Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

– Tel
+82-33-648-5303

Seongyojang House is the former upper class residence of Lee Nae-beon (1703-1781) and his family in Gangneung, Gangwon State. It was designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1967. The one-syllable word “Seon” in Seongyojang means boat. Gyeongpoho Lake was right in front of Seongyojang House at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat.

Seongyojang House has all the features of a typical upper class residence during the Joseon period. The complex even has a large pond with a pavilion named Hwallaejeong Pavilion. While the building still blends beautifully with the surrounding nature, Seongyojang House has been well-preserved and is considered a valuable resource in the historical research of living conditions of upper class households during the Joseon dynasty.

– Address : 63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Traditional culture experience
* Please refer to the official website for more information and/or inquire via phone

– Information and Guides
+82-33-648-5303

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
[March-October] 09:00-18:00
[November-February] 09:00-17:00

– Available Facilities
Seongyojang House Museum, Daily Living Artifact Exhibition, Education Hall, Folk Item Workshop, Accommodations

– Parking Fees
Free

– Admission Fees
[Individuals]

Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Choryeo Gongbang [Tax Refund Shop] (초려공방)

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⊙ Solhyang Myeongpum Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (솔향명품SHOP)

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⊙ Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

– Homepage
www.orientalembroidery.org

– Tel
+82-33-644-0600

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened on January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental embroidery from Korea, China and Japan are on display, and another 100 Western embroidery works are also displayed in a special exhibition hall. In this cultural space, one can discover the aesthetic world of Oriental embroidery.

⊙ Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr

– Tel
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men’s quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

⊙ Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

– Homepage
http://www.ojuk.or.kr

– Tel
+82-33-655-1117

Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung, Gangwon-do was created to promote hanok architecture and to spread the ideas of Joseon scholar Yulgok Yi I; close by is Ojukheon House, the home of Yi I and his equally famous mother Shin Saimdang. Many types of accomodation are offered including guestrooms, standalone houses, duplex rooms, and one room equipped with a bed and facilities for disabled visitors. There is even a small lecture hall for the use of overnight guests. Gyeongpo Lake and Gangneung Olympic Park (where PyeongChang Winter Olympics were held) are also nearby.

⊙ Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr/museum

– Tel
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea’s most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

⊙ Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
visitgangneung.net

Gyeongpoho Lake is a popular attraction, with beautiful natural scenery and many cultural relics nearby. The view of the moon reflecting off the lake from Gyeongpodae Pavilion is especially stunning. The 1,256,204 m² naturally formed lake is connected to the ocean, and is famous as a destination site for migratory birds in winter. There are also many fish in the lake, but the lake has been designated as a nature protection site and fishing is prohibited.

⊙ Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr

Gyeongpodae Pavilion, located on a small hill north of Gyeongpoho Lake, is one of the eight scenic sites of Gwangdong (northeastern coast). The pavilion was originally built in another location in 1326 but was moved to its current location in 1508. The pavilion shape and design changed over time before settling on the current design. The pavilion has five pillars in the front and on the side, with a gabled roof line, a common design in Korean architecture.

The inside of Gyeongpodae Pavilion is decorated with calligraphy and poems written by many famous scholars of the Joseon dynasty, including both King Sukjong and Yulgok Yi I. The pavilion is surrounded by a pine tree forest, and is famous for its view of the moon reflecting off the waters of the lake below, which gave the pavilion its name. The area around the pavilion was designated as a provincial park in 1981.

⊙ Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr

– Tel
+82-33-647-8388

Gangneung Curling Center is an ice skating rink that served as the venue for curling games during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. Located on the basement level of the curling center, visitors to the ice skating rink can enjoy skating at an affordable price.

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)