Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy & Mukgye Head House of Andong Kim Clan (묵계서원 및 안동김씨 묵계종택) - Area information - Korea travel information

Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy & Mukgye Head House of Andong Kim Clan (묵계서원 및 안동김씨 묵계종택)

Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy & Mukgye Head House of Andong Kim Clan (묵계서원 및 안동김씨 묵계종택)

13.5Km    2024-05-29

1736-5 Chunghyo-ro, Giran-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy was founded in 1687, but was mostly destroyed in 1869, leaving just the lecture hall behind. Recently, these removed buildings have slowly been rebuilt to restore the academy to its former glory. 

Mukgye Head House of the Andong Kim Clan is located near the Confucian academy and features a shrine to Bobaekdang, the founder of the academy. The house was built in a square shape with an open courtyard in the middle and has been maintained in good condition.

Oryuheon House (오류헌)

Oryuheon House (오류헌)

14.0Km    2024-12-19

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

Oryuheon, near Lake Imha in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a 400-year-old Joseon period house and a national folk cultural asset. The delicate window and screen muntins and parquet floors in the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate house) exemplify the magnificence of yangban houses of the 1600s. The guestroom is in an annex building and consists of a large sleeping room, a daecheongmaru living room, and a bathroom/toilet. Cooking is not allowed, but a free Korean breakfast is provided, and barbecues can also be arranged. Nearby are Imhaho Water Leisure Camp, Manhyujeong Pavilion, and Hahoe Village.

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

14.1Km    2024-12-19

51 , Hyanggyo 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Imyeonjae Head House on Hyanggyo-dil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has been the home of the Heunghae Bae clan ever since Bae Sang-ji settled here around 1400. (The house is also known as Baekjuk Old House, memorialising the name of Bae’s consort.) The wooden walls, stairs and eves of Imyeonjae exude old-time hanok charm, and visitors will find a small reading room which has been a library ever since the house was built. Guestrooms are fitted with AC, while the shared bathrooms are modern and clean.

Kase Hotel (formerly Andong Kase) (케이스호텔((주)안동케이스))

Kase Hotel (formerly Andong Kase) (케이스호텔((주)안동케이스))

14.3Km    2024-12-19

60-16 , Gangnam 2-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Kase Hotel is 15 minutes by car from both Andong Station and Andong Bus Terminal.The hotel, located inside the Nakdonggan River, offers guests an opportunity to take a walk along the river. All rooms have Netflix installed, and the Family Room, Suite Party Room, and Luxury Party Room all have kitchen facilities and mini swimming pools. A 10-minute drive away is the famous Imcheonggak House and Wolyeonggyo Bridge - not to mention Andong Braised Chicken Street!

Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)

Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)

14.4Km    2021-06-01

114, Hyuyangnim-gil, Oksan-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter.

The hiking trails that surround Geumbong Recreational Forest, and promenades in Cheongseokgol Valley, will give you a chance to experience the rejuvenating calm of the forest. Also, the log cabins made of various woods such as oak, pine, white birch, and Korean spruce make you feel truly at home amidst the boundless nature.

Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum (안동소주·전통음식 박물관)

Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum (안동소주·전통음식 박물관)

14.7Km    2021-12-01

71-1, Gangnam-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum was established in 1995 to promote and pass down the history and cultural characteristics of Andong Soju (Gyeongsangbuk-do Intangible Heritage). Andong Soju is a liquor distilled from wheat with 45 percent ABV that originated during Silla period. This regional liquor became widely known outside of Andong when the Korean government strongly supported the development of regional liquors in anticipation of the Asian Games in 1986 and Seoul Olympic Games in 1988.

Andong Hospital (안동병원)

14.7Km    2025-10-23

11 Angsil-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Founded in 1982 in Andong-si, Andong Hospital is a general hospital and a member organization of Andong Medical Group Hospital.

We operate several specialized centers designated or certified by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (e.g., Regional Emergency Center, Air Ambulance Helicopter, Integrated Cancer Center, Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease Center (RCDC), Spine and Joint Center, Clinical Trial Center, and Robotic Surgery Center).

Within the Andong Medical Foundation are Andong Hospital, Andong Nursing Hospital, Yongsang Andong Hospital, and Andong Hospital Specialized Care Center so that patients can receive connected care at general acute care hospitals, nursing hospitals, and nursing homes.

Andong Medical Group Hospital oversees Andong Hospital, Andong Convalescent Hospital, and Yongsang Andong Hospital. This allows patients to receive coordinated care at general acute care hospitals, convalescent hospitals, and nursing homes.

Grasswon Park (그라스원)

Grasswon Park (그라스원)

15.1Km    2023-07-10

273, Yuksa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Grasswon Park is located on the banks of the Nakdonggang River as it cuts through downtown Andong. The park, north of Yeonggadaegyo Bridge, features walking trails thorugh a variety of flowers and grasses. The park is attractive all year round, but is especially popular in fall when the muhly grass turns the whole field into a lovely shade of pink. The walking and bicycle paths also connect with Baekjo Park to the south of the bridge, making this the perfect place to enjoy the pure environment of the Nakdonggang River.

Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)

Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)

15.7Km    2021-11-09

63, Imcheonggak-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Imcheonggak House is the largest remaining household from the Joseon dynasty, holding a history of over 500 years. The house was built for one aristocratic family’s love of the scenic beauty in the surrounding area. It was originally built with a total of 99 kan (traditional measurement of space between pillars) but only 70 remain. The most famous structure on this property is the annexed pavilion, Gunjajeong. An autograph of the famous Confucian scholar Lee Hwang can be found hanging outside the pavilion.

Zootopium (주토피움)

15.8Km    2024-05-29

346-95 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Zootopium is the largest animal & plant themed park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, home to over 200 species. The park provides the perfect environment for children to learn more about nature and living organisms. The park features both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as amenities such as a restaurant and play areas for children.