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SOUTH KOREA - Gyeongju -

Yangdong village

Yangdong Folk Village is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty. The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, sixteen kilometers northeast of Gyeongju along the Hyeongsan River. Mount Seolchang stands to the north of the village. The size, degree of preservation, numerous cultural assets, traditionalism, beautiful natural setting all contribute to the importance of Yangdong Village. It is also a fine example of the yangban (Korean aristocracy) lifestyle and Neo-Confucian traditions.
The village is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage site with Hahoe Folk Village in 2010.
BEST TIME to VISIT SOUTH KOREA
 
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to YANGDONG
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May - October - November
Hot and rainy in summer
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