this building makes for a setting just as one might see in a traditional Korean painting.
  
  Current Status
  Important Folklore Material No. 5 (Designated on April 20, 1967)
  
  Activity Information
  Traditional culture experiences
  * Please refer to the official website for more information and/or inquire via phone.
  
  Operating Hours
  March-October: 09:00-18:00
  November-February: 09:00-17:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Individuals: Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers & Seniors 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
  Groups: Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers & Seniors 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
  
  * Adults (Ages 19-64) / Teenagers (Ages 14-18) / Children (Ages 8-13)
  * Groups: 30 people or more
  * Free admission for those using the Traditional Culture Experience Center
  
  
  Available Facilities
  Seongyojang House Museum, Daily Living Artifact Exhibition, Education Hall, Folk Item Workshop, Accommodations
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Culture interpreter (make a reservation online one week in advance for the tour time)
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Culture interpreter (make a reservation online one week in advance for the tour time)
  
  Pets
  Not permitted (Certified guide dogs allowed)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental e...

  • 

    Ojukheon House (오죽헌)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Ojukheon House was where Shin Saimdang (1504-1551) lived and where her son Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was b...

  • 

    Ojukheon House & Ojukheon Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌•시립박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    Ojukheon is an important house which shows the lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. In Mongryongsil roo...

  • 

    Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Gyeongpodae Pavilion is famous for the view of the moon on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It is a large, tall pavilion, and its architectural feature of...

  • 

    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기 & 에디슨과학박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum founded by Son Seongmok is the largest gramophone museum in the world. It has a collection of 4,500 phonographs, 15...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Gangneung Seongyojang (강릉선교장)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Hanok
    Seongyojang House was built by Yi Nae-beon (pen-name: Mugyeong), an 11th-generation descendant of Grand Prince Hyoryeong (the elder brother of King Sejong the ...

  • 

    Gangneung City Hall (Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village) (강릉시청(강릉오죽한옥마을))[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Pension
    Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village, Gangneung’s representative cultural space, exhibits the excellence and simple beauty of the Korean traditional house known as the...

  • 

    Hyusim Pension (휴심펜션)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Hyusim Pension is a small village featuring various types of hanok structures. It was built by highlighting the virtues of the...

  • 

    VV hotel (브이브이 호텔)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in the city center in Haseulla-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, VV Hotel consists of ten floors above ground and one basement level, and has a total ...

  • 

    Hotel Russo (루소호텔)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located at the Gyodong Housing Site, Gangneung City, Gangwon-do Province, Hotel Russo is a new concept of holiday accommodation that combines a boutique with a...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Terarosa (Imdang Branch) (테라로사 (임당점))

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Terarosa, situated in Imdang-dong, downtown Gangneung since 2003, serves a wide selection of coffee from various countries in a small and snug ambiance. They of...

• Shopping

  • 

    Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Gangwon-do’s representative traditional market, Jungang Market opened in 1980 as a permanent market. The market is divided into two main parts; one is a traditi...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gangneung Bus Terminal.
  
  [Bus]
  Take Bus 202 and get off at Seongyojang House Bus Stop.
  
  

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