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

8.8 Km    18244     2024-05-30

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.

Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))

Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))

9.2 Km    15675     2022-12-27

199-152, Cheongnyangsan-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-672-1446

Located in Cheongnyangsan Mountain Provincial Park, Cheongnyangsa Temple was built by the great monk Wonhyo in 663, the 3rd year of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom. According to the principles of feng shui, the area is an ideal place for a temple – with the 12 mountain peaks surrounding the temple like the petals of a lotus flower.

The temple is home to two precious historical remains; one is the board of Yuribojeon that King Gongmin of Goryeo wrote upon and the other is Jibul. Yuribojeon is the building where Yaksa-yorae-bul (the Medicine Buddha Statute) is housed and Jibul is a Buddha statute made of paper that was painted with gold.

At the back of the temple is Bosalbong Peak looking out towards Cheongnyangsan Mountain. A 30-minute walk along the hiking trail will lead the hikers to Eungjinjeon, a hermitage with a beautiful view where the great monk Wonhyo once stayed. Behind Eungjinjeon stands Geumtapbong Peak and the sheer cliffs below. The peak was named Geumtapbong (meaning ‘golden pagoda’ in Korean) since it looks like a nine-story pagoda with pine trees growing around the base. In the autumn, the beautiful red, gold and orange hues of the maple trees are a true sight to behold.

Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교)

11.4 Km    13391     2023-04-07

1333-5, Toegye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-0511

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.

Waryong Gisa Sikdang(와룡기사식당)

Waryong Gisa Sikdang(와룡기사식당)

13.4 Km    45     2020-11-26

8 Taerigeumsan-ro Andong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-854-8980

It is a Korean restaurant with 20 years’ tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is braised chicken.

Hakgasan Chamma Sikdang(학가산참마식당)

Hakgasan Chamma Sikdang(학가산참마식당)

14.3 Km    98     2021-04-09

677, Bukpyeong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-868-7456

It is a good house with delicious dishes including fresh yams, where side dishes are cooked every morning. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is bulgogi.

Bonghwa Pavilion Culture Center[Korea Quality] / 봉화정자문화생활관[한국관광 품질인증]

Bonghwa Pavilion Culture Center[Korea Quality] / 봉화정자문화생활관[한국관광 품질인증]

16.9 Km    0     2023-06-10

88 , Buraengi-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-679-6963

Visitors to the Bonghwa Pavilion Cultural Residence Center can experience the Nujeong culture firsthand during their stay in the Solhyangchon, which is set in Oesam-ri, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and is themed around traditional towers and pavilions. Solhyangchoin can be divided into pensions and guest rooms, and reservations can only be made through the Bonghwa-gun Sports Facility Office's website. The pavilion exhibition hall, the pavilion garden, the pavilion rest area, and the dormitory yard are also available for your use. Nearby tourist attractions include Changpyeong Forest Park, Dadeok Mineral Spring Tourist Site, and Munsusan Natural Recreation Forest.

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival (봉화은어축제)

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival (봉화은어축제)

17.4 Km    28434     2023-05-17

Naeseong-ri, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-674-3053

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival is one of Korea's prime summer festivals and celebrates the local specialty product of sweetfish. The sweetfish from Bonghwa are recorded as having been given as tribute to the king during the Joseon dynasty. The highest-quality sweetfish come from the upstream sections of the Nakdonggang and Seomjingang Rivers, where Bonghwa-gun is located. The festival offers numerous participatory programs including fishing, water play, a water fight, and agricultural experiences. Visitors who participate in fishing activities can feast on their catch.

Dongak Golgeumjae Garden (동악골금재가든)

Dongak Golgeumjae Garden (동악골금재가든)

17.4 Km    49     2021-03-23

166, Dongakgol-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-855-9380

It is a famous restaurant for maeuntang (fish stew), which produces tastes by boiling it in a stone pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is spicy catfish stew.

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

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

18.3 Km    29830     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.

An dong gotak Esanru [Korea Quality] / 안동고택 이상루 [한국관광 품질인증]

An dong gotak Esanru [Korea Quality] / 안동고택 이상루 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.5 Km    14594     2023-09-01

3193-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3522-1542

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.