Tourism Gangneung EN - 솔향강릉

Introduction

Since long ago, Hanok (traditional Korean house) has been built to blend with the surrounding natural environment to prevent a contrived appearance. Thus, the house was built in such a way that it does not get in the way of appreciating the surrounding landscape, and at the same time, the building materials were obtained from the site to best suit the terrains. Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village adheres to such traditions, with the traditional houses blending beautifully with the natural environment and presenting a rustic and homey atmosphere. While the decorations may not appear grand or fabulous, the natural characteristics of the materials were accentuated so as to present them in their pure form. The black bamboos seen all over the village will also make you feel calm and composed, and gain a sense of physical and mental wellbeing. Also, as a way to spread the thought of Yulgok, a character education program is run in connection with Ojukheon House, which is famous as the birthplace of Yulgok Yi Yi who was a prominent scholar in the Joseon period, and Gangneung Hanok Village. By offering a wide range of traditional cultural experiences in combination, the village will serve as an important medium that demonstrates the excellence and tradition of hanok to people worldwide. The staff at the Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village are committed to preserving the lifestyles and wisdom of the predecessors and emerging as an iconic cultural space of Gangneung that bridges the present and the past.