An dong gotak Esanru (안동고택 이상루) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

12.0Km    2023-05-18

222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-4181

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.

Oryuheon House (오류헌)

13.0Km    2024-12-19

18-15 , Gireumaje-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-2704

Oryuheon, near Lake Imha in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a 400-year-old Joseon period house and a national folk cultural asset. The delicate window and screen muntins and parquet floors in the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate house) exemplify the magnificence of yangban houses of the 1600s. The guestroom is in an annex building and consists of a large sleeping room, a daecheongmaru living room, and a bathroom/toilet. Cooking is not allowed, but a free Korean breakfast is provided, and barbecues can also be arranged. Nearby are Imhaho Water Leisure Camp, Manhyujeong Pavilion, and Hahoe Village.

Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지))

13.6Km    2025-10-23

29 Gunjari-gil, Waryong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-5414

Andong Gunja Village is a cluster of around twenty hanok. During the Joseon dynasty, this area produced many scholars, hence earning the name Gunja Village, meaning a village where many learned scholars reside. Designated cultural heritage sites include Takcheongjeong Historic House, and Shrine of the Gwangsan Kim Clan. Visitors can experience hanok stay, immersing themselves in the ambiance of historic houses and traditional customs.

Andong Gunja Village (안동 군자마을)

13.6Km    2024-02-23

29 Gunjari-gil, Waryong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Andong Gunja Village, established 600 years ago, was relocated 2 kilometers from its original site due to submergence during the construction of Andong Dam. The village's tradtional houses and pavilions were meticulously moved to preserve their historic value. Known as Gunja Village, it derives its name from a remark by the Joseon-era civil servant Jeong Gu, who noted, "There is no one in the village who is not a Gunja (gentleman)". The village is home to over 20 ancient houses, including the Hujodang Head House and Takcheongjeong Pavilion, maintained in their original state. Moreover, the village archives over 1,000 documents detailing adoption, property ownership, and labor distribution.

Dawoo Motel (다우모텔)

14.6Km    2024-12-19

66 , Jangteojungang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-9100

The Dawoo is a motel in the downtown area of ​​Pungsan-eup, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, whose reasonable rates make it a favorite with visitors to Hahoe Village. Guestrooms are either bedroom-style or ondol-style. There is no extra charge for additional members when  family travelers use the ondol room. Some rooms have bathtubs. Bottled water, coffee, and soft drinks are provided free of charge upon arrival. Pets are welcome, and there’s an English language information services if needed. Hahoe Folk Village and Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy are just 20 minutes away by car.

Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

15.8Km    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.

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

16.2Km    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.

Jeongjae Head House (정재종택)

16.3Km    2024-12-20

2661-8 , Gyeongdong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-6205

Jeongjae Head House is the head house of Joseon scholar Jeongjae Ryu Chi-myeong, a colleague of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. The house overlooks Imha Lake in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and is 300 years old. The long endurance of the stone foundations, roof tiles and wooden beams and porch gives the place a solid, calming feel. The house consists of a daemunchae (gate house) jeongchim (square-shaped building), haengnangchae (servants’ quarters), sadang or shrine, and a pavilion called Manujeong which houses a lecture hall but can also be used for lodging. Guests can learn how to brew songhwaju spirit and tarak fermented milk liquor, and listen to gayageum or folk song performances.