Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

1.3Km    2024-05-29

206 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-2288

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.

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

1.5Km    2025-10-23

186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-3588

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.

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

3.2Km    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.

Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

3.5Km    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.

Mansodang [Korea Quality]만소당[한국관광 품질인증]

3.7Km    2023-10-30

6-9, Hanongmaeul 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2879-7077

Mansodang is a newly built hanok stay in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, that retains the style and beauty of a hanok while adding the conveniences of a modern house. The hanok’s inner walls are finished with red clay, the outer walls with white clay, and the floors with Jeonju hanji and natural lacquer, applied by lacquer master artisan Kim Yong-gyeom; it’s said that Mansodang is his masterpiece. Visitors will find a healthful rest here.

Pungsongjae (풍송재)

3.7Km    2024-12-13

53-4 , Hanongmaeul 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2389-1054

Pungsongjae is a Hanok stay made from high-quality Korean red pines from Bonghwa located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. While retaining the traditional elegance of Hanok, each room is equipped with a bathroom for added convenience. As soon as you enter the gate, you are greeted by a wide-open grassy lawn, and the numaru (balcony-style raised veranda), Punsongjae's central space, offers a panoramic view of the pine grove beyond the antique Hanok building and wall. There are three rooms, Sarangbang, Songsil, and Pungsil, in which cooking is allowed. Nearby tourist attractions include Hahoe Village and Byeongsan Seowon.

Olive Young - Gyeongbuk Provincial Government New Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경북도청신도시점)

4.7Km    2025-10-28

115 Subyeon-ro, Homyeong-eup, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yangsodang[Korea Quality] / 양소당[한국관광 품질인증]

5.1Km    2024-10-30

28 , Jangtaegol-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9005-0891, +82-10-5260-9565

Yangsodang is the head house of the Andong Kim Clan, which dates back 230 years and is located in Sosan Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Being a true hanok built by joining wood without nails, this house is a perfect place to take in the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. There are five guest rooms, including the Anchae Anbang (main room in the main building), a large ondol (underfloor heated) room across from the Anchae (main building), and a large Sarangchae (detached building) that has two rooms with a maru (wide wooden floor area); all of the rooms, except the small room, have either a daecheong maru (wooden-floored living room) or toenmaru (narrow wooden porch). In the yard east of Yangjo-dang, you can experience what it is like to live in a hanok, as well as participate in craft activities using Hanji (Korean paper).

Dawoo Motel (다우모텔)

6.4Km    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.

Dojeong [Korea Quality] / 도정서원 [한국관광 품질인증]

12.2Km    2023-11-30

417 , Gangbyeon-ro, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3451-9900

Dojeong Seowon in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built to honor Yakpo Jeong Tak, who saved the life of the famous Admiral Yi Sunshin back in the 1500s. Now a hanok stay, it has four guest rooms, including Gangdang, once used as a lecture hall by Joseon scholars; a pavilion called Eup-hojeong; and Dongjae and Seojae, which were once dormitories. Gangdang is a private house of about 100 square metres and is suitable for group travelers. Eup-hojeong stands on a bluff overlooking the stream.  Dongjae and Seojae have their own bathrooms. Standing on the 2nd floor of the pavilion brings one to the view of the Naeseongcheon Stream flowing in an arc around the mountain.