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Garam Choyeonjae (가람초연재)

2024-08-01

76-6 , Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Garam Choyeonjae stands within Hahoe Traditional Village in a loop of the beautiful Nakdonggang River in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Among Hahoe’s tile-roofed old houses, this one’s thatched roof stands out. ‘Garam’ was the pen name of the owner’s grandfather - a descendant of the Joseon scholar Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong - while ‘Choyeonjae’ means a thatched house where swallows live. The swallows’ nest is still there under the eaves, and sunset views from the wooden terrace of the sarangchae (men’s house) are a dreamy experience. Visitors can also learn about traditional technologies such as treadmills and millstones.

Hamyang Ildoo Gotaek

2021-04-09

50-13, Gaepyeong-gil, Jigok-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-962-7077

The Old House of Ildu in Hamyang is the birthplace of Jeong Yeo-chang (1450-1504, pen-name: Ildu), a great Neo-Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty. It is situated at the center of Gaepyeong Village, where many members of the Hadong Jeong clan and the Pungcheon Roh clan settled, in Jigok-myeon, Hamyang. The house is considered an invaluable historic material for studies on the architectural style of the 17th to 18th centuries and the history of the Joseon Dynasty. The house covers a total area of 9,917m2 and consists of the haengrangchae (servants’ quarters), sarangchae (a detached building used as a reception room for male guests), jungmunganchae (middle gate building), anchae (the inner house), araechae (outhouse near the gate), gobang (storeroom), shrine, gotganchae (warehouse), and a tall gate. Upon entering the house, visitors will notice an earthen wall that divides the sarangchae, which is built on a high foundation, from the other spaces so as to prevent visitors from looking inside the women’s spaces and shrine. The house’s most distinguished feature is the sarangchae, whose role and size were expanded, unlike other hanok houses at that time. The sarangchae was built in a “ㄱ”-shaped layout and is connected to the “ㅡ”-shaped jungmunganchae. Notably, the sarangchae’s numaru (attic, upper floor) is a well-designed library that attests to the scholarly spirit of Jeong. After entering via the Ilgagmun Gate (front gate with two posts and a roof), a middle gate comes into view. After passing this gate, there is the “ㅁ”-shaped anchae, or women’s quarters, with a courtyard. Then, after passing a room of the anchae, there is the gotganchae flanked by the shrine and the an-sarangchae. Currently, the house provides a variety of accommodation including four rooms in the haengnangchae, two rooms in the an-sarangchae, and three rooms in the sarangchae. The latter two are equipped with outside toilets. In particular, the sarangchae, as the core space of the house, offers an open view of Seokgasan Mountain from the numaru (upper floor) of the Takcheongjae Building. Although the house is designed and decorated with antique household objects, furniture and interior items, the toilets and bathrooms are modernized for guests’ convenience. As the Old House of Ildu has been designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 186, it is maintained by the local administrative office. However, Jeong Ui-gyun, an 18th-generation descendant of Jeong Yeo-chang, lives in a house in the orchard opposite the Old House of Ildu, and comes and goes constantly. Although cooking is not possible at the house, Jeong allows guests to have a garden party or cook in his large garden next to the detached building.

Jungon Head House

2021-04-09

13, Gangdong 1-gil, Wicheon-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-2518-4727

Located in Geochang County in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, the Head House of Mr. Jeong On shows a peculiar style of ancient Korean architecture. Since the house is located in a basin surrounded by high mountains, it was built in overlapping style as the typical architectural style in the northern region in order to endure the cold. In addition, the "eyebrow" roof was added as protection from the frequent rain. The house is mainly visited by families on weekends and research organizations on weekdays. Visitors can enjoy various healing and cultural activities in the trekking course of Mt. Geumwonsan and the Suseungdae Amusement Park, which are 1km away. The Anchae is used by the owner family, and the Sarangchae, Jungmunchae, and Daemunchae are used as guest rooms. Groups can rent the entire Sarangchae building.

