Songgyehyeon [Korea Quality] / 송계헌 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

12.9Km 2021-03-25

332, Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

This hanok (traditional Korean House) lies only 500 m away from Andong’s Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy. Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy is one of the Confucian academies (Joseon-era places of learning and veneration of Confucian scholars) registered as a UNESCO World Heritage, and is particularly known for its beautiful harmony with the surrounding nature. Songgyehyeon likewise faces the Nakdonggang River to the front, and a 330 m-high mountain to the back, displaying the characteristic harmony of hanok with nature.
The house was named Songgyehyeon by the owner, who wanted to build a house made out of pine trees (“song”). The entire house is offered for rent, which makes it ideal for families and groups. Songgyeheon follows a strictly traditional structure of hanok, as evident in its hipped-and-gable roof, but its interior is equipped with comfortable modern facilities. The house includes both bedrooms and Korean-style ondol (under-the-heating system) rooms. One of the three bedrooms available has a queen-sized bed, while the remaining two are equipped with comfortable mats. The common space, spacious enough to host a group, has a high ceiling dominated by exposed beams. The kitchen is equipped with cooking equipment like refrigerator, gas stove, microwave oven, and utensils for guests to cook their own food. The owner of the house also enthusiastically provides detailed information on Andong’s many tourist sites.

Andong Hanji (안동한지체험)

13.0Km 2020-01-30

13, Nabau-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-7007

Andong Hanji, located at the entrance of Hahoe Village, an area preserving Korean traditions and customs, has done its best to continue the manufacturing of traditional Korean paper, hanji. Andong Hanji makes hanji using Korean paper mulberry and clean water. The center features many items made from hanji, and offers experience programs for students, as well as factory tours to learn more about the complete production process. Andong Hanji is proudly produces the largest amount of exceptional quality hanji in approximately 60 different types for various uses.

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산])

13.3Km 2024-05-29

386 Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
82-54-858-5929

Before it became a Confucian academy, Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy was originally located in Pungsang-hyeon under the name Pungakseodang School, which was used as a educational institution since the Goryeo dynasty by a political party known as the Sarim Party. It was moved to its current location in Byeongsan by a well-respected Confucian scholar named Yu Seong-nyong, penname Seoae, in 1572, and renamed to Byeongsanseowon in 1614.

In 1863, Byeongsanseowon was recognized by the king to receive support as a private Confucian academy. The lecture hall and shrine were reconstructed in 1921 and 1937 respectively as part of preservation efforts made during the Japanese occupation. This academy is designated as a Historic Site, housing a collection of 1,000 documents and 3,000 books, including works by Yu Seong-nyong.

Yangsodang[Korea Quality] / 양소당[한국관광 품질인증]

13.7Km 2024-10-30

28 , Jangtaegol-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9005-0891, +82-10-5260-9565

Yangsodang is the head house of the Andong Kim Clan, which dates back 230 years and is located in Sosan Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Being a true hanok built by joining wood without nails, this house is a perfect place to take in the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. There are five guest rooms, including the Anchae Anbang (main room in the main building), a large ondol (underfloor heated) room across from the Anchae (main building), and a large Sarangchae (detached building) that has two rooms with a maru (wide wooden floor area); all of the rooms, except the small room, have either a daecheong maru (wooden-floored living room) or toenmaru (narrow wooden porch). In the yard east of Yangjo-dang, you can experience what it is like to live in a hanok, as well as participate in craft activities using Hanji (Korean paper).

Mokseogwon (목석원)

15.1Km 2021-03-30

159, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-3788

It is a folk-food specialty restaurant with beautiful scenery and group seats, for various gatherings. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is Andong-style bibimbap.

Mancho Gotaek [Korea Quality]만초고택[한국관광 품질인증]

15.1Km 2023-10-30

48, Geumsojungang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5191-3697, +82-10-3057-2223

The 150-year old Mancho Gotaek (Old House) in Imha-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Mancho Im Dong-han, a Joseon courtier at the court of King Gojong, and is an Andong cultural heritage asset. With a mountain behind and a stream flowing in front of it, this was a perfect spot for a house according to Korean pungsu (feng shui). Guestrooms comprise a sarangbang, small room, larger room, and loft room, all ondol-heated. Nearby must-visit places include the Geumso Ecological Park and Andongpo Village where Andong hemp is made.

Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])

15.2Km 2024-11-12

186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-3588

Hahoe Village is one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, the village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan, which still makes up 70 percent of the villagers. The village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999, and President George H. Bush of the U.S.A. in 2005.

The village has many cultural treasures and important cultural materials, earning the village the designation of National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1984. Hahoe Masks, a National Treasure, is also an important feature of the village.

Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지))

15.2Km 2024-10-24

29 Gunjari-gil, Waryong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-5414

Andong Gunja Village is a cluster of around twenty hanok. During the Joseon dynasty, this area produced many scholars, hence earning the name Gunja Village, meaning a village where many learned scholars reside. Designated cultural heritage sites include Takcheongjeong Historic House, and Shrine of the Gwangsan Kim Clan. Visitors can experience hanok stay, immersing themselves in the ambiance of historic houses and traditional customs.

Andong Gunja Village (안동 군자마을)

15.3Km 2024-02-23

29 Gunjari-gil, Waryong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Andong Gunja Village, established 600 years ago, was relocated 2 kilometers from its original site due to submergence during the construction of Andong Dam. The village's tradtional houses and pavilions were meticulously moved to preserve their historic value. Known as Gunja Village, it derives its name from a remark by the Joseon-era civil servant Jeong Gu, who noted, "There is no one in the village who is not a Gunja (gentleman)". The village is home to over 20 ancient houses, including the Hujodang Head House and Takcheongjeong Pavilion, maintained in their original state. Moreover, the village archives over 1,000 documents detailing adoption, property ownership, and labor distribution.

Andong Gangodeungeo Teojutdaegam (안동간고등어터줏대감)

15.4Km 2021-03-24

217, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-1500

This is a place where you can enjoy Andong Jjimdak, the representative dish of Andong. This restaurant's signature menu is andong braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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