Seongeup Folk Village
성읍민속마을
A village from the Joseon-era county seat where people still live. Volcanic stone walls, thatched houses, and the “Stone Grandpa” statues are well preserved.
Seongeup was once the seat of Jeongui County during the Joseon dynasty (roughly 1423 to 1914). Its surviving features include walls, gates, the Hyanggyo (local Confucian school), the former county office, and hundreds of traditional Jeju thatched-roof houses. It is designated a national folk cultural heritage site. Residents still live in the village, and visitors can see Jeju features such as volcanic stone walls and toilet pig pens, as well as the Dol Hareubang (Stone Grandpa) statues. Entry to the village is free, and some courtyards have villagers who offer explanations. Be aware that some people sell local products such as schisandra. Buy only what you need. The village is in Pyoseon-myeon, about 25 minutes by car from Seongsan.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Geomunoreum
- Bijarim Forest
- Jeju Stone Park
- Manjanggul Lava Tube
- Seopjikoji
- Aqua Planet Jeju
- Saryeoni Forest Path
- Woljeongri Beach