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Suaedang (안동 수애당)

17.2Km    2024-12-20

1714-11 , Sugogyonggye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Suaedang House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1939 by independence activist Soo Ae Yu Jin-geol, and is a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural asset. The hipped-and-gabled pavilion and the ㄱ-shaped gobangchae (female servants’ quarters) face each other across the courtyard, and the house has a 10-metre lofty gate. Suaedang was moved to its current location in 1987 due to the construction of the Imha Dam. The room and Daecheongmaru are red clay-walled and natural painted. The view of the lake from Suaecang is very beautiful.

Hakgasan Recreational Forest (학가산자연휴양림)

17.4Km    2021-06-15

210, Hyuyangnim-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hakgasan Recreational Forest is located in a valley on the northern side of Hakgasan Mountain, known for its clean air. The recreational forest has log cabins that harmonize with the nearby trees, creeks, and rocks, making visitors feel as if they are resting at a luxury villa. It is an ideal vacation destination for those who want to get closer to nature. There is a hiking path leading to the summit of Hakgasan Mountain from the forest, taking around 2 hours. Additional amenities within the forest include campfire pits, an outdoor stage, children's playground, exercise equipment, water play area, a lecture hall, and more.

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

18.0Km    2025-10-23

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

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.

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

18.1Km    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)

18.5Km    2025-12-04

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

Okyeon pavilion (옥연정사)

19.0Km    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.

Buyongdae Cliff (부용대)

19.0Km    2025-10-23

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

Buyongdae Cliff is about 64 meters high, situated where the Taebaek Mountain Range ends. From the summit, one can get a bird’s-eye-view of Hahoe Village in Andong. The name was taken from the ancient name of the village in Chinese. Meaning lotus, Buyong is said to have been the name of Hahoe Village, given its configuration of houses spread out like a lotus flower. Thus, one can get the best view of the village from the cliff. Located near Buyongdae are Ogyeonjeongsa House, Gyeomamjeongsa House, and Hwacheonseowon Confucian Academy.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - variety show"I Am Solo"
This spot featured in the show as a date spot. The participants sat on mats laid out by the Nakdonggang River and took pictures in pairs with Buyongdae Cliff in the background. You can also head to the top of the cliff to get a great view of Hahoe Village, one of Andong’s most famous tourist sites.

Bukchondeak (하회 북촌댁)

19.1Km    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))

19.1Km    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)

19.1Km    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).