Dangye Village in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province, boasts a rather unusual attraction -- stone walls. The 2-m-tall enclosures are made of two layers: a lower row of large stones and an upper section of smaller stones set in mud. Stately mansions in the form of hanok, or traditional Korean houses, sit in the area along with smaller rustic homes.
At a glance, Dangye is not much different from other provincial villages with a main road at the center and a brook flowing nearby. But there are some unique charms that can only be discovered first-hand.
The two-story police station is decorated with a traditional tiled roof, and the elementary school has a main gate of triple bays with a raised central bay typical of private Confucian academies. Most buildings in the village are modern but feature traditional roofs. It is often these roofs alone that are visible to pedestrians who peer over the tall stone walls. A trek through the town can feel like walking through a maze.
The alleys are dotted with ancient homes that have been designated cultural assets by the provincial government. Some are managed by caretakers, while regrettably, others are left in neglect.
A Park clan owns the most impressive home. Built in 1630 in the Chosun period, it has a U-shaped plan, typical of rich farmhouses in the nation's southern region. It includes inner quarters for women, the master's quarters and servants' quarters.?
Visitors interested in a taste of life at a traditional home can book a visit to Yulsuwon (http://www.yulsuwon.com/), which opened in February 2013.
Trips are most exciting when they include unexpected but pleasant surprises. Dangye Village will certainly not be disappointing.
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