Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village (영암 구림전통한옥마을)

Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village (영암 구림전통한옥마을)

Korea  · 43-14, Gurim-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Address
43-14, Gurim-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Overview

Nestled at the foot of Wolchulsan Mountain's western side in Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village has a 2,200 year-long history, stretching from the Three Han States to Proto Three Kingdom Period. The village is abundant with various historical stories and features, offering plenty of cultural tourism resources. The village includes 12 pavilions including Hoesajeong Pavilion and Gukamsa Shrine, traditional houses, stone walls, and old oak trees.
Especially, 96 Korean-house accommodations including Anyongdang, Wolindang, Gukamsa, and Anhyeongung are located for tourists to stay in a traditional Hanok as well as to offer various traditional programs like paper craft, traditional wedding ceremony, rice cake-pounding, straw craft, catching fish, water activities and others. Also, Wangin Cherry Blossom Festival and Chrysanthemum Festival are held here every year.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-472-0939

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

N/A (Open all year round)

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-472-0939

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