Seonbichon Village (선비촌)

Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and filial piety.

Seonbichon village offers a variety of traditional activities for visitors, from pounding rice cake to hanging wish lanterns to attending a traditional wedding ceremony or playing folk games such as yutnori or jegichagi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional dining at Jeojatgeori Street and learn about history through the museum. Guests can also enjoy the unique experience of staying in a hanok house through the overnight program and participate in scholar programs.

Experience Guide

[Individual programs]
- Education: Humanities education, Confucian academy experience, traditional etiquette, traditional tea ceremony, etc.
- Traditional culture: hanji (traditional paper) craft, natural dyeing, dried straw craft, traditional knotting craft, wood craft, etc.
- Traditional cuisine: making tofu, making ginseng-flavored snacks, making injeolmi rice cakes, etc.

[International visitor programs]
- Korean caligraphy, traditional wedding ceremony, making injeolmi rice cakes, hanok stay experience, etc.

* Programs are subject to change; please refer to the official website or make an inquiry before visiting.  

Opening Hours

November-February: 09:00-16:00
March-May & September-October: 09:00-17:00
June-August: 09:00-18:00
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing.  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available (145 total / small vehicles 95 spaces, large vehicles 50 spaces)  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-54-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-638-6444  

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won

* Group: 30 people or more
* Admission includes Seonbichon village, Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, and Sosu Museum
* Separate charges apply to experience programs

Parking Fees

Free

Reservation Info. for Natives

Reservation required for Hanok stay overnight experience (Inquiries: +82-54-638-6444)