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Korean Folk Village

107 Bora-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do 449-900, South Korea
031-288-0000
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Yongin
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Amusement/ Theme Parks, Parks
Useful Information: Food available for purchase, Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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I'm always a little wary of places where the history of a country or a place has been commercialized, and the Korean Folk Village near Yongin proves my point. It is purely a recreation of life in Korea under the Joseon dynasty, and while it is advertised as a place where you can see and experience life as it was... More

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Buckie, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

a great place to find some traditional sights once the modern urban life has worn you down!! beautiful place in the autumn when the trees are turning. Dancing show was great too. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

the timing of the show written in Korean Language, only managed the third quater of the show, its ok unique More

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서울특별시, 대한민국
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This village has several charms each season, during summer you can enjoy fishing in the small river, during winter, you can enjoy nice scenery of snows, spring you can enjoy flowers, fall you can enjoy changing of colors from the mountain. there are special performances every day, traditional wedding, string acrobat, farmers' dancing, horses' show. first session starts at 10:00... More

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Osan, South Korea
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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the history of the country and the native inhabitant of that land and relating to the Korea people. More

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kuala lumpur
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

If you watched a lot of Korean dramas i.e. Jewel of Palace, The Princess' Man, Sungkyunkwan Scandal and etc, this place is worth visiting. More

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Houston, Texas
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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I really enjoyed this, it is very well done and could actually be enjoyed anytime of the year although it is more enjoyable during the mild tempurture months. You will want to give yourself a full day if you have kids, a long afternoon will do it if it's just the adults. It is about an hrs travel time each... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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This was an interesting site. Many displays for the curious visitor. An area for lunches, but don't get your head stuck in the stocks in the jail. Lots of native costumes and events to enjoy. More

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Seoul, South Korea
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Bringings you back to the old days and what it must have been like...seeing the old while you are surrounded by all the new. More

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Taipei
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

the 4-5 hrs include travel time. you likely will spend 2-3 hrs in the village. you get to see exhibit that shows/explains the life cycle of a traditional korean from birth till death. on display, they also have many traditional tools, items used in their daily lives for various tasks such as farming, cultivating, food storage, cooking, etc. it's a... More

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