The estate was specifically built as a set for the 2004 drama adaptation of the 20-volume novel Toji.
The Pyeongsari rice fields surrounding the house are frequently depicted in national tourism campaigns for their iconic shape and seasonal color changes.
The layout reflects the strict class hierarchy of the late Joseon period, separating living quarters for masters, servants, and laborers.
The complex includes a small literature center dedicated to Park Kyung-ni’s contribution to Korean modern history.
Many interior rooms feature traditional household items and tools used during the early 20th century.
The houses utilize Ondol (underfloor heating) technology, a hallmark of traditional Korean domestic architecture.
The House of Choi Champan is a traditional Korean hanok complex set in the Pyeongsari rice fields of Hadong. It served as the primary filming location for the television adaptation of Park Kyung-ni’s epic novel, Toji (The Land). The site features over 10 traditional structures, including main quarters, outbuildings, and a shrine, restored to depict late Joseon Dynasty lifestyle. Visitors can observe the architectural layout of a wealthy landowner's estate, complete with traditional thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses. The complex is situated at an elevation overlooking the Seomjin River and the surrounding valley. Local exhibits often highlight the history of the literary work and the rural farming culture of the Agyang region. The grounds function as an open-air museum detailing the socioeconomic structure of the era.
From the upper pavilion, looking down across the entire estate with the Pyeongsari plains in the background.
Explore the steep, narrow paths leading up to the higher-ground pavilions for better vantage points of the entire site.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the estate grounds consist of unpaved, uneven dirt paths.
Visit the small shops located near the entrance to try local Hadong green tea, a regional specialty.
Do not overlook the smaller, secondary buildings located further up the hill, as they often contain unique agricultural displays.
Remove footwear before entering any of the traditional wooden indoor rooms.
