Pros: Authentic 19th-century atmosphere Cons: Too hot in the summer
This opinion is on the Folk Village on Cheju-do island south of the peninsula. There is no specific category for other folk villages but I think this one is general enough to cover them all.
When I visited Korea, with my brother, we were treated by a friend, to a complete day at the Korean village. We really enjoyed the day! My brother and I had our pictures taken in beautiful Korean Costumes. I was even lucky enough to be there the day...
Pros: Wonderful living history, the people, food Cons: Traffic getting there
I took my wife, daughter, mother-in-law, and a friend on a day-trip from Seoul to the Korean Folk Village in 97. Once we got through traffic (always a challenge in Korea) and arrived it was fascinating.
Pros: Gives a greater understanding for the people of Korea Cons: Great to visit, but won't be worth a whole day there.
During my year and a half stay in South Korea, it has taken some time to understand this culture. The Korean Folk Village gives you a taste of the culture of the Korean people. Truly their culture dictates their lifestyle today. The Korean Folk...
Pros: culture Cons: can be a little tuff to get to in off season
I was at the Folk Village in 1996, it was Christmas season. Even though, (due to holiday season), the place was empty (the people who live there leave for Christmas holidays) , it was one of the most amazing experience of my entire stay in Korea. I...
Pros: Shows how most Korean people lived up until the 1950s Cons: Boring for children, seeing pigs eat waste products.
The Folk Village came highly recommended, but now I am wondering why. The village is a mock-up of similar living-villages in rural Korea. You do not need to pay to see this Folk Village as just nearby are actual working villages with farmers, fields, and families. But anyhow, back to the Folk Village. The houses and land show how Kthe majority of Koreans lived up until the 1950s. The most odd, intriging, and slightly confusing thing about the Folk Village were the black-skinned pigs. I was told the pigs were kept by each household in a stone enclosure next to the house. The pigs were fed scraps and human waste material (?)...no joke. I have been told the meat is the highest priced in Korea and very delicious, but I did not attempt to eat any after hearing what the pigs dine on. The Folk Village would suit someone interested in Korean history, but for a family, I know from experience, your children will constantly complain and want to leave it.
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