Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산])

.0M    2024-05-29

386 Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Before it became a Confucian academy, Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy was originally located in Pungsang-hyeon under the name Pungakseodang School, which was used as a educational institution since the Goryeo dynasty by a political party known as the Sarim Party. It was moved to its current location in Byeongsan by a well-respected Confucian scholar named Yu Seong-nyong, penname Seoae, in 1572, and renamed to Byeongsanseowon in 1614.

In 1863, Byeongsanseowon was recognized by the king to receive support as a private Confucian academy. The lecture hall and shrine were reconstructed in 1921 and 1937 respectively as part of preservation efforts made during the Japanese occupation. This academy is designated as a Historic Site, housing a collection of 1,000 documents and 3,000 books, including works by Yu Seong-nyong.

Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

455.0M    2024-12-19

332 , Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Song Gye-heon is a pinewood-built hanok in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - not far from the famous Byeongsan Seowon Confucian school - which combines traditional hanok style with modern convenience. The hanok is rented out as a single unit, and is ideal for families or group travelers. There are 3 bedrooms, one with a bed and the other two Korean-style rooms, with ample living space. There’s a kitchen for guests’ use, and the owner is happy to guide you round the Andong area.

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

2.4Km    2024-05-29

206 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, a representative traditional Korean folk town that is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Property). The museum displays not only Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world.

The museum consists of five permanant exhibition halls and one special exhibition hall, housing a wide range of masks from all over the world along with Hahoe masks. The museum also offers activity programs such as wearing a mask, mask trick art, photo zone, and more.

Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe) (하회별신굿탈놀이 상설공연)

2.5Km    2025-12-04

3-15, Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bukchondeak (하회 북촌댁)

3.1Km    2024-08-05

7 , Hahoebukchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hahoe Bukchon House is the largest house in Hahoe, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and was first built by Joseon civil official Ryu Sa-chun in the reign of King Jeongjo. Guestrooms include the former sarangbang (studies) called Bukchonyugeo, Sarang and Susinwa, as well as attic rooms and kitchens. In the yard is an exquisite 300-year-old pine tree resembling the curve the Nakdong River makes round Hahoe village. The house contains valuable relics, including a 17th century map showing Dokdo and Gando as Korean territory, and a painting of flowers given to Ryu by the king.

Okyeon pavilion (옥연정사)

3.1Km    2024-12-20

86 , Gwangdeoksolbat-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Okyeonjeongsa Temple in Hahoe Village, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built by Joseon scholar Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong for the purpose of living quietly with the help of his philosophy, after losing his house in Hahoe in a great flood of the Nakdong River. Wonrakjae is a detached house with a 460-year-old pine tree in the yard and a view of Hahoe Village in the background, while Sesimjae is the building Seoae used as a private school.

Ga Gyeong Jae (가경재)

3.1Km    2024-12-20

69-5 , Hahoenamchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gagyeongjae is a thatched hanok on the edge of Hahoe  Folk Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. There are five guestrooms altogether. The main house or Anchae has a wooden porch while the Sarangchae (men’s house) shares a central living space. Windows are lined in the traditional way with hanji paper, and opening them lets in a cooling breeze and reveals the beautiful surrounding landscape. The wood-fired Red Clay sauna room is very popular, but visitors need to make a reservation at least two days in advance to get the furnace started. Rooms have AC installed (additional fees in summer).

RakKoJae Andong(Hahoe) (락고재 안동(하회))

3.2Km    2024-10-17

51 , Hahoegangbyeon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Rakkojae is a guest house by the ferry over the Nakdong River in Hahoe Village, Andong, Geyongsangbuk-do. It consists of four buildings, each with one or two guest rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom, and one incorporates a sauna.  Starlit and moonlit evenings in Hahoe refresh both mind and body, and by crossing the river by ferry boat and climbing Buyongdae Cliff, visitors can enjoy panoramas of the historic village and beautiful Nakdong valley. Another ‘must see’ is the nearby Mansongjeong Pine Forest - one of Korea’s Natural Monuments.

Yangjindang/ 하회 양진당

3.2Km    2025-03-05

68 , Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hahoe Yangjindang, in Hahoe Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the head house of the Ryu Clan of Pungsan. Also known as Ipam Old House, it’s a designated national cultural treasure. An unusual feature is the incorporation of two different architectural styles: the sarangchae is in the Goryeo style, while the anchae is in the Joseon style. The rooms are simple and elegant, with antique mother-of-pearl cupboards, tableware cabinets, and ceramics placed here and there add to the old-time charm. Guests can enjoy traditional folk games, or have a go at home-brewing or making rice cakes and sweets.

Garam Choyeonjae (가람초연재)

3.2Km    2024-08-01

76-6 , Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Garam Choyeonjae stands within Hahoe Traditional Village in a loop of the beautiful Nakdonggang River in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Among Hahoe’s tile-roofed old houses, this one’s thatched roof stands out. ‘Garam’ was the pen name of the owner’s grandfather - a descendant of the Joseon scholar Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong - while ‘Choyeonjae’ means a thatched house where swallows live. The swallows’ nest is still there under the eaves, and sunset views from the wooden terrace of the sarangchae (men’s house) are a dreamy experience. Visitors can also learn about traditional technologies such as treadmills and millstones.