Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju, is an example of a typical mountain village.~A little bit of history & introduction~
During the Koryo period, Seongeup Folk Village was the capital city of Jeju. You could see here beautiful thatched houses having stone and clay walls inhabited by the villagers. Zelkova trees and nettle trees, which are a few hundred years old, are regarded as natural monuments.
The village has been designated as National Folk Material No. 188. The goverment provides subsidies to residents so that they can preserve the traditional architecture of the village. The thatched roofs on the houses need to be replaced every 1 to 2 years.
There are many cultural properties such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, millstones (run by horse or ox), fortress ruins, stone monuments, and cultural assets such as folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and the local dialect are handed down to this day.
As you wander around here and become immersed in the atmosphere, you will feel like you have traveled back in time. It is a popular place for foreigners because they can experience the unique native culture of Korea.
The rich cultural heritage of the village is carried forward by the folk songs, tradition foods, craftsmanship, and the Jeju provincial dialects.
Many scenes from the famous Daejanggeum drama series were filmed at Seongeup Folk Village.
~Need to pay?~
No entrance fee needed!
~Getting there~
Buses from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal will take you to Dongbugwangong Road. You have to get off at get off at Seongeup 1(il)-ri.
