Jeju Folk Village | |
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The people living on Jeju Island have overcome the island's harsh conditions (infertile soil of
volcanic ash, strong sea winds, severe droughts) and learned how to the develop the island.
Each community possesses its own unique culture, exhibiting an attractive heritage. Glorious
traditions developed through continuous efforts and hard work over many generations became the
basis for the culture, which will be passed on to future generations. The Jeju Folk Village
presents a vivid and lively exhibition for the island's cultural assets. Built on an area of
over 150,000 square meters, the village documents various historical periods.
All the building were constructed in consultation with experts and historians to create
the original atmosphere. Some cottages are two to three hundred years old and were relocated
to this village in its original form without any alternations. Three different habitat types
are displayed: coastal, plains, and mountain. Additionally, cottages used by political exiles
are on display. Former office buildings of the Jeju government (prefecture, archive, and
district administration buildings) have been recreated.
Jeju Island has been characterized as the island of Sammu (lacking three aspects:
beggars, thieves, and locked gates) and Samda (an abundance of three aspects: wind,
rocks, and women). This can be easily can seen from a number of unique ballads, folk songs,
and legends of the island. You can be entertained with performances of traditional folk plays,
folk songs, and legends presented in the Jeju dialect. A shamanism section showcases the
island's religous heritage.Folk craft products produced on site by certified craftsmen are available for purchase. As the local point for the Jeju Island traditional cultural assets, the Jeju Folk Village intended to find, preserve, and develop the heritage with hopes that the village will remain a stimulus for further cultural development. 
Location: P'yosun-ri, P'yosun-myon Information: (064) 787-4501 Hours: Open throughout the year Oct. 1 ~ Mar. 31 - 08:30 ~ 17:00 Apr. 1 ~ Jul. 20 - 08:30 ~ 18:00 Jul. 21 ~ Aug. 31 - 08:30 ~ 18:30 Sep. 1 ~ Sep. 30 - 08:30 ~ 18:00 Admission: Adults(Including college students): 6,000 won (Groups: 4,000 won) Youths(Junior, high school students) and Soldiers(Soldiers with rank of Sergeant or less): 4,000 won (Groups: 2,500 won) Children(Elementary school students) and Seniors(over 65 years old): 2,000 won (Groups: 1,500 won) Directions: Jeju International Airport -> Jeju Inter-city Bus Terminal -> Jeju Folk Village See related tour(s). | |
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