Uiseong Gounsa Temple (고운사 (의성))

13.1 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.

Andong Susan Sikdang (안동수산식당)

13.7 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.

Jeongjae Head House [Korea Quality] / 정재종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.0 Km 7778 2023-10-24

2661-8 , Gyeongdong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-6205

Jeongjae Head House is the head house of Joseon scholar Jeongjae Ryu Chi-myeong, a colleague of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. The house overlooks Imha Lake in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and is 300 years old. The long endurance of the stone foundations, roof tiles and wooden beams and porch gives the place a solid, calming feel. The house consists of a daemunchae (gate house) jeongchim (square-shaped building), haengnangchae (servants’ quarters), sadang or shrine, and a pavilion called Manujeong which houses a lecture hall but can also be used for lodging. Guests can learn how to brew songhwaju spirit and tarak fermented milk liquor, and listen to gayageum or folk song performances.

Memilkkot Pimyeon (메밀꽃피면)

14.2 Km 77 2021-03-26

22, Seonseong 4-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-843-1253

It is a place where the directly made soba noodles and thick broth are excellent. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Imhaho Gisa Sikdang(임하호기사님식당)

14.2 Km 194 2021-04-09

8, Seonchakjang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-4929

There are a variety of side dishes, so you can enjoy different foods. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is kimchi stew.

Iljik Sikyuk Sutbul Garden (일직식육숯불가든)

14.3 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.

Yekki Village (예끼마을)

14.4 Km 0 2024-05-30

14 Seonseong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yekki Village is an artistic village in Andong. The alleyways are decorated with colorful murals, the galleries feature work from local artists, and visitors can experience a hanok experience. The biggest charm of the village is the Sunseong Susang-gil Waterway, a floating path across the lake.

Sunseong Susang-gil Waterway (선성수상길)

14.4 Km 0 2024-05-30

14 Seonseong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sunseong Susang-gil Waterway is a 1-kilometer-long floating pathway that connects Sunseonghyeon Culture Complex with Andong Lakeside Park. Because the pathway floats on the water, it rocks with each step one takes, creating the feeling of truly walking on water. At the halfway point of the waterway is an exhibition of black-and-white photos and materials from Yean Elementary School, lost to the formation of the lake following the construction of Andong Dam in 1974.

Suaedang [Korea Quality] / 안동 수애당 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.7 Km 71643 2023-10-23

1714-11 , Sugogyonggye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-6661

Suaedang House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1939 by independence activist Soo Ae Yu Jin-geol, and is a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural asset. The hipped-and-gabled pavilion and the ㄱ-shaped gobangchae (female servants’ quarters) face each other across the courtyard, and the house has a 10-metre lofty gate. Suaedang was moved to its current location in 1987 due to the construction of the Imha Dam. The room and Daecheongmaru are red clay-walled and natural painted. The view of the lake from Suaecang is very beautiful.

Seohae Sikdang (서해식당)

15.2 Km 101 2021-03-26

4248, Gyeongseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-842-1644

This is a place where soy sauce-marinated blue crabs are made using domestic blue crabs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu.

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