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Jukheon Traditional House [Korea Quality] / 죽헌고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

11.1 Km    514     2023-09-05

24 , Taejangjukheon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5217-2174

Jukheon Old House is an old house near Bongjeongsa Temple in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Originally built in 1886 by independence activist Kim Ga-jin, it was later acquired by Jukheon Lee Hyeon-chan and until recently was used as a family gathering place for jaesa ancestral rites. There are three 2-person guestrooms (Jukheon Gallery Room, Seojae Room and Elizabeth Room) and one four-person room (Jukheon-dong Farm Room). Visitors can explore the old thatched millhouse with its ancient treadmill, or enjoy a walk along Queen Elizabeth Road to Bongjeongsa Temple. A simple complimentary breakfast is provided.

Andong Susan Sikdang (안동수산식당)

11.5 Km    61     2021-03-24

64, Yutongdanji-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-859-9779

It is a store where you can enjoy fresh seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is cold raw fish soup.

Iljik Sikyuk Sutbul Garden (일직식육숯불가든)

11.6 Km    35     2021-03-24

2474-9, Pungil-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-0103

It is a house where you can enjoy Korean traditional bulgogi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is bulgogi hot pot.

Uiseong Gounsa Temple (고운사 (의성))

11.8 Km    8840     2019-11-26

415, Gounsa-gil, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-833-2324

Gounsa Temple lies on Deungunsan Mountain in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and was built by Monk Uisang in 681 during the reign of King Sinmun of the Silla Kingdom. Although the pronunciation of the name was never changed, its meaning slightly changed from “High Cloud Temple” to “Solitary Cloud Temple” after Choi Chi-won, a renowned scholar in the late Silla Period, helped to build two pavilions (Gaunru and Uhwaru) and renamed it. It is Branch Temple No.16 of the Korean Buddhist order, Jogyejong, and manages temples in Uiseong, Andong, Yeongju, Bonghwa, and Yeongyang.

Befitting its meaning, the temple is surrounded by outstanding scenery on Deungunsan Mountain, meaning “Riding on the Clouds.” Quite isolated from villages, the temple is a very quiet, serene place.

Gounsa Temple is home to one of the most cherished pieces of architecture, Gaunru Pavilion (“Floating over the Clouds”). This elegant pavilion is propped up by wooden columns, which are, in turn, supported by foundation stones. It looks as if the pavilion placed its feet in the water while standing.

Among the many buildings comprising the temple complex, Yeonsujeon Hall is a unique building that was built to store Eocheop (the genealogical record of royal families) in 1774 (20th year of King Yeongjo). As a royal building, it shows the Confucian architectural style, different from other Buddhist buildings within the temple.

Hakgasan Chamma Sikdang(학가산참마식당)

11.8 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.

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

12.0 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.

Mancho Gotaek [Korea Quality]만초고택[한국관광 품질인증]

12.6 Km    3     2023-10-30

48, Geumsojungang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5191-3697, +82-10-3057-2223

The 150-year old Mancho Gotaek (Old House) in Imha-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Mancho Im Dong-han, a Joseon courtier at the court of King Gojong, and is an Andong cultural heritage asset. With a mountain behind and a stream flowing in front of it,  this was a perfect spot for a house according to Korean pungsu (feng shui). Guestrooms comprise a sarangbang, small room, larger room, and loft room, all ondol-heated. Nearby must-visit places include the Geumso Ecological Park and Andongpo Village where Andong hemp is made.

Oryuheon House [Korea Quality] / 오류헌 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

13.0 Km    5     2021-04-01

18-15, Gireumaje-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Oryuheon House, located near Imhaho Lake in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, offers a chance to stay in a historic house from the Joseon period. The house, also known as Mogwa House, was built by Kim Won-jung, the third son of Sukjong-era rector of the National Academy Kim Bang-geol, when he formed a family of his own in 1678. It was designated as the National Folk Cultural Heritage No. 184. The door’s wooden frame and the open floor space exemplify the beauty of the literati house of the Joseon period, while the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate quarters) showcase the sophisticated architecture of the era. Anchae (women’s quarters) retains its original appearance, while the sarangchae was rebuilt in 1920. The construction of the Imha Dam in 1990 resulted in the house’s relocation to its present location. The owner of the house resides in anchae and sarangchae. Guests have access to a space that includes a 2-kan room, which can accommodate up to 4, an open floor space, and a bathroom. Cooking is prohibited in the house, but guests can make use of a grill located on a small yard reserved for the guests. Korean-style breakfast, including menus like chicken porridge or lotus leaf rice, are offered free of charge in the morning. Nearby sights include the water sports activities in Imhaho Lake, Manhyujeong Pavilion, Hahoe Village, and Dosanseowon Confucian Academy.