This place is huge. You may need at least 3-4 hours to appreciate it. One of the reasons is because the performances are done as scheduled and if you miss any one of them, then they won't have a repeat. I was lucky because I could see people making Korean rice cake - songpyeon traditionally and at the same time filled my stomach! I could still remember the taste till now. Makes me wanna run to any Korean restaurant now and ask them to make me one.*salivating*
The entrance to Yongin's Folk Village.
Souvenir shops
Drying peppers
The peppers taste sweeter than other peppers I had tasted before.
Recently I tried using Babas pepper powder to make kimchi but
the taste was weird. I should get the pepper powder from Korean
Supermarket in Ampang instead.
ê³ ì¶” = gochu = pepper
ê³ ì¶” 가루 = gochu garu = pepper powder
A totem pole that is supposed to ward off evil spirits. Normally
it comes in pairs - a male and a female totem pole.
Write down your wish/es on a paper and tie it on the rope.
Wanted! Anyone saw this man?
Is that what it says? Hardly understood the hanja. ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹
ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ = hehehe..
Roof from rice straw. Some of the houses used that back then.
An upgraded one, using wood.
Dutiful son monument...hmm. What about daughter?
Yut game
Dried vegetables for winter.
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Kids trying their hands on songpyeon.
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The ahjumma was cleaning the rice and cook it traditionally.
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Gdragon look alike toddler. ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹
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The sign of early autumn.
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Making thread.
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Samulnori performance.
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Wow! I wish I have a video camera at that moment.
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Another interesting performance. The audience couldn't stop
laughing when the grandfather talked. I wonder what he told
them. Hmmm...
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A shop selling Korean traditional paper.
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The man was making a piece of paper.
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The lady used Korean traditional paper to complete the doll.
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Lee Jun Ki's The Man and The King's filming location.
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Daejanggeum (Jewel of the Palace)'s filming location.
Open: From 0900 to 1830, time may change between seasons.
Admission:
12,000 won / inclusive of Museum is 15,000 won / full package is 18,000 won
Full Package: Includes fees for Admission, Korean Traditional Haunted House, Folk Village & World Folklore Village, Facilities in the Family Park
How to Go:
1- From Exit No. 6 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 2) or Exit No. 7 or Yangjae Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 7), take City Express Bus No. 1560 or 5000-1 and get off at Korean Folk Village (30-40 minute ride).
2- At Jamsil Subway Station (Subway Line No. 2) take City Express Bus No. 1116. (one hour and 10-20 minute ride)
Official Website: Korean Folk Village
Information Source: KNTO
Why not equip yourself with Korean survival phrases before you go? It has helped me a lot and it should be the same for you too. ^^ Get Lonely Planet Korean Survival Phrases book to accompany you in Korea.
5 Comments
Kay
Thanks for dropping by the blog. ^^
I wasn't studying in Korea but just traveling for about 6 months and teaching English to kids in Gangwondo for a while.
I quit my job on Sept 2009 and decided to travel by myself to Korea. For Malaysian, we have 90 days entry without visa to Korea and I enjoy couchsurfing and Wwoofing which I had done before in Japan 2007.
Just check the posts under itinerary, accommodation label to plan your travel.
If you need my help, just email me at zemoneko@gmail.com
Kay;)
how are you doing?
S.Korea is pretty safe for a lady to travel alone. Just be conscious and aware of your surrounding.
I am now back in Malaysia.
I've never been to Buamdong yet. Seoul is so big that I hope I had more time to explore it. Nevertheless, Buamdong seems to be a pretty artistic place to stroll and enjoy. ^^
Cuma x sempat nak gi kt tempat yg ada buaian tu sbb time constraint..
it was our 2nd day being there (in korea) & masih lagi terjakun2 wahhh sana wahh sini... last2 tak sempat tour habis kampung ni huhu..