Attraction
Seonbichon Village (선비촌)
2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Overview
Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and filial piety.
Seonbichon village offers a variety of traditional activities for visitors, from pounding rice cake to hanging wish lanterns to attending a traditional wedding ceremony or playing folk games such as yutnori or jegichagi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional dining at Jeojatgeori Street and learn about history through the museum. Guests can also enjoy the unique experience of staying in a hanok house through the overnight program and participate in scholar programs.
Experiences
- Education: Humanities education, Confucian academy experience, traditional etiquette, traditional tea ceremony, etc.
- Traditional culture: hanji (traditional paper) craft, natural dyeing, dried straw craft, traditional knotting craft, wood craft, etc.
- Traditional cuisine: making tofu, making ginseng-flavored snacks, making injeolmi rice cakes, etc.
[International visitor programs]
- Korean caligraphy, traditional wedding ceremony, making injeolmi rice cakes, hanok stay experience, etc.
* Programs are subject to change; please refer to the official website or make an inquiry before visiting.
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Map
2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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