Wonhak Goga (원학고가)

2024-08-05

109-5 , Hwangsan 1-gil, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Wonhakgoga is a large and imposing hanok in the center of Hwangsan Village, Geochang, Gyeongsangnam-do - not far from the famous Suseungdae Rock - and was head house of the Geochang Shin Clan for around 500 years. The house’s fine gabled roofs, large pillars and foundation stones, and decoration of the kind usually found in palaces and temples mark it out as home to a prestigious family. Visitors can stay in Jungmunchae, Daemunchae or Sarangchae - the latter of which has a bathroom and toilet. Wonhakgoga is a good base for visiting the annual 인재

Umyeongri [Korea Quality] / 우명리 정씨고가(효리댁) [한국관광 품질인증]

2024-07-01

6 , Hyori-gil, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-70-4257-4110

The Jeong Clan Old House in Umyeong-ri, Hamyang-gun - also known as Hyori’s Old House - was home to a number of Joseon scholars, and has been designated a Gyeongsangnam-do cultural treasure. Visitors will notice that the anchae women’s house is separated by a low wall from the other buildings, to keep the women’s area private. There is a vegetable garden, and slightly aside from the residences is an outbuilding where learned Joseon gentlemen - ‘seonbi’ - would gather to study and discuss. The old house was opened to guests in 2013 so visitors can come and feel the history of the place for themselves.

YETMASIL (옛마실펜션)

2024-08-05

65 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yetmashil Pension in Okrim-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a hanok built of pinewood and red clay, whose rooms offer comfortable bedding and ondol underfloor heating. Each guestroom has a living room, kitchen and bathroom. The pension has a spacious yard with pine trees, natural stones and wild flowers, providing a peaceful view. On clear nights you can see fireflies here!

Eoreumgol Hanok Pension (얼음골한옥펜션&캠핑장)

2024-12-13

11-12 , Hayangjian-gil, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Eoreumgol Hanok Pension is a hanok pension located between Gajisan Provincial Park and Unmunsan County Park in Gyeongsangnam-do. There are three guest rooms in the pension that have been constructed with red clay, hardwood charcoal powder, and red clay hemp cloth in order to provide health and healing to guests. For convenience, it is equipped with a modern kitchen and bathroom, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, outdoor barbecue facilities, and traditional games like rolling hoops and tuho (arrow-throwing). Each season, the pension operates an outdoor campsite and organizes apple and chestnut picking activities.

SONANGGOO (소낭구펜션)

2024-08-05

83 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sonanggu Pension stands on a high point overlooking Jisepohang Port in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s a 2-storey building of timber and red clay with a terraced garden full of flowers, trees, and wild grasses, plus a resting area and a gazebo with fine views. Each room is equipped with modern kitchen facilities and toilets, and in the yard there’s a hot-stone grill for Korean-style barbecues.

Maesa Old house (고성 최필간고택)

2024-12-19

55 , Hakdongdoldam-gil, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Choi Pilgan Old House in Hakdong Village, Goseong, is a Gyeongsangnam-do cultural asset and has been in the Jeonju Choi family for 11 generations - that’s 200 years! The house has a high stone wall, and beyond the gate house stand an anchae, a sarangchae and two other buildings, with the men's and women's spaces separated by an inner gate as per tradition. A leisurely walk round the house’s time-drenched perimeter wall is highly recommended.

Chi-ong Art Center (취옹예술관)

2024-08-01

300 , Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Chi-ong Art Museum is a cultural space spreading up the slope of Cheongnyeongsan Mountain in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The site incorporates an art gallery, meeting rooms, a Korean restaurant and hanok lodgings. Inside the lofty gate is a spacious yard, pavilion and pond, and a wooden veranda and tea room at the top. Visitors can experience a traditional tea ceremony, cloth dyeing, and mask making, rice cake and tofu makingl and boudoir handicrafts. With no TV or Internet, this is a place of peace and quiet.

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