Seongeup Folk Village성읍민속마을

At a glance

Seongeup, about 8 km north of Pyoseon at the foot of Hallasan, was the seat of Jeongui-hyeon, one of the three districts that governed Jeju from 1410 to 1914. Today it is a protected folk village where residents still live in traditional thatched houses behind stone walls, and you can still see a tongsi, the traditional Jeju toilet. Walk its lanes to find the old Confucian school and government office, dol hareubang statues, an old millstone, sections of the fortress wall and ancient zelkova and hackberry trees listed as natural monuments. Folk songs, local food, crafts and the Jeju dialect are still handed down here.

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Seongeup Folk Village · 4 tours & tickets

1. KKdayEastern Jeju UNESCO tourAn eastern Jeju day tour covering Seongsan, a lava cave (Micheon or Manjanggul), a folk village and the haenyeo.Book
2. KlookJeju private car charterA 9-hour private car charter whose stops can include Seongeup Folk Village, the Osulloc Tea Museum, Snoopy Garden, Aqua Planet and Woljeongri Beach. Admission fees aren't included.Book
3. GetYourGuideJeju East UNESCO tour with tangerine pickingA 10-hour eastern Jeju tour with tangerine picking, Seongeup Folk Village, Seongsan Ilchulbong, the haenyeo (women divers) show and the Haenyeo Museum; admission fees are included.Book
4. KKdayJeju east day bus tourA 9-hour eastern Jeju bus tour: Hueree, Seongeup Folk Village, Umu-gae coast, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Manjanggul Cave and Dongmun Market.Book

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Tips

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  People still live in many of these houses, so keep to the lanes and keep your voice down.

Nearby

Garden of GoghA hands-on Van Gogh exhibition in eastern Seogwipo that uses digital media to tell the story of the man behind the paintings.Jeju Sky Water ShowAn indoor water show in Gujwa that mixes a big fountain display with high dives and aerial acts, three times a day.Snoopy GardenA Peanuts-themed park in eastern Jeju with five indoor theme halls, Cafe Snoopy and outdoor gardens to wander.Songdang Horse Riding CenterA horse riding center in eastern Jeju with courses from a short ride to a trail course, plus an hour-long free-riding option.