Gyochon Hanok Village & Gyerim Forest 교촌마을·계림
Gyeongju · Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown · Sights
A cluster of traditional tile-roofed houses sits on the south bank of the stream, and the best known is the Choe Clan Mansion, a large hanok that is open to visitors and was reportedly free to enter. Walk through the courtyards, look at the tiled roof lines, and stop at small craft and snack shops along the lane. A short walk north, the Gyerim forest is a shaded stretch of old trees tied to Silla legend, with paths that lead on toward Cheomseongdae.
Plan an hour for the whole stretch, more if you linger over tea. Some of the shops may close on weekdays, and rules for entering private houses vary, so check signs on site.
From Cheomseongdae Observatory, walk about ten minutes through Gyerim forest. A public parking lot sits at the west end of the village. (Show a driver: 교촌마을)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 교촌마을·계림
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon works well, then you can walk on to Woljeonggyo at dusk; the forest is shady in summer.
- Pair it with
- Woljeonggyo Bridge is a short stroll away, and Cheomseongdae Observatory and Yoseokgung 1779 are also close.
- Great for
- Parents
- Local tip
- The Choe Clan Mansion here is reportedly free to enter. The Gyerim forest path leads on foot toward Cheomseongdae.