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Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

4.3Km    2024-05-30

Seonggok-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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)

4.4Km    2024-12-20

190 , Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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.

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

4.9Km    2024-11-14

423 Sanga-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nakgangmulgil Park, called the Giverny of Korea, is a small waterside park located near Andong Dam. The park is the perfect setting for a relaxing moment, with benches placed under trees and beside walkways throughout the park. The natural environment creates plenty of photo spots. Visitors looking for a longer walk in nature can follow the riverside deck to Wolryeong Park.

Confucian Land (유교랜드)

5.3Km    2024-05-30

346-30 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Confucian Land, located within Andong Culture & Tourism Resort, is a themed exhibition hall that focuses on Korea's Confucian culture. The facility uses the edu-tainment method to make a difficult subject matter easy to understand for young children. Exhibitions include the teachings of famous Confucian scholars like Toegye Yi Hwang and Yulgok Yi I, traditional musical instruments such as the gayageum and haegeum, as well as a video hall with 3D film capabilities and a children's game area with motion-tracking.

Zootopium (주토피움)

5.5Km    2024-05-29

346-95 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Zootopium is the largest animal & plant themed park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, home to over 200 species. The park provides the perfect environment for children to learn more about nature and living organisms. The park features both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as amenities such as a restaurant and play areas for children.

Hakbongjongtaek (학봉종택)

Hakbongjongtaek (학봉종택)

5.9Km    2024-12-20

2830-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hakbong Head House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the head house of the Uiseong Kim Clan. Originally built by Joseon scholar and educator Hakbong Kim Seong-il, it was moved to its present location in 1964. As a head house it has an unusually wide daecheong, as well as a large yard and garden with various trees and oddly shaped rocks. Concerts are regularly held at the old house. Hakbong’s descendants inherited not just this historic house, but also his patriotic spirit, many of them devoting themselves to the anti-Japanese independence movement.

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

7.0Km    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.

An dong gotak Esanru (안동고택 이상루)

An dong gotak Esanru (안동고택 이상루)

7.6Km    2024-12-20

3193-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Andong Old House Lee Sangnu stands at the foot of Cheondeungsan Mountain in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The house has a 250-year history and is still used for family rituals commemorating the founder of the Andong Kim Clan. Lee Sangnu is a dignified two-story wooden pavilion with an attic, while at Yisangru visitors can set a fire in the fire pit in the winter or sleep in a tent or mosquito net in the summer. Cultural programs are available: tea ceremonies, knot craft, the mask dance, natural dyeing, Korean paper craft, and learning about filial piety. The Old House’s location between Andong Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon makes it convenient for local site-seeing.

Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교)

10.4Km    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.

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

10.5Km    2023-05-18

222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bongjeongsa Temple is believed to have been built in 672 by the Great Buddist Monk Uisang. However, other documents seem to state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. During the Korean War, many documents related to the temple were destroyed, so much of the history has been lost. In 1972, while reconstruction work was being done on Geungnakjeon Hall, records were discovered stating the hall was repaired in 1363. This discovery gave concrete evidence that Geungnakjeon Hall is the oldest wooden building in the nation.