Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju, a dwelling of innumerous cultural treasures, is an example of a typical mountain village. Remnants of cultural properties like residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, millstones, fortress ruins, stone monuments, folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and local dialects could be found in ample in Seongeup Folk Village of Jeju. During the Koryo period, Seongeup Folk Village was the capital city of Cheju. 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. Time spend here would give you a feeling of having been traveled to the pages of Korean history. Hyangkyo, Tolharubang, an old government building, and tomb stones are some of the attractions of Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju. The rich cultural heritage of the village is carried forward by the folk songs, tradition foods, craftsmanship, and the Cheju provincial dialects. You can find some of the hand crafted items like tiny harubang and key chains in the souvenir shop. meat of pigs are widely eaten in this area. There is no entry fee required to visit Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju. Seongeup Folk Village is situated at the foot of Mt. Halla, reflects a Korean tradition through everything related to their life. The vast amount of cultural property has resulted in naming this village as the Folk Village. Located at a distance of 8 km from Donghoeseon Ilju Road, Pyoseon, 62 km from Jeju City, and 28 km from Seogwipo, Seongeup Folk Village could be easily reached. Buses from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal will take you to Dongbugwangong Road. You have to get off at get off at Seongeup. From here Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju is very close.
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