Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

5.8Km 2021-07-01

13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-0649

Andong Folk Museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village, a collection of houses and items collected before being submerged after the creation of the dam. The museum preserves and educates visitors on folk, Buddhist, and Confucian cultures. The museum is divided into an indoor section and an outdoor section. The indoor section in particular focuses on the unique cultural aspects of Andong through various exhibitions, as well as in the video screening room. The outdoor section features nearly 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old ice storage rooms, providing a closer look at the lifestyle of the past.

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

5.9Km 2024-05-30

Seonggok-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

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.

Hyoja Tongdak (효자통닭)

5.9Km 2024-12-26

54, Dangbuk-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9642-4602

This restaurant is famous for its jjorimdak, which has a concentrated flavor thanks to slow-braising the chicken until the sauce is almost dry.

Andong Hospital (안동병원)

6.1Km 2025-10-23

11 Angsil-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Founded in 1982 in Andong-si, Andong Hospital is a general hospital and a member organization of Andong Medical Group Hospital.

We operate several specialized centers designated or certified by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (e.g., Regional Emergency Center, Air Ambulance Helicopter, Integrated Cancer Center, Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease Center (RCDC), Spine and Joint Center, Clinical Trial Center, and Robotic Surgery Center).

Within the Andong Medical Foundation are Andong Hospital, Andong Nursing Hospital, Yongsang Andong Hospital, and Andong Hospital Specialized Care Center so that patients can receive connected care at general acute care hospitals, nursing hospitals, and nursing homes.

Andong Medical Group Hospital oversees Andong Hospital, Andong Convalescent Hospital, and Yongsang Andong Hospital. This allows patients to receive coordinated care at general acute care hospitals, convalescent hospitals, and nursing homes.

Andong Dam (안동댐)

6.4Km 2021-07-21

31, Hoban-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-850-4267

Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of 612 meters. x_height of 83 meters and holds 1.2 billion tons of water. Andongho Lake formed by the dam is a popular fishing location.

CHIAMGOTAEK (치암고택)

6.8Km 2024-12-20

297-10 , Toegye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-4411, +82-10-3530-4413

Chiam Old House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Chiam Lee Man-hyeon, a Joseon official in the time of King Gojong, and is now a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural treasure. Five of the buildings - Anchae, Sarangchae, Daemunchae, Byeoldangchae, and Byeolchae - have guestrooms, and reserving two or three rooms together enables visitors to feel they’re staying in a Joseon yangban’s house. Daemunchae has the best views over the house and surrounding landscape. The flower garden is a nice place to stroll and ponder the beauty of nature.

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

6.8Km 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.

Dongwon Jokbal (동원족발)

7.0Km 2024-10-15

42, Bokju-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-8292

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Minu Sutbul Jangeo Nara(민우숯불장어나라)

7.6Km 2025-08-01

24, Gwangmyeong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-843-6888

This is a place where you can enjoy healthy eel dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled eel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Oryuheon House (오류헌)

9.2Km 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.

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