Oeam Folk Village

Oeam Folk Village — A frequent filming location for historical dramas with living 500-year-old stone walls

Located in Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Oeam Folk Village is a National Folk Cultural Heritage village that has preserved its Joseon Dynasty appearance. As an actual residential village that has been a clan village for the Yean Yi clan for about 500 years, it possesses a fabric of life that film sets cannot replicate. The alleys, where low stone walls, thatched roofs, and tiled roofs harmonize, reveal the reason why numerous historical dramas and period pieces have captured this place on camera the moment you walk through them.

At a Glance

What Makes it Special

• Stone Walls: Long, low stone walls winding through the entire village are the symbol of Oeam Village. The scenery of thatched roofs and persimmon trees overlapping beyond the walls changes color with each season.
• Living Village: As a village where residents still live, elements of 'real life' such as Jangdokdae (earthenware pots), vegetable gardens, and laundry lines in the yards are blended into the scenery. This is also why viewing etiquette (no entry into private property) is required.
• Yangban Houses and Thatched Roof Homes: Formal tiled-roof houses like the Champandaek and Geonjaegotaek, and commoners' thatched-roof homes coexist in one village, allowing visitors to see the residential styles by social class of the Joseon Dynasty all at once.
• Seasonal Events: Traditional seasonal events continue, such as the Jeongwol Daeboreum Daljip Taeugi (Burning of the Moon House) and the Autumn Jippul Cultural Festival.

If You're a Historical Drama Fan

As a place that has long met the demand for 'Joseon period' filming, from village panoramic views, stone wall alleys, to old house courtyards, you'll encounter scenes reminiscent of historical dramas in every alley. If you visit dressed in Hanbok, the quality of your photos will noticeably improve — indeed, there are many visitors in Hanbok.

How to Get There & Tips

• By Car: Approx. 15 minutes from Asan city center or Onyang Hot Springs. Use the parking lot at the village entrance.
• By Public Transport: Bus towards Songak-myeon or taxi from Onyangoncheon Station (15 minutes).
• Suggested Itinerary: Morning stroll in Oeam Village → Afternoon hot spring bath at Onyang Hot Springs is the classic combination for an Asan trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there an admission fee? There is a small admission fee. It is used for village preservation.
• Can I go inside the houses? Only some open old houses are accessible. Please view residences from outside the walls.
• When is the most beautiful time to visit? Autumn, when persimmons ripen on thatched roofs, and snow-covered winter stone walls are considered the highlights. The green ivy of spring and summer is also lovely.
• Are there experience programs? Experience programs such as Tteokmechigi (rice cake pounding) and traditional games are held depending on the season. Check announcements from the village information center before visiting.

One-Line Summary

Not a film set, but a Joseon village that has been genuinely lived in for 500 years — a place where one stone wall path transports you into a historical drama.

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