Nagan Eupseong Folk Village
Nagan Eupseong Folk Village
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Travelove58
15,595 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Very big traditional Folk Village compared to the small one in Jeju. In Jeju, its also very commercialised as they arrange sample tasting by a host there, to sell you some expensive health tonic. Here you are left alone to browse. Also although this is a tourist attraction, many of the huts are residents occupied- with addresses on the entrance, clothes drying out, home stuff lying around, etc.
It's a very good experience if one has never visited a historic Korean Folk Village. Seeing the real stuff here is very different from seeing in the Korean dramas. The famous long drama that probably started the Korean Wave ( A Jewel in the Palace) was filmed here.
It's a very good experience if one has never visited a historic Korean Folk Village. Seeing the real stuff here is very different from seeing in the Korean dramas. The famous long drama that probably started the Korean Wave ( A Jewel in the Palace) was filmed here.
Written 11 December 2022
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xojesamine
Suncheon, South Korea2 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
I thought that it would be difficult to get to this village by public transportation but it was actually a very smooth trip! I took bus #63 from Chung Am Dae Hak (which is close to Suncheon Bay Park) and it took about 30 mins, plus you get a scenic view of the countryside.
There are restaurants right across the bus stop when you get off, but I suggest you wait until you go inside the village for some great bibimbap (7000KRW) and pajeon. It took around 2.5 hours for me to explore the whole village, as well as climb the wall that surrounds it. You get an amazing view of the straw-roofed houses if you climb the left wall at the very end of the village. I loved how the residents of the village invite you to explore their houses and have different activities (dyeing cloth, live folk music, calligraphy, wearing Hanbok (traditional dresses), etc).
The only slight problem I encountered was taking the bus back to Suncheon. The bus does not run frequently and I didn't know that the bus comes at 6PM (I started waiting at around 4:30PM), so I waited for approximately an hour and half. I was the only one waiting until about 5:45PM when people started lining up. So remember to plan accordingly!
Overall, it was a truly great experience and I have never seen anything like this village. It was also my first solo day trip in Korea, so I was in high-spirits!
There are restaurants right across the bus stop when you get off, but I suggest you wait until you go inside the village for some great bibimbap (7000KRW) and pajeon. It took around 2.5 hours for me to explore the whole village, as well as climb the wall that surrounds it. You get an amazing view of the straw-roofed houses if you climb the left wall at the very end of the village. I loved how the residents of the village invite you to explore their houses and have different activities (dyeing cloth, live folk music, calligraphy, wearing Hanbok (traditional dresses), etc).
The only slight problem I encountered was taking the bus back to Suncheon. The bus does not run frequently and I didn't know that the bus comes at 6PM (I started waiting at around 4:30PM), so I waited for approximately an hour and half. I was the only one waiting until about 5:45PM when people started lining up. So remember to plan accordingly!
Overall, it was a truly great experience and I have never seen anything like this village. It was also my first solo day trip in Korea, so I was in high-spirits!
Written 13 June 2015
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Purobi
San Francisco649 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Early in the morning this fortress/village is relatively quiet. As day gets older, it becomes more and more like a zoo. It is NOT a real village at all. Everything is organized and fake. Every person who lives there is employed by the state/city and is wearing appropriate period costume. It is like Colonial Williamsburg in the USA except we do not try to pretend that Williamsburg is real. By mid day every street gets filled with school students and bus loads of domestic tourists. No more quiet. Take a bus from the train station or bus station. There are 3 different bus numbers that go there. You do pay an entrance fee and honestly, it is not worth it.
Written 7 June 2015
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Xinjie N
Singapore, Singapore51 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
It was a long taxi ride away from the city center (Suncheon Station), especially as the roads were frozen. However, the view was worth the ride! It was a very quaint and quiet little village, perhaps we reached too early (we reached at about 9:30am!), perhaps the weather was too cold, there were hardly anyone around. Shops were closed and there were no performances, but it was so lovely to be walking around the place. It gives off a completely different vibe from the bustling streets of the city. I absolutely loved the place!
Written 19 March 2018
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TheHappyWandering1
Elwood, Australia383 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Definitely worth the effort to visit. As we were pressed for time we took a taxi from Suncheon (₩28,000) but the return bus home took 35 mins (₩1,350). We arrived at the village at 9.30 and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Its really quite and beautiful with the mountains in the background, although it is slightly touristy, people actually do work and live here. Suncheon station has a tourist info inside the building with a map and bus timetable, so does the tourist info just before the entrance to village after the ticket booth.
Written 13 July 2017
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kjmagnuson
Los Angeles, CA668 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
Naganeup village has two defining characteristics. It is not a village of the aristocracy, but one of the common people, with thatched roofs and simple stone walls. The second important detail is the village is protected by a fortress wall that encloses the village built to protect the inhabitants from Japanese soldiers or pirates.
