Gyochon Village, with its charming hanok houses lined up along quaint stone-walled streets, is located in the heart of Gyeongju. The history of Gyochon Village dates back to the Silla Dynasty. In 682 (the second year of the reign of King Silla), Korea's first national university, the Gukha, was established here. Gukha led to Hyanghak in the Goryeo Dynasty and Hyanggyo in the Joseon Dynasty, and continues to play a central role in Gyochon Village to this day.
Gyeongju Gyochon Village
The name "Gyochon" means "a village with a Hyanggyo (conventional school)." Hyanggyo, located at the very back of the village, is a place of education that has nurtured the nation's talents for over 682 years since the National Academy was established in 1,300. Daeseongjeon, designated Treasure No. 1727, Myeongryundang Hall and the lecture hall have been preserved in their original form.
Gyeongju Hyanggyo Confucian School
It continues to be an educational space through traditional cultural experience programs such as traditional Korean music and classical dance performances, as well as programs where you can experience traditional culture such as a Hyanggyo Stay. The traditional wedding ceremony held every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm is one of the highlights of Gyochon Village that you should not miss.
Next to the Hyanggyo School is the Old House of the Choi Clan in Gyeongju-gyo-dong, Important Folk Cultural Asset No. 27. It was the head family home of the Gyeongju Choi Clan, known as Manseokgeun, and was built around 1700, marking a period of more than 300 years. The low main gate exudes a sense of modest style, in contrast to its reputation as the home of a wealthy Joseon Dynasty king. Once inside the main gate, you will be greeted by an elegant sarangchae.
Choi family's old house in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju
Leaving the Choi family's old house, you will come across the old house that sells Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju and the birthplace of Choi Wan, a man of merit for independence. Gyodong Beopju (Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 86-3) was first brewed by Choi Guk-seon during the reign of King Sukjong of Joseon, and has been the family brewed liquor for generations of the Choi family.
School Cave Wine
Gyochon Village offers a variety of experiences. The earthenware workshop operates an earthenware exhibition hall and a ceramics experience center. There is also the Gyochon Costume Room where you can rent traditional Korean hanbok and Silla hanbok. The rental fee for traditional Korean costumes is 1 won for 10.000 hour for a regular hanbok, 2 won for 20,000 hours, and an additional 5,000 won for a Silla hanbok.
Komura Costume Studio
Gyochon Village is located in the center of Gyeongju and there are many attractions in the surrounding area. In front of Gyochon Village is a magnificent bridge from the Silla period.Woljeonggyo BridgeThere is Woljeonggyo, and past the Hyanggyo at the back of the village is Gyerim.
Woljeonggyo Bridge
Gyerim, where the legend of Kim Al-ji, the founder of the Kim clan of Gyeongju, is said to have been born, is a place of dense forest. Leaving Gyerim, you can reach Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, and Wolseong.
Gyeongju Gyochon Village
address : 39-2, Gyochon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
39-2
inquiry : 054-779-6981, 054-779-6982
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