Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교) - Area information - Korea travel information

Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교)

12.9Km    2023-04-07

1333-5, Toegye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Andong School of Korean Etiquette, which is located in Andong, is a mecca of Korea's Confucian customs and provides an opportunity to experience traditional Korean etiquette.

In addition to Korean traditional etiquette, Andong School of Korean Etiquette also teaches tea etiquette and traditional Korean music using instruments such as janggu and gayageum. Students can also experience the joy of learning how to play folk games such as yunnori and kite-flying. The school offers a wide variety of hands-on programs related to Korea's traditions and customs such as mask dance, paper craft, cooking, wedding, and eco-rafting on Nakdonggang River.

There are other popular tourist attractions nearby such as Dosanseowon Confucian Academy, Forest Science Museum and Yi Yuk-sa Literary Hall.

Okyeon pavilion (옥연정사)

Okyeon pavilion (옥연정사)

12.9Km    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.

Bukchondeak (하회 북촌댁)

Bukchondeak (하회 북촌댁)

13.1Km    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.

RakKoJae Andong(Hahoe) (락고재 안동(하회))

RakKoJae Andong(Hahoe) (락고재 안동(하회))

13.2Km    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.

Ga Gyeong Jae (가경재)

Ga Gyeong Jae (가경재)

13.3Km    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).

Yangjindang/ 하회 양진당

Yangjindang/ 하회 양진당

13.3Km    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)

Garam Choyeonjae (가람초연재)

13.3Km    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.

Damyeonjae (담연재)

13.3Km    2023-07-10

76-3 , Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Damyeonjae is a hanok accommodation located in Hahoe Village, Andong. It was built in the 1980s but faithfully implemented the appearance of a traditional hanok. The chimney rising behind the yard and the tiles which line the roof are excellent enough to be considered a cultural asset, and the wood used for the beams and the cheongmaru is also very luxurious. Uniquely, it was built in a 'c' shape with the gate and haengnangchae moved to the edge of the yard, rather than a square shape like the traditional hanok in the Gyeongsang region. Thanks to the open view to the south, the entire Andong Hahoe Village and Hwasan Mountain can be viewed from the yard. Damyeonjae is the home of Korean actor Ryu Si-won, and his is known to have spent his childhood here. In 1999, Queen Elizabeth II of England experienced Korean culture and received a 73rd birthday award here, making it even more famous. Damyeonjae is currently operated as a hanok stay where only one group can stay each day. The kitchen and bathroom are modernly decorated to add convenience.

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

13.4Km    2024-12-19

51 , Hyanggyo 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Imyeonjae Head House on Hyanggyo-dil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has been the home of the Heunghae Bae clan ever since Bae Sang-ji settled here around 1400. (The house is also known as Baekjuk Old House, memorialising the name of Bae’s consort.) The wooden walls, stairs and eves of Imyeonjae exude old-time hanok charm, and visitors will find a small reading room which has been a library ever since the house was built. Guestrooms are fitted with AC, while the shared bathrooms are modern and clean.

Yeongju Museom Village (영주 무섬마을)

Yeongju Museom Village (영주 무섬마을)

15.6Km    2021-08-24

31-12, Museom-ro 234beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located in Sudo-ri in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Museom Village is a charming hanok village surrounded by water. Flowing down from Sobaeksan Mountain and Taebaeksan Mountain, Naeseongcheon Stream and Yeongjucheon Stream converge and loop around Museom Village, surrounding the village on three sides with water. This peninsula-like village is not only the center of traditional Korean culture, but also has a gorgeous natural landscape complete with a wide sandy riverside and a lush inland forest.

Known for Haeudang and Manjukje Houses (two of the most historical hanok houses in the area), the village is also home to other outstanding traditional houses such as the Kim Gyu-jin House and the Kim Wi-jin House. Manjukje House is located at the heart of the village and the oldest traditional house in this hanok village. Manjukje was built in 1666 (7th year of King Heonjong's reign) by Bak Su (the father of the Bannam Bak Family).

Nearby Manjukje is Manun House, built in the early 19th century and named after Kim Hwi-geol (penname “Manun”). The house later became the home of the wife of the famous poet Jo Ji-hun, author of “Byeolli,” a poem expressing the beauty of Museom Village.

Other notable houses include the Kim Wi-jin House (a house belonging to aristocrats), the Kim Jeong-gyu House (a house without the traditional outer fencing), and the Bak Jae-yeon House, where the writings of Bak Gyu-su (a respected scholar during the Joseon period) still remain today.

Another famous attraction in the village is the Single Log Bridge, which was the village’s only connection to the outside world for over 350 years before the construction of Sudo Bridge in 1979. It is a tiny bridge in terms of x_width (30 cm), but it stretches for over 150 meters. It is said that the bridge was rebuilt annually after being destroyed each rainy season. With the construction of Sudo Bridge, the Single Log Bridge was no longer needed, but was rebuilt some time later in its original form. To celebrate the bridge’s impressive history, the village hosts the Single-Log Bridge Festival every October.