People still live in the village, and some of the homes have been almost completely redone or refurbished, but numerous preserved homes remain. As well as some of the town government buildings. Strolling around the small alleyways within the village is a highlight, and to get a better sense of the layout of the town, walk around the relatively small fortress wall. The location in Suncheon is ideal for its nearness to the ocean, and amidst fertile lands in Jeollanam-do.
People still live in the village, and some of the homes have been almost completely redone or refurbished, but numerous preserved homes remain. As well as some of the town government buildings. Strolling around the small alleyways within the village is a highlight, and to get a better sense of the layout of the town, walk around the relatively small fortress wall. The location in Suncheon is ideal for its nearness to the ocean, and amidst fertile lands in Jeollanam-do.
Written 17 October 2012
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Danny
Singapore, Singapore179 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Nice house in this village. photo stop place. Go there for the scenary . I think there are still people living in those houses.
Written 11 October 2019
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1937achak
Kolkata (Calcutta), India53 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Naganeupseong Folk village is an UNESCO world heritage site, established in late 10th. century with the Confucian ideology of living in harmony with nature. Even today time stands still here. There are about 280 people lives here and maintaining their old culture, a must see place if you are happens to be in Suncheon ( South Korea ) . . . . .
Written 7 May 2019
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Jbergtrvl
Tampa, FL23 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
The fortress wall around the traditional village and homes is beautiful and worth a visit just to wander around. The different informational stops inside the village are fairly well done but only offer basic information (which is just fine for the average tourist). Overall, worth a visit if you are in the Suncheon area.
Written 18 June 2018
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JHL
Seoul, South Korea9,358 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Old village in a fortress. One of few well-preserved old villages in Korea. Even though people living inside don't follow old lifestyle(I mean hundred years ago), this is nice place to feel old atmosphere.
Must-see place in Suncheon and I recommend.
- Location: About an hour by bus from city center of Sunchon. The bus stops at the entrance of Nagan Eupseong.
- Available with 2-day attraction pass of Sunchon. Or just buy the ticket for this only. Seniors with 65+ are free.
- Speaking of eating, places inside are cafes and old pubs. Good restaurants are locating outside the gates. It's not strict about entering and escaping in a day. Just hold the ticket, eat outside and enter again.
- Since there are only Korean minbak(homestay) pages on the web, it's really hard for foreigners to book in advance. But, I recommend to stay for at least one night in the village anyway. It's really calm before 10 am and 6 pm because most tourists visit for a day trip. Having one room is mostly 50,000 won per night and it's a modern facility inside.
- There are various activities and events. Enjoying together rather than visiting solo will be much more fun.
- Southwest end of the fortress is the view point. I guess it'll be crowded with photographers during the best season.
- Ogongchi Observatory is 5 stops away from the village and is a place to watch from higher area. But, the village is so small from there and hard to identify during bad weather.
Must-see place in Suncheon and I recommend.
- Location: About an hour by bus from city center of Sunchon. The bus stops at the entrance of Nagan Eupseong.
- Available with 2-day attraction pass of Sunchon. Or just buy the ticket for this only. Seniors with 65+ are free.
- Speaking of eating, places inside are cafes and old pubs. Good restaurants are locating outside the gates. It's not strict about entering and escaping in a day. Just hold the ticket, eat outside and enter again.
- Since there are only Korean minbak(homestay) pages on the web, it's really hard for foreigners to book in advance. But, I recommend to stay for at least one night in the village anyway. It's really calm before 10 am and 6 pm because most tourists visit for a day trip. Having one room is mostly 50,000 won per night and it's a modern facility inside.
- There are various activities and events. Enjoying together rather than visiting solo will be much more fun.
- Southwest end of the fortress is the view point. I guess it'll be crowded with photographers during the best season.
- Ogongchi Observatory is 5 stops away from the village and is a place to watch from higher area. But, the village is so small from there and hard to identify during bad weather.
Written 4 May 2018
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Does anyone know how frequently the buses run to Naganeupseong Folk Village from Suncheon? And what is the time of the last bus there and also last one back? Is there an English timetable anywhere, even at the bus stop?
Also how long does the bus ride take?
Any answers would be most appreciated!
Written 14 June 2017
It was a long drive and a long way. Go to Yongsan-Suncheon KTX 707, from Suncheon Bus Terminal, take a Bus no 16, 61, or 68 to Naganeupseong. It was 50mnt ride but ours was took more than an hour due to rain and it was a narrow road. Do pay attention on the way back or return if I am not mistaken last ride 18:16. Once you get out of the station on the left side there is a tourism centre and it is advisable to go there and double check regarding bus schedule. Good luck and you will love it there. This Folk Village is being many times of the venue in historical Korean film. Highly recommended👍. I hope my information will help you.
Written 14 June 2017
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