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Yangdong is a ticketed UNESCO-listed living village, not an outdoor museum emptied of residents. The village uses seasonal closing times, and visitors must protect private homes while following the signed heritage route.
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It is a living village of roughly 160 homes; enter only signed public visitor spaces.
Checked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel.
Use a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.
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Allow time for slopes and dispersed houses; the closing time is not a target arrival.
The listed close is one hour earlier, so preserve daylight for the walking route and return transfer.
Interpretation availability varies. Contact the village for the current language, time and meeting point rather than assuming a guide on arrival.
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A reconstructed wooden bridge that fits naturally into an evening walk.
Open connected guide →02Temple · Same regional route · check live directionsA UNESCO-listed temple east of the downtown heritage core.
Open connected guide →038-stop visual guide · Open the full regional routeWalk the central heritage cluster as one sequence. Put Bulguksa or Yangdong Folk Village on a separate outer loop.
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No. The current standard adult admission is ₩4,000, with reduced youth, soldier and child prices.
No. The current Gyeongju City visitor page lists both bicycles and pets as prohibited inside the village.
The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.
Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.
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Yangdong is a ticketed UNESCO-listed living village, not an outdoor museum emptied of residents. The village uses seasonal closing times, and visitors must protect private homes while following the signed heritage route.
| Seasonal hours | Apr-Sep 9:00 AM-7:00 PM · Oct-Mar 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adult ₩4,000 · youth/soldier ₩2,000 · child ₩1,500 |
| Correct destination | 138-18 Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju |
| Village contact | 054-762-2630 · yangdongvillage.or.kr |
| Parking | Dedicated visitor parking · free |
| Village restrictions | Bicycles and pets prohibitedIt is a living village of roughly 160 homes; enter only signed public visitor spaces. |
| Current official guide | Gyeongju City · Yangdong Folk Village official visitor pageChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel. |
| Region | Gyeongju · Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Map search | 경주 양동마을 |
| Place type | Village · UNESCO · Outer loop |
| Map pin | Approximate catalogue locationUse a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route. |
| Mobility check | Step-free entrances, lifts, rest areas and accessible toilets are not assumed; confirm them with the official venue. |
Allow time for slopes and dispersed houses; the closing time is not a target arrival.
The listed close is one hour earlier, so preserve daylight for the walking route and return transfer.
Interpretation availability varies. Contact the village for the current language, time and meeting point rather than assuming a guide on arrival.
A reconstructed wooden bridge that fits naturally into an evening walk.
Same regional route · check live directionsTempleA UNESCO-listed temple east of the downtown heritage core.
Same regional route · check live directions8-stop visual guideWalk the central heritage cluster as one sequence. Put Bulguksa or Yangdong Folk Village on a separate outer loop.
Open the full regional routeNo. The current standard adult admission is ₩4,000, with reduced youth, soldier and child prices.
No. The current Gyeongju City visitor page lists both bicycles and pets as prohibited inside the village.
The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.
Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.
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