Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))

13.8Km 2022-12-27

199-152, Cheongnyangsan-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-672-1446

Located in Cheongnyangsan Mountain Provincial Park, Cheongnyangsa Temple was built by the great monk Wonhyo in 663, the 3rd year of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom. According to the principles of feng shui, the area is an ideal place for a temple – with the 12 mountain peaks surrounding the temple like the petals of a lotus flower.

The temple is home to two precious historical remains; one is the board of Yuribojeon that King Gongmin of Goryeo wrote upon and the other is Jibul. Yuribojeon is the building where Yaksa-yorae-bul (the Medicine Buddha Statute) is housed and Jibul is a Buddha statute made of paper that was painted with gold.

At the back of the temple is Bosalbong Peak looking out towards Cheongnyangsan Mountain. A 30-minute walk along the hiking trail will lead the hikers to Eungjinjeon, a hermitage with a beautiful view where the great monk Wonhyo once stayed. Behind Eungjinjeon stands Geumtapbong Peak and the sheer cliffs below. The peak was named Geumtapbong (meaning ‘golden pagoda’ in Korean) since it looks like a nine-story pagoda with pine trees growing around the base. In the autumn, the beautiful red, gold and orange hues of the maple trees are a true sight to behold.

An dong gotak Esanru (안동고택 이상루)

13.9Km 2024-12-20

3193-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3522-1542

Andong Old House Lee Sangnu stands at the foot of Cheondeungsan Mountain in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The house has a 250-year history and is still used for family rituals commemorating the founder of the Andong Kim Clan. Lee Sangnu is a dignified two-story wooden pavilion with an attic, while at Yisangru visitors can set a fire in the fire pit in the winter or sleep in a tent or mosquito net in the summer. Cultural programs are available: tea ceremonies, knot craft, the mask dance, natural dyeing, Korean paper craft, and learning about filial piety. The Old House’s location between Andong Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon makes it convenient for local site-seeing.

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

13.9Km 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.

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

14.0Km 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.

Rock-carved Standing Buddha in Icheon-dong, Andong (안동 이천동 마애여래입상)

14.0Km 2020-04-03

Icheon-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Maaekseobulsang (Rock-carved Standing Buddha) in Icheon-dong, Andong is also referred to as Jebiwon Statue due to the small temple of the same name nearby. This statue is unique as the head and the body are not carved from the same rock. The head was carved from a different rock then placed over a large rock relief of the Buddha's body. This type of technique is frequently found in those built during the Goryeo dynasty. The distinct features and carving methods that can be observed from this particular statue are speculated to be from the 11th century. Although there is a small amount of damage on the back of the head, the statue is well-preserved overall.

Jebiwon Garden (제비원가든)

14.0Km 2021-03-24

649-2, Jebiwon-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-855-5455

It is a place where you can enjoy various kinds of good Korean soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is short rib soup.

MUSE (뮤즈)

14.1Km 2021-03-26

231, Seokju-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-2573

It is a good place for the perfect sauce and crispy Korean pork cutlet. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Hoban Jeong (호반정)

14.2Km 2021-03-26

217, Seokju-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-9449

It is a dish made by boiling chicken as well as all kinds of vegetables and seasoning with soy sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Seoksong Garden (석송가든)

14.2Km 2021-03-30

539-23, Jebiwon-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-7000

A place with group seats and individual rooms, it is a restaurant well-known for its steamed carp with spicy sauce and bean sprouts. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is braised carp.

Byeolcheongung (별천궁)

14.3Km 2021-03-30

141, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-857-4168

It is a restaurant with a hanok interior. This restaurant's signature menu is set menu with grilled salted mackerel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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