Seongeup Folk Village Traditional Houses

Top choice in Jeju-do


The village offers comfortable accommodation in six volcanic-stone and thatched-roof cottages. Inside they have two bedrooms with ondol (heated) floors and yo (padded quilts) on raised platforms; the bathrooms and kitchens are modern and tastefully decorated.


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