Uiseong Gounsa Temple (고운사 (의성))

15.4 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.

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

15.8 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.

Geumjang Garden (금장가든)

16.6 Km 16 2021-03-24

54, Saemdeurwit-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-0948

It is a place where you can enjoy delicious marinated pork. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Imhaho Gisa Sikdang(임하호기사님식당)

16.6 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.

CheongSong folk&Arts Village [Korea Quality] / 청송 한옥민예촌 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.8 Km 6659 2020-12-12

494, Juwangsan-ro Budong-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-874-9098

'Cheongsong Hanok Folk Arts Village is situated within the Cheongsong Tourist Site, which is maintained and operated by the Cheongsong Culture & Tourism Foundation. The Cheongsong Tourist Site consists of the Hanok Folk Arts Village, which is an accommodation houses, Pottery Village, Exhibition Center, Museum, restaurants, and other convenient facilities. The Pottery Village provides a hands-on experience program for visitors who want to try their hand at making Cheongsong white porcelain, a renowned cultural heritage of Cheongsong, and consists of various interesting structures including a dugout hut-type workshop built with rubble and mud. The Exhibition Center consists of the Cheongsong White Porcelain Exhibition Pavilion and the Simsugwan Pottery Pavilion, while the Museum consists of the Folk Exhibition Hall, which displays a variety of Cheongsong’s traditional cultural assets, and the Ggotdol Museum, which exhibits ggotdol (naturally-patterned rocks) found only in Cheongsong. In addition, guests can use the various restaurants, seminar room, sports facilities, and nature trail located within the Cheongsong Tourist Site. Cheongsong Hanok Folk Arts Village is composed of seven hanok houses, namely, Daegamdaek, Yeonggamdaek, Jeongseungdaek, Hunjangdaek, Chambongdaek, Gyosudaek, and Saengwondaek, each of which is named after its principal characteristics. Thus, Daegamdaek, Yeonggamdaek and Jeongseungdaek have many rooms with a courtyard and a wooden floor, while Saengwondaek and Chambongdaek are simple thatched houses. Each hanok house has a different size and structure, and is equipped with high-quality antique furniture made by artisans, and bedding. Cheongsong Hanok Folk Arts Village also has special traditional spaces that are rarely found in other hanok accommodation, including a barn, warehouse, and traditional kitchen that are not currently used but which exhibit the traditional features of hanok. Each house is equipped with a modern bathroom, toiletries, and hairdryer, while communal toilets and a shower room are situated outside the houses.

Secret (시크릿)

17.8 Km 32 2021-03-24

81, Songcheon, 2-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-2020

It is a place where you can try various dishes featured in its menu. This restaurant's signature menu is chicken feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Songi Garden (송이가든)

17.9 Km 21084 2024-02-13

504 Juwangsan-ro, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-874-0066

Songi Garden, a Korean restaurant positioned near the Juwangsan Tourist Complex, is celebrated for its healthy cuisine, crafted using fresh, locally sourced produce. The restaurant's standout dish, beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), is particularly noteworthy for its flavorful yet light broth, brimming with an assortment of mushrooms. This culinary experience can be complemented with visits to nearby attractions such as the Cheongsong White Porcelain Experience Center and the Cheongsong Flower Stone Museum, making for a well-rounded exploration of the area's cultural and gastronomic offerings.

Sansup Garden (산숲가든)

18.1 Km 34 2021-03-24

3929, Chunghyo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-3333

It is a place where you can enjoy generous servings as well as the taste of healthy Korean dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is Thistle hot stone pot rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Imyeonjae Head House [Korea Quality] / 흥해배씨 임연재종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.4 Km 220 2023-10-24

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.

Sowauri (소와우리)

19.8 Km 129 2021-03-22

4168, Chunghyo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-5427

A restaurant specializing in goat cuisine, where you can experience unique Korean cuisine. This restaurant's signature menu is goat stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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