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We went during the off season, but still found the place fascinating. There were several artists in residence- a painter, a pottery artist and a wood worker. Super interesting to talk to. A highlight was the Microkosmos café. Spectacular little gallery featuring 3 Korean artists, as well as BTS music and things. The food was delicious and the owner super friendly. Coffee was some of the best I've had in Korea. If you're even a casual fan of BTS, I highly recommend going here. The village is one of the more handicapped accessible places I've seen in Korea, but it will be difficult if you have mobility issues. We found the combination of nature, history, and art kept us interested for several hours.
Jeju Folk Village, or 제주민속촌, offers a captivating glimpse into Korea's rich cultural heritage. The village meticulously preserves traditional thatched-roof houses, known as hanoks, and showcases the island's unique customs. Wander through narrow alleys, adorned with vibrant flora, and explore diverse architectural styles. The immersive experience includes traditional performances, such as folk dances and music, providing a deeper understanding of Jeju's history. While the village exudes charm, some areas might feel overly commercialized. Despite this, it remains a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic taste of Jeju's past, blending education and entertainment in a picturesque setting.
As a tourist, this is a great place to see how Jeju citizens lived in the past!! It’s interesting and quite a lot to walk - make sure you wear comfortably shoes! There’s a yummy restaurant selling buckwheat noodles and a cafe. PRO TIP: buy the admission ticket before going into the cafe for a 10% off drinks! (We didn’t know earlier :/) The place was interesting to walk around and even a mini zoo you can feed the animals with carrots for 1,000 won.
Nice little folk village with interesting displays and some beautiful nature scenes. It's easy to get lost as the paths are longer than expected. You can find artists on site to make souvenirs and even live animals like chickens.
An amazing place to visit which would provide insights on how Koreans used to live back in the day.
Location of famous Kdrama filming, 大长今. But otherwise, isn't alot to see. Perhaps one would need a good guide to explain the various cultures and practices which are difficult to find out with use the view of the houses.
Amazing to see the history of how each class lived and what they had to work with. The area was beautiful and amazing to experience!
Wonderful place to visit and explore. You learn and see how Koreans used to live in the 1800's. It's an authentic Korean folk village.
My one and only big complaint is that some of the animals seemed to be in an unsuitable habitat for 90° F weather. It seems almost cruel, but I'm hoping they have employees that keep a good eye on their condition and welfare.
**tickets may be sold out online, but if you go in person they'll let you in. Though of course, the tickets online are less expensive.
My one and only big complaint is that some of the animals seemed to be in an unsuitable habitat for 90° F weather. It seems almost cruel, but I'm hoping they have employees that keep a good eye on their condition and welfare.
**tickets may be sold out online, but if you go in person they'll let you in. Though of course, the tickets online are less expensive.
We went mid of June 2023, very nice and pretty hydrangea, worth to come for hydrangea.
We had a blast here! Loved walking around the recreated folk village to learn about the bygone ways. An unexpected highlight was lunch at the Buckwheat Museum inside the village, rolling around a boulder, riding a swing, hanging a wish, playing games inside the school.
This is the most popular place in Jeju Island to see what's the traditional life in Jeju. It's well maintained and easy to stroll. If you are a disability person, then ask the office a day before your visit to arrange an electric wheelchair.
It is the place where Jewel in the Place show was taken and made. We enjoyed visiting Folk Village. We learned the culture of the folk in Jeju Island in terms of governance, daily lifestyle, food, houses, etc. The village is very clean so you can totally enjoy the visit. There are some wax figure same size with a human, and it's kind'a scary (haha), but still we enjoy the visit.
Enjoyed the experience, managed to see where 大长今was shot and also saw the folk show. Sad I don’t understand Korean, but it was overall fun. They had orange farm, and we managed to see black pig too been. Downside is probably due to covid some of the places aren’t maintained properly. Fun part were definitely the traditional games!