Seong-eup Folk Village
Located at the foot of Mt. Halla, this preserved (as opposed to re-created) folk village shows how traditional people of Jeju-do have lived for centuries. There are about 3,000 original thatch-roofed houses here, with lava stone and clay walls, and villagers still live in them, although some have added modern comforts. Still, like an outdoor museum, this simple mountain village is a testament to the people of the island. You can see stone statues, which are prevalent throughout the island, as well as old Confucius government buildings and traditional tombs. Most of the signage is in Korean only, but the displays are not difficult to decipher.
Located at the foot of Mt. Halla, this preserved (as opposed to re-created) folk village shows how traditional people of Jeju-do have lived for centuries. There are about 3,000 original thatch-roofed houses here, with lava stone and clay walls, and villagers still live in them, although some have added modern comforts. Still, like an outdoor museum, this simple mountain village is a testament to the people of the island. You can see stone statues, which are prevalent throughout the island, as well as old Confucius government buildings and traditional tombs. Most of the signage is in Korean only, but the displays are not difficult to decipher.
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