Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)

0m 8562 2021-06-01

114, Hyuyangnim-gil, Oksan-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6001

In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter.

The hiking trails that surround Geumbong Recreational Forest, and promenades in Cheongseokgol Valley, will give you a chance to experience the rejuvenating calm of the forest. Also, the log cabins made of various woods such as oak, pine, white birch, and Korean spruce make you feel truly at home amidst the boundless nature.

Manhyujeong Pavilion (만휴정)

8.7 Km 19074 2023-01-18

42 , Mukgyehari-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

Manhyujeong Pavilion is the pavilion of Bobaekdang Kim Gye-haeng and was built in 1500 (6th year of Yeonsangun). The present building shows a modified appearance through remodeling, and only a part shows the style of the late Joseon dynasty. Kim Gye-haeng was a civil servant in the early Joseon dynasty and held various government posts. However, when he met the tyranny of Yeonsangun, he abandoned the government post and returned to his hometown. After that, a small pavilion was built along Seolmot (currently Sosan 2-ri), but since it was next to the road, he built Manhyujeong Pavilion in a quieter place. If you cross the stream from Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy in Giran-myeon and enter the mountain, you can find it located in a magnificent valley that faces southeast and has a waterfall flowing over the rocks.

Cheonji Sikdang (천지식당)

13.3 Km 35 2021-03-24

90, Utjangteo-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-7008

You can eat maeuntang (fish stew) made with fresh freshwater fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is spicy freshwater fish stew.

Chohae Gotaek [Korea Quality]초해고택[한국관광 품질인증]

14.4 Km 2 2023-10-24

17-12, Manchwidang-gil, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2910-2092

Chohae Gotaek (Old House) in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a hanok stay which has stood for 100 years in Sachon Village - a traditional Confucian village. The house was built and lived in by the Pungsan Ryu clan, one of the most important Andong families going back to the 1500s. Built of Korean pine, the house has a classic hanok style, with some really beautiful touches: the elegant lines and the patterns in the windows and floor have all been admired by traditional architecture experts.

Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡)

16.1 Km 23803 2021-07-30

Chunsan-myon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6952

Binggyegyegok Valley in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as County Park in September 1987 for its ice holes and wind holes that provide cool breeze in summer and hot steam in winter. The valley also has 8.15 meter-high five-story stone pagoda from early Goryeo period as well as a large boulder that is 10 meters high and 20 meters wide.

Uiseong Garlic Market (Uiseong Traditional Market) (의성마늘장터 (의성명품마늘영농조합법인))

16.4 Km 3460 2024-02-27

215-10 Gubong-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Uiseong Garlic Market takes place annually from July to September at the Uiseong Traditional Market, coinciding with the garlic harvest season. During this period, vendors from across the country gather to sell directly at the market. Uiseong garlic is renowned for its small yet firm size, long shelf life due to its antimicrobial properties, distinct aroma, and strong pungency. The traditional market operates regularly, with market days typically falling on dates ending in 2 or 7 each month. On these days, a variety of agricultural products such as onions, peppers, sesame seeds, along with other daily necessities, are available for purchase.

Gyeongdong Sutbul Galbi (경동숯불갈비)

16.4 Km 20567 2024-02-16

29-1 Dongseo 2-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongdong Sutbul Galbi, nestled in a tranquil residential neighborhood of Uiseong city, is a restaurant specializing in sogalbisal (grilled boneless galbi). Their flagship dish, sogalbisal, is crafted from premium Korean galbi, meticulously hand-cut and aged for 24 hours to enhance its flavors. The dish is complemented by a unique sauce that is delicately balanced by seven ingredients, not overpowering, allowing the natural, sweet flavors of the meat to shine through.

Songso House (청송 송소고택)

17.1 Km 43990 2021-10-25

15-2, Songsogotaek-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-874-6556

Located in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Songso House also known as "Sim Wealthy Family House" was built around the 1880s. The house has all the features of a typical aristocrat house during the Joseon dynasty, consisting of a large sarangbang (main building) and individual chambers with a square-shaped front yard at their center.

The complex has an annex building on the side, where it has been renovated and now used as a guesthouse for travelers. Visitors spending a night at this traditional building can enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, as well as try out playing various traditional games.

Song jeong Historic House [Korea Quality] / 송정고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.1 Km 8154 2023-11-30

15-1 , Songsogotaek-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-873-6695, +82-10-3891-2622, +82-10-8746-6690

Songjeong Old House in Deokcheon Village, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is an ‘ㅁ’-shaped hanok and one-time home of Sim Sang-gwan, a wealthy gentleman of the early 20th century. The house is notable for its incorporation of the library used by Shim Sang-gwang. To the right is Songso's house and to the left a trail leading to a water well and a pine forest. The Korean-style rooms are ondol-heated with traditional wallpaper and natural cotton duvets. There’s a spacious yard where traditional Korean music can be heard, while the annual Old House music concerts are very popular.

Chalbanggong Head House [Korea Quality] / 찰방공종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.1 Km 5840 2020-09-10

23-8, Songsogotaek-gil Pacheon-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-873-6502, +82-10-9502-7611

The Chalbanggong Head House is a resting place in nature that is open to everyone. The house was built in 1933 as the head house of Chalbanggong Shim Dang, a 9th-generation descendant of Akeungong from Cheongsong Shim’s Family. The place was also used as a village school and is designated as local cultural heritage no. 13. The structure of the house is shaped like the Korean alphabet "ㄷ". The fact that the gate of the house is facing north is very unusual. The house is positioned next to the Songso Old House, which has 99 rooms, and is composed of Ondol rooms heated by firewood as well as a wide yard and a vegetable garden. The place provides a comfortable resting space for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Korean-style house that they cannot easily see in urban areas. The rooms are papered with traditional Korean paper and equipped with beddings. The house is located in a region that is so quiet you can barely hear a thing except the sound of birds and wind. There is an ancestral shrine in the head house that looks just like a warm grandma’s house.

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