hahoe and yangdong
states: [korea]
category: cultural
year: 2010
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 36.5391666667, 128.5166666667
last visited: 2018
unesco id: 1324
world heritage site: 1324
Hahoe and Yangdong, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are historic villages in Korea that exemplify traditional Confucian culture from the Joseon Dynasty. These well-preserved settlements showcase distinctive architecture, including thatched-roof houses and tiled-roof residences for the nobility, reflecting the social hierarchy of the era. The villages highlight traditional living patterns, with layouts designed to harmonize with the natural landscape, and they preserve cultural practices like folk traditions and ancestral rituals. Their historical and cultural significance offers a glimpse into Korea’s past societal structure and values.
