Enjoy authentically traditional Korean experiences in Yongin this fall!

Curious about how people lived in South Korea in the past? Experience Korean Tradition Yongin City.

Yongin is one of many cities in the Korean capital region with numerous famous attractions, including Caribbean Bay, the Korean Folk Village, and Waujeongsa Temple. Everland and Dae Jang Geum Park, in particular, have been gaining a lot of international fame recently since BTS visited these locations.

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Yongin encompasses diverse aspects ranging from nature to history and urban culture, making it the ideal place for family excursions. If you want to enjoy authentically traditional Korean experiences with your family, be sure to visit Yongin!

1. Hanok accommodations

Yongin features various accommodations in the style of hanok (traditional Korean homes), and many have been booking short-term stays recently due to strict social distancing regulations in the midst of the pandemic. Hanok accommodations ensconced in forests are all the rage these days as the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Yongin has been selected as a target city for traditional hanok branding by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of a project not just to promote traditional hanok architecture, but also to utilize hanok as accommodations that boost opportunities for visitors to experience traditional Korean culture while at the same time vitalizing opportunities for hanok communities and homeowner businesses. Among the 47 hanok accommodations designated nationwide, “Yerang” in Yongin received KRW 20 million in financial support from the ministry for operating expenses.

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Yerang, a detached hanok that is spacious enough for families, features amenities such as outdoor barbecues, karaoke, and traditional game programs including yut-nori, jegichagi, tuho, and go. Its accessibility (40 minutes from Seoul; 15 minutes from Everland) attracts a long list of guests, and visitors can enjoy not just leisure time but also ecotherapy through the rustic beauty of hanok architecture against the backdrop of wholesome natural vistas while experiencing traditional Korean culture.

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Yerang

▶Address: 76, Jubuk-ro 235beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
▶Hompage: https://한옥에서의하루예랑.com/
▶Phone: +82 10-5897-7772
▶Check-In Time 15:00 Check-Out Time 11:00

2. Korean Folk Village

Curious about how people lived during the Joseon Dynasty? The Korean Folk Village is an ideal place to experience Korean folk culture and customs that have been passed down through generations. It was established with the goal of providing a comprehensive experience in traditional culture to both domestic and international tourists through an educational approach. Since its establishment in 1974, the village has been admired by many as the perfect place to experience and learn about traditional Korean culture in beautiful natural surroundings.

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The Korean Folk Village not only stages new and unique festivals for visitors every season, but also communicates with patrons through various social media channels. It holds the Evening Festival to celebrate the beautiful Joseon-era village under the moonlight every Saturday, Sunday and holiday from May 1 to Oct. 31.

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The fun continues at the village playground. Juxtaposed against beautiful traditional scenery are 14 types of amusement rides – including a merry-go-around, pirate ship and bumper cars – as well as food trucks!

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The Korean Folk Village strives to ensure visitor safety through social distancing and the active implementation of COVID-19 protocols. Visitors are guided to purchase their tickets and enter at spaced intervals, and all patrons and staff members must wear masks and have their temperatures monitored while on site.

The Korean Folk Village, along with Petite France in Gapyeong County and Gwangmyeong Cave in Gwangmyeong City, was selected as a Unique Venue of Gyeonggi. The designation “Unique Venue” refers to a place that encompasses indoor facilities and a natural outdoor environment where the unique beauty and special charms of the location can be enjoyed apart from sites that typically surround MICE-oriented regions, such as convention centers and hotels.
This fall, experience both the past and the present of Korea through the Korean Folk Village’s traditional culture programs, and discover new values that will open up the future!

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Korean Folk Village

▶Address: South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Minsokchon-ro, 90 KR
▶Hours: Weekdays 10AM–7PM Weekend 10AM–9PM
▶Phone: +82 31-288-0000

Written by Eunbin Cho