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Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

2.0Km    2024-12-19

51 , Hyanggyo 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9077-7216, +82-10-7172-0839

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.

Zootopium (주토피움)

4.0Km    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.

Confucian Land (유교랜드)

4.4Km    2024-05-30

346-30 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Confucian Land, located within Andong Culture & Tourism Resort, is a themed exhibition hall that focuses on Korea's Confucian culture. The facility uses the edu-tainment method to make a difficult subject matter easy to understand for young children. Exhibitions include the teachings of famous Confucian scholars like Toegye Yi Hwang and Yulgok Yi I, traditional musical instruments such as the gayageum and haegeum, as well as a video hall with 3D film capabilities and a children's game area with motion-tracking.

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

5.1Km    2024-12-20

190 , Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-9001

Gurume Resort in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, consists of seven traditional hanok dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries that were moved to this location because of a flood. The re-assembled hanok have been equipped with modern toilets, bathrooms, and AC units - plus a modern security system. Facilities include a book-cafe, a restaurant, a traditional experience room and a plaza.

Gyeongbokgung (경복궁)

5.7Km    2024-03-08

4439 Chunghyo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongbokgung is a restaurant specializing in Korean beef cuisine. Popular menu items include hanu yukhoe bibimbap (Korean beef tartare bibimbap) and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). They offer neatly prepared side dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients, and they are renowned for the delicious taste of their food. Located near Andong Hahoe Village and Andong City Hall, there are plenty of attractions nearby.

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

5.8Km    2021-07-01

13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-0649

Andong Folk Museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village, a collection of houses and items collected before being submerged after the creation of the dam. The museum preserves and educates visitors on folk, Buddhist, and Confucian cultures. The museum is divided into an indoor section and an outdoor section. The indoor section in particular focuses on the unique cultural aspects of Andong through various exhibitions, as well as in the video screening room. The outdoor section features nearly 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old ice storage rooms, providing a closer look at the lifestyle of the past.

Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap - Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑)

Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap - Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑)

5.8Km    2021-07-13

Beopheung-dong, Andong-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Designated National Treasure No.16, Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap is Korea's oldest and largest stone pagoda.
The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high with a x_width of 7.75 meters. The pagoda was originally built at Beopeungsa Temple during the eighth century of the Unified Silla Kingdom [654-935] and is the only remaining relic from the temple.
The pagoda is presently located on the estate of the head house of the Goseong Lee family. The sangryunbu, the ornamental top portion of the pagoda, has been totally lost, but the lower tiered portions are intact with beautiful carvings of Buddhist tutelary deity. Traces of tiled roof were found on each story of the tower. Historical records show that the tower was rebuilt in 1487 and that around the same period, three parts of the temple remained.

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan (법흥동 고성이씨탑동파종택)

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan (법흥동 고성이씨탑동파종택)

5.8Km    2022-12-21

103, Imcheonggak-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan, located in Andong, serves as a residential house of the Yi descendents even to this day. Constructed in 1685, this house has all of the beautiful features that represent Joseon-style architecture. After this period, additional structures were added periodically. Across from the house is the Seven-story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Site.

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

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

5.8Km    2024-12-19

60-16 , Gangnam 2-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-857-0007

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!

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

5.8Km    2024-05-30

Seonggok-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

On the other side of the subsidiary dam of Andong Dam, thatched houses can be sparsely seen on a hilltop. The area is practically an outdoor museum, displaying traditional houses that were moved to safety prior to the construction of Andong Dam. Two jangseung (traditional Korean totem poles) are raised at the entrance of the outdoor museum, followed by a monument inscribed with the poem of famous Andong poet and democracy activist, Lee Yuk-sa. On the monument, his most noted work “Gwangya” (Wild Plain) is carved.

Nearby attractions include Andong Museum, Lee Yuk-sa Monument, a filming site of “Taejo Wang Geon (2000)," and Andongho Lake.