On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) [Korea Quality] / 온계종택 삼백당 [한국관광 품질인증] - Area information - Korea travel information

On-gye Jongtaeg  (Sambaegdang) [Korea Quality] / 온계종택 삼백당 [한국관광 품질인증]

On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) [Korea Quality] / 온계종택 삼백당 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.5 Km    155     2023-10-30

20 , Onhyejungma-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-8704-3434, +82-10-2988-3435

Ongye Jongtaek Sambaekdang in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a restored hanok and original home of Ongye Lee Hae, the older brother of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. Right outside the hanok stands a 500-year-old chestnut tree, symbolic guardian of the village. Some guestrooms have bathrooms with toilet, while some have AC. The shower room, laundry room, kitchen, storage room, and wood-floor sitting room are shared. For groups of 10 or more, an outdoor barbecue can be arranged - but inquire ahead. Visitors who book in advance can take part in handicraft programs such as tea-bag making.

Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park (청량산도립공원)

Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park (청량산도립공원)

17.9 Km    11209     2022-07-26

39, Gwangseok-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-679-6651

Cheongnyangsan Mountain, with an altitude of 870 meters, is hidden away from civilization. Attractions in the mountain are 12 peaks including Geumtapbong Peak, eight caves, Gwangchangpokpo Falls, and Cheongnyangsa Temple, built by Buddhist monk Wonhyo during King Munmu’s third year of reign during the Silla Period (57 BC - AD 935).

Behind the Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park’s entrance boulder is a monument with a poem inscribed on it by the famous scholar Toegye Yi Hwang of the Joseon period called Cheongnyangsanga. Aside from Toegye Yi Hwang, Wonhyo and Uisang, caligraphy master Gimsaeng, scholar Choi Chi-won, and many others came to this mountain to cultivate their arts. Their presence still lingers in legends, being retold to this day.

Jukgyegugok Valley (죽계구곡)

Jukgyegugok Valley (죽계구곡)

18.6 Km    33246     2017-12-22

Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jukgyegugok Valley is the valley stretching from Baejeom-ri to Choamsa Temple. Joseon-era Confucian scholar Toegye Yi Hwang (1501-1570) was inspired by the scenery of the valley and the enchanting sound of the flowing water, so he came up with names for each of the nine sections of the valley and collectively called them Jukgyegugok (nine bamboo valleys). The valley presents a splendid sight indeed with crystal clear waters, lush forest, and white rocks. In summer, vacationers from around the country flock to Jukgyegugok Valley to cool off from the sweltering heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing waters of the valley. Famous tourist attractions near the valley include Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Buseoksa Temple, and Eupnaeri Mural Tomb.

* Choamsa Temple
On the path that ascends from Jukgyegugok Valley, there is a small temple located at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain. The great monk Uisang Daesa of the Silla Kingdom reached this place during his search for an ideal site to build a Buddhist temple invoking national security. He set up a small thatched hut for a temporary stay until he found the most propitious spot, on which he built Buseoksa Temple. In the site where his thatched hut once stood, he built another temple and named it Choamsa Temple. The original structure was destroyed by fire during the Korean War (1950-1953). The temple has been restored to its present state by the Buddhist monk Lee Bo-won after years of arduous efforts.

Punggi Ginseng Market (풍기인삼시장)

Punggi Ginseng Market (풍기인삼시장)

19.0 Km    20455     2021-06-08

8, Insam-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-636-7948

Punggi Ginseng Market first opened in 1965, selling various vegetables with a focus on ginseng. Visitors can enjoy different kinds of ginseng products while also trying foods made with ginseng. Every late September to early October, Punggi Ginseng Festival is held, providing various events and programs for visitors to experience.

Nongam Head House (농암종택)

19.1 Km    51330     2023-05-18

162-133 , Gasong-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-843-1202

This is the head house of Nongam I Hyeon-bo, located in Gasong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si. I Hyeon-bo served as Saganwonjeongeon in 1504 (the 10th year of Yeonsangun) and was exiled to Andong due to the king's anger. The place where Nongam Head House was located was Buncheon Village, but Buncheon Village was submerged due to the construction of Andong Dam in 1976. Since then, the head house, shrine, and Geunggudang, which had all been relocated to various places in Andong, were moved to one place by I Seong-won, a descendant of the Yeongcheon I family. In 2007, Bungang Confucian Academy was rebuilt and is now called Bungang Village and open to the public.

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

19.3 Km    21775     2023-09-14

Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-635-0020

Insam, ginseng, is a representative health food in Korea that boosts energy and immunity. Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival is held every October when ginseng is at its most nutritious. The festival includes various ginseng-themed programs like harvesting ginseng, trying foods made with ginseng, exhibitions, cultural programs and more. Ginseng and red ginseng products are also sold at the festival at discounted prices.

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

19.5 Km    0     2023-04-18

964, Sinjae-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-639-4801

Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as the first cultivation site of Korean ginseng. It is located in the highland area surrounded by Taebaeksan Mountain and Sobaek Mountain Range. The quality is firm because it is grown in rich soil, continental cold climate, and well-drained sandy loam with a large daily temperature range. It has a highly effective saponin content and an excellent immunity-enhancing effect.
This expo will be decorated with various things to see and enjoy, such as exhibitions, trade, conferences, events, experiences, and tours.
It plans to operate six exhibition halls, including the theme hall, life science hall, and ginseng future hall, and hold forums, academic conferences, talk concerts, and various conferences.

Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))

Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))

19.7 Km    15675     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.

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

19.7 Km    9012     2020-03-27

330, Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-633-2322

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129).

* Jukgyegugok Valley
The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.