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  • My cousin and I in the paper lantern display. - Seoul
    My cousin and I in the paper
    lantern display.
    by jburron
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    Ever wonder where they get those historical sets for the various Korean Dramas? Maybe not, but here they are. On any given day you're likely to see actors in costume rehearsing or filming scenes in the Korean Folk Village.

    That's not all, though, there are also gymnastic displays (jumping on a high wire and with see-saws) and there are even people who LIVE here. Yes, they live in the old style homes, wearing old style clothes and doing things the...um, old style. It's really quite impressive.

    If you're into Bhuddism there is a temple or two here and if you're hungry there is, you guessed it, old style Korean food too. No McDonald's at all.

    If you drive there be sure you have a local with you...the last few turns don't have very obvious signs and it seems as if you're going down a country road rather than into a national park.

    Interestingly, although you feel as if you're in another era the city is relatively close at hand. When they built the Village it was waaaaay out in the country, but since the burbs have grown it is becoming enveloped in 'civilization'. No matter, the setting is tranquil and you can easily spend 2-4 hours strolling and learning.

    Be on the lookout for a wedding, also. Every few days they have a fake or REAL wedding ceremony. I saw one between a White gal and a Korean guy...it was for all to see, and gawk and take pictures. Very cool.

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  • Phone: 1330
  • Directions: Take The Subways to Suwon Station (Line 1) and get the free shuttle bus to the Korean Folk Village. Buses also available (I think #7007 passing through Yeouido). Call 1330 to get directions from anywhere in the country (in many languages, too)
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: Korean Folk Villiage
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  • A festival at the Korean Folk Village - Seoul
    A festival at the Korean
    Folk Village
    by kdoc13
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    243 acres and 260 buildings make up this village composed of buildings from the Chosun era of Korea's History. Many of these buildings were relocated to the site and restored to their original condition. It is a very good look at traditional Korean life, and also a great place to check out a hottie actress from one of your favorite Korean Dramas. Many of the traditional dramas film here and it is not uncommon to see one of the stars wandering around the village.

    There are also plenty of workshops in case basket weaving is more your thing. And there are also folk museums, acrobatic shows, an art gallery, food places, and on festivals and special days they recreate traditional festival celebrations, weddings and other cultural stuff.

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  • Address: 107 Pora-ri, Kihung-up, Yong-in-shi, Kyonggi-do,
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: Take the subway line 1 to Suwon. get off and catch the free shuttle bus or city bus 37.
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: A great way to learn about Korean culture.
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  • This is a day well spent. It takes about 2 hours travel time one way from Northern Seoul by subway, train, and finally a bus. Plenty to see, good food, interesting demonstrations, fun activities, and hand-made crafts. We enjoyed the traditional Korean wedding ceremony and the shopping the most. The farmers band was quite exciting as well.

    Take your camera as you will have ample opportunitues to get great shots. This picture is of my wife getting a manicure. Flower petals are crushed and tied on the nail wrapped in a leaf. Left for several hours the nail turns a pale red. Mostly young children had this done but my wife has always been young at heart so why not.

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  • Phone: 82-31-288-0000
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: Experience the old Korea
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  • This is more like a theme park with the architecture of a 19th century Korean village. Everything is really well made and there are many old artisans working on traditional labors such as weaving, making pottery, getting silk from the cocoons, etc.
    There are several performances in the afternoon and a very big food market; also lots of handicrafts to buy.
    I really recommend catching the farmers dance show. It's by far one of the best folk shows I've ever seen.

  • Directions: Metro line # 1 and get off at Suwon. There's a free shuttle bus just outside exit 4
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: Korean Folk Village
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  • This is an authentic re-creation (as far as I could tell) of a traditional Korean village. Here is life as it was in Korea, prior to industrialization.

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  • Address: Bora-ri, Giheung-eup
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: From Jamsil - Bundang - KFV (City & Non-stop buses no. 1116). From Gangnam - Yangjea - Singal - KFV (Non-stop Express bus no. 1560)
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/
  • Other Contact: (031) 286-2106~8

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    Korean Folk Village: Outdoor Korean Village
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  • You can visit various traditional Korean houses that are recreated. Can see the various handicrafts, performances and different ceremonies of Korea.

    Seeing is believing. So enjoy being submerged into Korean traditional lifestyle.

  • Address: 107 Bora-ri, Giheung-eup, Yong-in-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: Wisdom and spirits of the ancestors
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  • The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of
    Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean
    children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors
    firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional
    Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors,
    and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding
    generations. The village has been developed to convey the
    wisdom and the spirits of the ancestors to both domestic and
    international tourists.

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  • Address: map at http://tinyurl.com/5jbdeq
  • Phone: 82-031-288-0000
  • Directions: The Korean Folk Village is open all year-round. Visiting Times 09:00 - 17:00 (Saturdays 17:30)
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: The genuine traditional houses
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  • Traditional Korean houses are characterized by
    having both ondol (under-floor radiant heating
    system) and wooden floors.In the course of time
    - according to the social needs - the houses have
    evolved into complicated and diverse forms having
    a main wing, annex, and areas for raising cattle and
    storing grain. Houses relocated to and restored in
    the Folk Village,not only include typical houses of
    commoners, farmers, and noblemen from the
    Southern, Central, and Northern parts of Korea,
    including island areas,but also buildings for special
    purposes, such as the shrine of scholars, the provincial governor’s office, a private school,a Buddhist temple and a shaman's house.
    All houses can be visited

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  • Address: Korean Folk Village, see previous tip !
  • Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/

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    Korean Folk Village: Lespedeza Ware.
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  • Lespedeza Ware: On any hills in Korea Lespedeza grows wild as a perennial plant. It has widely been used by the Koreans to make utensils from old times. Rice wine strainer, wicker tray, round basket, sewing box, kitchen utensils, farm implements have all been made using this plant.

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    Korean Folk Village: Manor House in the Southern...
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  • Manor House in the Southern Part: 19th century mansion found in Muan district, Chollanam-do. The 1st 2 wings have all the necessary items like the wooden-floor room, wooden-floor veranda, & raised wooden-floor room. The space of the floor-rooms is as large as that of the rooms.

    Separate quarters for men, women, servants & grain storage make up 4 sections of a wealthy household.

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