Korean Folk Village (South Korea)

Advantages: Living museum, shows, lots to see, well laid out
Disadvantages: Long way from Seoul, outdoor so not good in bad weather

The Korean Folk Village is near Suwon and Yonging, on the outskirts of Seoul. The easiest way to get there from Seoul (and other cities) is to go to Suwon Station. From Seoul you can go by subway from Seoul Station or City Hall, Line 1 cost: 1200W (about 60p) time: 60 minutes Just outside Suwon Station is a tourist information booth who can point you across the street to the ticket office for the folk village. From here you can buy your entrance ...
...It takes about 30 minutes from Suwon. The entrance to just the folk museum is about 11 000W (adult) (about £6), you can pay extra for the small theme park and folk museum. Once inside the folk village be sure to pick up a map - it's very helpful and offers suggested routes around the folk village. It also gives you information about the times of the different shows such as the farmer's dance, see-saw acrobatics, traditional wedding re-enactment. ... Read review