Yangdong Folk Village

Gyeongju, South Korea

A folk village offering deep immersion in traditional Korean culture.

Places in Yangdong Folk Village

Kyongju Folk Craft Village eateries Traditional eateries within the folk craft village offering an immersive cultural dining experience.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to November offer comfortable weather for exploring the extensive open-air historic sites.
Getting around: Downtown Gyeongju is walkable, with taxis an affordable way to reach outlying tombs, temples, and folk villages.
Currency: South Korean Won (₩)
Language: Korean. English is limited outside major sites.
Timezone: KST (UTC+9)
Current trends: Gyeongju continues drawing archaeology and heritage-focused travellers who stay overnight to fully enjoy the cultural heritage, night lightings, museums, and local cuisine, with Gyeongju Hwangnam-ppang, sweet red bean paste pastries, remaining a beloved local souvenir.

Downtown Gyeongju — Home to quality hotels and traditional hanok houses, with hotels on one side of the main road and hanoks on the other.
Gyochon Traditional Village — Home to several traditional restaurants serving ssambap.