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Located at the foot of Seolhwasan Mountain in Asan, Oeam Folk Village is a traditional agricultural village with a history spanning more than 500 years. Unlike a recreated folk attraction, Oeam Folk Village remains a living village where traditional homes, agricultural land, and everyday rural life coexist.

The village is characterized by its winding stone-wall lanes, traditional thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses, fields, and historic residences. Walking through the village offers a glimpse into the architectural and agricultural traditions that have been preserved here over generations. Oeam Folk Village is also known for its well-preserved old houses and cultural heritage, as well as opportunities for traditional farming experiences and hanok stays.

Autumn brings another layer to the landscape. Golden rice fields, seasonal crops, changing foliage, and traditional thatched roofs come together to create a particularly atmospheric view of Korea's countryside. The harvest season also provides visitors with opportunities to experience Oeam Folk Village through the foods and farming traditions associated with this time of year.

Experience Information: Autumn Harvest & Local Food

Oeam Folk Village offers a variety of hands-on programs related to traditional crafts, food, and seasonal farming. Its autumn programs are especially closely connected to the harvest season. The village currently categorizes its experiences into traditional crafts, food-making, seasonal farming, and activity programs.

Sweet Potato Harvesting

Step into the fields and dig for sweet potatoes during one of Oeam Folk Village's representative autumn farming experiences.

Season: Mid-September–late October
Duration: Approx. 40 minutes
Price: 12,000 KRW per person
Participants: Group program for 25 people or more

Harvesting sweet potatoes directly from the fields offers visitors a simple way to experience the agricultural traditions of the village during the autumn harvest season.

Bonfire-Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Chestnuts

As the weather cools, visitors can gather around a wood fire and roast sweet potatoes or chestnuts. A seasonal activity available during autumn and winter.

Season: Autumn–winter
Duration: Approx. 50 minutes
Price: 25,000 KRW per person
Participants: Group program for 50 people or more

Traditional Food-Making Experiences

Oeam Folk Village also offers hands-on food programs that introduce visitors to traditional Korean flavors and preparation methods.

Activities include:

• Yeot making – making traditional Korean malt candy

• Tteokmechigi – pounding rice cakes with a traditional wooden mallet

• Gochujang making – preparing Korean red chili paste

• Dasik making – making traditional pressed tea cookies

Rather than simply tasting traditional foods, visitors can take part in the process themselves, making the experience feel more personal and giving them a closer look at how these foods are traditionally prepared.

Local Food: A Taste of Oeam Folk Village

A visit to Oeam Folk Village can easily continue at the traditional marketplace near the village entrance, where visitors can sit down to familiar Korean countryside dishes after exploring the stone-wall lanes.

One of the most popular choices is haemulpajeon, a savory pancake filled with seafood and green onions. Oeam Folk Village is known for Oeam Pajeon Sangjeon, a seafood pancake that is generously sized and cooked on a hot griddle, making it a satisfying stop after a walk through the village.

Alongside pajeon, visitors can also explore other traditional dishes available around the village marketplace. In autumn, a warm meal here makes a natural finish to a day spent wandering through the village in the cooler weather.

Autumn in Oeam Folk Village

Autumn brings out a different side of Oeam Folk Village. Rice fields turn golden before harvest, seasonal crops appear along the stone-wall lanes, and the village’s tiled and thatched roofs sit against changing foliage.

It is also one of the best times to experience Oeam Folk Village’s agricultural traditions firsthand. Sweet potato harvesting takes place from mid-September to late October, while bonfire programs featuring roasted sweet potatoes or chestnuts continue into winter.

One of the village’s major autumn events is the Rice Straw Cultural Festival (짚풀문화제), held each October. Centered on rice straw and traditional rural practices, the festival reflects the village’s long connection to farming culture and gives visitors another way to experience Oeam Folk Village beyond its historic scenery.

Other Traditional Experiences

Beyond food and farming, Oeam Folk Village also offers a range of traditional cultural and craft activities. Visitors can try natural dyeing, hanji crafts, ceramic crafts, tea ceremony and etiquette programs, as well as cultural heritage missions and other hands-on experiences.

For individual visitors, selected programs are available for groups of 1–10 people through on-site registration.

On-site registration:
09:30–11:00
13:30–16:00

Program availability may vary by day, so it is best to check with the village in advance.

Accommodation Information

Oeam Folk Village offers Hanokstay experiences, allowing visitors to extend their visit overnight in traditional Korean accommodations.

Staying in the village offers a different experience from a daytime visit. After the main sightseeing hours, guests can enjoy the quieter atmosphere of the traditional lanes and surrounding countryside and wake up within one of Korea's long-established rural communities.

Accommodation & Experience Inquiries:
+82-41-541-0848 Oeam Folk Village

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can extend their trip beyond Oeam Folk Village to explore more of Asan’s nature, history, and seasonal scenery.

Onyang Hot Springs

One of Asan’s best-known destinations, Onyang Hot Springs is recognized as Korea’s oldest hot springs complex and was historically used by Joseon royalty. A warm soak makes it an especially fitting stop during the cooler autumn months.

Address: 1459 Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hyeonchungsa Shrine

Dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Hyeonchungsa Shrine preserves historic buildings, relics, and landscaped grounds connected to his life. The spacious grounds also make it a pleasant place to visit during the autumn season.

Address: 126 Hyeonchungsa-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gangdanggolgyegok Valley

Located on the northern slopes of Gwangdeoksan Mountain, Gangdanggol Valley is known for its clear stream, forested surroundings, and rocky landscape. It is also close to Oeam Folk Village, making it an easy nature stop to add to the same trip. The Korea Tourism Organization notes that the valley can be combined with Oeam Folk Village and nearby hiking routes.

Address: 510 Gangdang-ri, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sinjeong Lake Park

Sinjeong Lake Park is a lakeside park with walking paths, lawns, ecological areas, and open views across the water. Surrounded by restaurants and cafes, it is a relaxed place to end the day with a walk, particularly when the foliage begins to change in autumn.

Address: 616 Sinjeong-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do