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Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

12.8Km    2024-12-19

332 , Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3522-1104

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.

Gilpung (길풍)

Gilpung (길풍)

12.9Km    2021-03-23

8, Nabau-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-9967

It is a clean and delicious restaurant, selected by the Korea Tourism Organization, where you can taste Andong's local food. This restaurant's signature menu is Andong braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Andong Hanji (안동한지체험)

13.0Km    2020-01-30

13, Nabau-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-7007

Andong Hanji, located at the entrance of Hahoe Village, an area preserving Korean traditions and customs, has done its best to continue the manufacturing of traditional Korean paper, hanji. Andong Hanji makes hanji using Korean paper mulberry and clean water. The center features many items made from hanji, and offers experience programs for students, as well as factory tours to learn more about the complete production process. Andong Hanji is proudly produces the largest amount of exceptional quality hanji in approximately 60 different types for various uses.

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

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

13.2Km    2024-05-29

386 Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
82-54-858-5929

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.

Yangsodang[Korea Quality] / 양소당[한국관광 품질인증]

Yangsodang[Korea Quality] / 양소당[한국관광 품질인증]

13.7Km    2024-10-30

28 , Jangtaegol-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9005-0891, +82-10-5260-9565

Yangsodang is the head house of the Andong Kim Clan, which dates back 230 years and is located in Sosan Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Being a true hanok built by joining wood without nails, this house is a perfect place to take in the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. There are five guest rooms, including the Anchae Anbang (main room in the main building), a large ondol (underfloor heated) room across from the Anchae (main building), and a large Sarangchae (detached building) that has two rooms with a maru (wide wooden floor area); all of the rooms, except the small room, have either a daecheong maru (wooden-floored living room) or toenmaru (narrow wooden porch). In the yard east of Yangjo-dang, you can experience what it is like to live in a hanok, as well as participate in craft activities using Hanji (Korean paper).

Mancho Gotaek  [Korea Quality]만초고택[한국관광 품질인증]

Mancho Gotaek [Korea Quality]만초고택[한국관광 품질인증]

15.0Km    2023-10-30

48, Geumsojungang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5191-3697, +82-10-3057-2223

The 150-year old Mancho Gotaek (Old House) in Imha-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Mancho Im Dong-han, a Joseon courtier at the court of King Gojong, and is an Andong cultural heritage asset. With a mountain behind and a stream flowing in front of it,  this was a perfect spot for a house according to Korean pungsu (feng shui). Guestrooms comprise a sarangbang, small room, larger room, and loft room, all ondol-heated. Nearby must-visit places include the Geumso Ecological Park and Andongpo Village where Andong hemp is made.

Mokseogwon (목석원)

Mokseogwon (목석원)

15.0Km    2021-03-30

159, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-3788

It is a folk-food specialty restaurant with beautiful scenery and group seats, for various gatherings. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is Andong-style bibimbap.

Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])

Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])

15.2Km    2024-12-03

186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-3588

Hahoe Village is one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, the village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan, which still makes up 70 percent of the villagers. The village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999, and President George H. Bush of the U.S.A. in 2005.

The village has many cultural treasures and important cultural materials, earning the village the designation of National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1984. Hahoe Masks, a National Treasure, is also an important feature of the village.

Andong Gangodeungeo Teojutdaegam (안동간고등어터줏대감)

Andong Gangodeungeo Teojutdaegam (안동간고등어터줏대감)

15.3Km    2021-03-24

217, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-1500

This is a place where you can enjoy Andong Jjimdak, the representative dish of Andong. This restaurant's signature menu is andong braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

15.3Km    2024-05-29

206 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-2288

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.