Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage]

Introduction:

Gyeongju Yangdong Village (양동마을) is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, a

Directions [Train] From Seoul Station, take a train to Singyeongju station. (Express KTX Line: operates 20 times a day / Travel Time: 2 hours) * Operating hours changes on week and weekend. Or, From Seoul Station, take a train to Gyeongju Station. (KTX - Mugunghwa Line: operates 18 times a day, stops at Dongdaegu Station / Travel Time: 3 hours) [Bus] From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. Dong Seoul Bus Terminal: +82-1688-5979 Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Service Center +82-1666-5599 / Office: +82-54-772-2377 Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal +82-54-772-2377 Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal +82-54-741-4000 Korail Customer Service: +82-1544-7788 / English service: +82-1599-7777 Gyeongju to Yangdong Folk VillageFrom Singyeongju Station or Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 203, 212, 252, 200, 203, 205, 206, 207, or 208. - Get off at Yangdong Folk Village Bus Stop. * Bus: Cheonnyeon Miso +82-54-742-2690
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-54-762-6263,
+82-54-779-6123

Information:
Gyeongju Yangdong Village (양동마을) is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings.
Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site.
Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings.
Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993. Mt.
Seolchangsan and its four spines of mountains can be seen beyond the village.
Approximately 160 old houses and 500-year-old thatched-roof cottages are nestled within the valley.
Fifty-four of these homes, are over 200 years old and have been excellently preserved in their original state, offering a rare opportunity to view a variety of unique Korean traditional houses in person. 
Telephone: +82-54-762-6263, +82-54-779-6123

Current:
Status Important Folklore Material NO.189 / UNESCO World Heritage Closed N/A (Open all year round) Hiking Course Mandatory Course: Hyangdan - Gwangajeong - Mucheomdang - Seobaekdang Tour Course - Tour Route 1 (Hachon): Ihyangjeong Pavilion – Narrow Trail – Ganghakdang Village School – Simsujeong Pavilion (20 minute hike) - Tour Route 2 (Mulbonggol): Hachon – Mucheomdang House – Daeseongheon House – Mulbong Peak – Mulbong Hill – Narrow Trail – Mulbong Peak (1 hour hike) - Tour Route 3 (Hill at the Back of Sujoldang): Mulbong Peak – Gyeongsan Confucian School – Hill at the Back of Sujoldang – Sujoldang House (30 minute hike) - Tour Route 4 (Naegok): Geunam Old House – Sangchunheon House – Sahodang House – Seobaekdang Village School – Nakseondang Village School (1 hour hike) - Tour Route 5 (Dugok): Dugok Old House – Dugok Yeongdang Shrine – Hachon (30 minute hike) - Tour Route 6: Hyangdan House – Gwangajeong Pavilion – Jeongchung Monument (1 hour hike)