jjok sam jipUnder the Bright Light of Gyeongju, the Story Unfolds
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13-5, Wonhwa-ro 181beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea

US$ 287 ~ US$ 302

4 to 4 guests / 1 inventory
Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00
  • BBQ facilities
  • Projector or TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Swimming pool
The Quiet Consolation of a Thousand Years
Gyeongju, in Gyeongsangbuk-do, is an area where the millennium of Silla and the stories that surround it co-exist. Just a few minutes walk from Daereungwon, a world heritage site, and Cheomseongdae, Jjoksam Jip is filled with a thousand years of history. 'Jjoksam' is a Korean term referring to clear, indigo-colored spring water, and it originated during the Goryeo Dynasty before gradually becoming the home of the people in Gyeongju.
 The host who lived in Gyeongju, built Jjoksam Jip in place of his wooden hanok.
 Through the addition of modern elements to the roof and interior, the basic structure of a 50-year-old wooden hanok was preserved and renovated. Gyeongju, where the blue spring was located, is a city of springs, where time is slowly flowing and where today's history is being written.

A living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom are located inside, while outside, there are swimming pools, yards, dining tables, and chairs for camping. After following the stepping stones to the gravel field of bamboo that looks like white snow, you will find a spring house in front of the yard. In the first bedroom, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the quiet yard at a glance, as well as feel the connection between inside and outside. The subtle moon-shaped lighting accentuates the antique appearance of the house on a spring day. For the sake of preserving the passage of time, rafters were used in the kitchen. Tables and chairs in dark hues provide comfort, while ivory tiles and tableware present a sense of neatness. A window in the bathroom provides light that is ideal for taking a bath. There are three types of bath bombs that are available to those who visit. On the top floor, which connects the inside and outside of the building, you may experience the soothing sound of bamboo shaking as you sip tea in a quiet setting. On the outside, there is a swimming pool with indigo tiles, implying the possibility of swimming at any time of year. Several camping chairs and tables are located near it, so you can make pleasant memories in the yard.

The Jjoksam Jip can be reached in 25 minutes on foot from Hwangridan-gil, where restaurants and cafes are gathered in Gyeongju. Perhaps you might enjoy a meal and coffee on Hwangridan-gil while walking slowly to Jjoksam Jip at lunchtime. Each time when you encounter historical and cultural heritages in the center of the city, you will feel like time is ticking backward. While looking at the night sky of Gyeongju, let us sit on the mat of Jjoksam Jip at night and experience peace of mind. You will enjoy this time of solitude.

Edited by STAYFOLIO
Designed by Taeseong Construction
Photo by Kihun Park (@arc_factory)
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