Day Trip to Yongin MBC Daejanggeum Park and Korean Folk Village from Seoul

Summary

Start your day with morning pickup from your hotel and a 1-hour drive to Yongin MBC Daejanggeum Park. The vast grounds of MBC Daejanggeum Park (aka MBC Dramia) contain sets that recreate structures from past centuries and dynasties from Shilla to Joseon. Famous dramas that have been filmed there include Daejanggeum, Dong Yi, and Queen Seondeok. During your visit, tour buildings that would have been used by royalty, noblemen, and regular people. Stop for a lunch of Korean fare before continuing 30 minutes east to the Korean Folk Village, which holds 270 carefully restored traditional homes from the late Joseon era. Tour the homes and visit workshops where artisans make traditional wares such as baskets, pottery, fans, musical instruments, and more. You might also see traditional music performances and other arts. After touring the houses and workshops of the Korean Folk Village, return to Seoul with a short stop at the Korean Ginseng Center or cosmetic duty-free shop. Your tour ends with drop off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

With this 8.5 hour small-group tour, you will visit a Korean historical drama location called Yongin MBC Daejanggeum Park and the Korean Folk Village which are both located an hour from Seoul. The Yongin MBC Daejanggeum Park (formerly known as MBC Dramia) was co-created by MBC and Yongin City in August 2005. This place has various drama sets for past dynasties such as Goryeo, Joseon, etc. and served as the filming location for famous Korean historical dramas such as Daejanggeum, Jumong, Queen Seon-deok, Isan, and Dong Yi. In the afternoon, you will visit Korean Folk Village to enjoy lifestyle of Joseon dynasty with over 270 old houses which have also appeared in many dramas.

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Bottled water

  • Entry/Admission - Korean Folk Village

  • Entry/Admission - Yongin Daejanggeum Park

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Seoul N Tour - Day Tours

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