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Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)

Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)

17.3Km    2021-11-09

63, Imcheonggak-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-859-0025

Imcheonggak House is the largest remaining household from the Joseon dynasty, holding a history of over 500 years. The house was built for one aristocratic family’s love of the scenic beauty in the surrounding area. It was originally built with a total of 99 kan (traditional measurement of space between pillars) but only 70 remain. The most famous structure on this property is the annexed pavilion, Gunjajeong. An autograph of the famous Confucian scholar Lee Hwang can be found hanging outside the pavilion.

Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap - Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑)

Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap - Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑)

17.5Km    2021-07-13

Beopheung-dong, Andong-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Designated National Treasure No.16, Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap is Korea's oldest and largest stone pagoda.
The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high with a x_width of 7.75 meters. The pagoda was originally built at Beopeungsa Temple during the eighth century of the Unified Silla Kingdom [654-935] and is the only remaining relic from the temple.
The pagoda is presently located on the estate of the head house of the Goseong Lee family. The sangryunbu, the ornamental top portion of the pagoda, has been totally lost, but the lower tiered portions are intact with beautiful carvings of Buddhist tutelary deity. Traces of tiled roof were found on each story of the tower. Historical records show that the tower was rebuilt in 1487 and that around the same period, three parts of the temple remained.

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan (법흥동 고성이씨탑동파종택)

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan (법흥동 고성이씨탑동파종택)

17.5Km    2022-12-21

103, Imcheonggak-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan, located in Andong, serves as a residential house of the Yi descendents even to this day. Constructed in 1685, this house has all of the beautiful features that represent Joseon-style architecture. After this period, additional structures were added periodically. Across from the house is the Seven-story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Site.

Yecheon Astro-Space Center (예천천문우주센터)

Yecheon Astro-Space Center (예천천문우주센터)

18.3Km    2021-12-23

1078, Chunghyo-ro, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-654-1710

Yecheon Astro-Space Center is a theme park that opened in November 2004. The Yecheon Astronomical Science and Culture Center has built and operated the Yecheon Star Observatory. Visitors can stay in the accommodations in the park, observe the distant universe through a large telescope, and experience the space environment such as weightlessness.

In the observation room, visitors can observe the appearance of the universe with a 508 mm (20 inch) reflecting telescope that is automatically controlled by a computer. In the auxiliary observation room, visitors can observe sunspots and huge pillars of fire on the surface of the sun with a quadruple solar telescope. The astronomical projection room is a 'space theater' where a digital astronomical projector and video projector are installed, and images related to the astronomical universe, including seasonal constellations, are screened on a hemispherical dome screen on the ceiling.

At the Yecheon Star Observatory, visitors can observe the pillars of fire that soar through the sun during the day and sunspots that are larger than Earth. At night, visitors can observe the galaxy, the nebula, where stars born and die, as well as star clusters, and the moon, which is the closest celestial body to Earth, has large and small meteorite craterson the surface. There are many more fun experiences at the Yecheon Star Observatory.

Heotjesabap Kkachi Gunmeongjip (헛제사밥까치구멍집 )

Heotjesabap Kkachi Gunmeongjip (헛제사밥까치구멍집 )

18.7Km    2024-11-29

203, Seokju-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-1056

Heotjesabap Kkachi Gumeongjip is a popular restaurant located in Andong, serving yangbansang (yangban table set) fit for the aristocracy. The restaurant interior design features a traditional hanok floor, bringing the aristocratic feeling to life. One of the most popular dishes is hoetjesabap (Andong-style bibimbap). Heotjesabap coloring is not vibrant, but the dish is flavorful, with vegetables and jeon (savory pancakes) piled atop rice. The restaurant, with traditional tiles and designs, producing a feel of gentle harmony and overall traditional beauty coupled with a modern feel.

Woryeonggyo Bridge (월영교)

Woryeonggyo Bridge (월영교)

18.9Km    2025-10-23

Sanga-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

Woryeonggyo Bridge was named in reference to the submerged Woryeongdae Observatory and the names of nearby areas Wolgok-myeon and Eumdamgol. The view of Woryeonggyo Bridge with the moon's reflection in the Nakdonggang River is a beautiful sight. Woryeonggyo Bridge harbors a tragic yet beautiful legend about a wife who made a pair of mituri (hemp shoes) out of her hair in heartfelt yearning and condolence for her late husband. In commemoration of her pure and noble love, the bridge was designed in the style of mituri.

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This spot is where Yeong-sik and Hyeon-suk enjoyed their hanbok date. Perhaps because of the romantic lights, the two managed to confirm their feelings for each other once more. You can walk on the bridge like Yeong-sik and Hyeon-suk did or take the Moon Boat on the lake and enjoy the view of the bridge from the water.

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

19.5Km    2021-07-01

13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-0649

Andong Folk Museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village, a collection of houses and items collected before being submerged after the creation of the dam. The museum preserves and educates visitors on folk, Buddhist, and Confucian cultures. The museum is divided into an indoor section and an outdoor section. The indoor section in particular focuses on the unique cultural aspects of Andong through various exhibitions, as well as in the video screening room. The outdoor section features nearly 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old ice storage rooms, providing a closer look at the lifestyle of the past.

Andong Dam (안동댐)

Andong Dam (안동댐)

19.5Km    2021-07-21

31, Hoban-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-850-4267

Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of 612 meters. x_height of 83 meters and holds 1.2 billion tons of water. Andongho Lake formed by the dam is a popular fishing location.

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

19.5Km    2024-05-30

Seonggok-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

On the other side of the subsidiary dam of Andong Dam, thatched houses can be sparsely seen on a hilltop. The area is practically an outdoor museum, displaying traditional houses that were moved to safety prior to the construction of Andong Dam. Two jangseung (traditional Korean totem poles) are raised at the entrance of the outdoor museum, followed by a monument inscribed with the poem of famous Andong poet and democracy activist, Lee Yuk-sa. On the monument, his most noted work “Gwangya” (Wild Plain) is carved.

Nearby attractions include Andong Museum, Lee Yuk-sa Monument, a filming site of “Taejo Wang Geon (2000)," and Andongho Lake.

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

19.5Km    2024-12-20

190 , Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-9001

Gurume Resort in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, consists of seven traditional hanok dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries that were moved to this location because of a flood. The re-assembled hanok have been equipped with modern toilets, bathrooms, and AC units - plus a modern security system. Facilities include a book-cafe, a restaurant, a traditional experience room and a plaza.