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Andongho Lake (안동호)

Andongho Lake (안동호)

17.8Km    2021-01-29

Hoban-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-856-3013

Known as a popular fishing spot and recreation site, Andongho Lake is an man-made lake created by obstructing the upper stream of the Nakdonggang River as part of the government’s Four Major Rivers Restoration Project. Andong Dam is the second largest dam in Korea, following Soyanggang Dam. The x_height of the dam is 83 meters and the length is 612 meters.

The landscape surrounding Andongho Lake is nothing short of magnificent. There is a dock for boats on the lake, which is also popular as a fishing destination. Bass caught here are especially strong and tasty. An international bass fishing tournament is held here every year. There are also tourist attractions nearby such as the Dosanseowon Confucian Academy and Andong Hahoe Village.

CHIAMGOTAEK (치암고택)

CHIAMGOTAEK (치암고택)

17.8Km    2024-12-20

297-10 , Toegye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-4411, +82-10-3530-4413

Chiam Old House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Chiam Lee Man-hyeon, a Joseon official in the time of King Gojong, and is now a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural treasure. Five of the buildings - Anchae, Sarangchae, Daemunchae, Byeoldangchae, and Byeolchae - have guestrooms, and reserving two or three rooms together enables visitors to feel they’re staying in a Joseon yangban’s house. Daemunchae has the best views over the house and surrounding landscape. The flower garden is a nice place to stroll and ponder the beauty of nature.

Dongseongnu (동성루)

Dongseongnu (동성루)

18.1Km    2021-03-24

6-2, Hwangtomaeul, 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-1254

A place where you can enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in nlack nean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

18.1Km    2024-11-14

423 Sanga-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nakgangmulgil Park, called the Giverny of Korea, is a small waterside park located near Andong Dam. The park is the perfect setting for a relaxing moment, with benches placed under trees and beside walkways throughout the park. The natural environment creates plenty of photo spots. Visitors looking for a longer walk in nature can follow the riverside deck to Wolryeong Park.

Dongak Golgeumjae Garden (동악골금재가든)

Dongak Golgeumjae Garden (동악골금재가든)

19.2Km    2021-03-23

166, Dongakgol-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-855-9380

It is a famous restaurant for maeuntang (fish stew), which produces tastes by boiling it in a stone pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is spicy catfish stew.

Jirye Arts Village (지례예술촌)

Jirye Arts Village (지례예술촌)

19.2Km    2024-05-29

427 Jiryeyesulchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-1913

Located in Andong, Jirye Arts Village first formed as a result of the construction of Imha Dam. When a small neighborhood in Jirye-ri, Imdong-myeon was at the risk of flood due to the dam, Kim Won-gil, the village leader at the time, relocated and rebuilt ten houses to the current location in 1986. This neighborhood, now known as Jirye Arts Village, was designated as an art village in 1990 and since then, many artists settled in the neighborhood and formed a community of culture and art. Today, Jirye Arts Village offers a variety of opportunities to experience Korean culture through hands-on arts and crafts as well as diverse cultural activities.