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

0m 32618 2021-06-03

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.

When Yu Seong-nyong passed away in 1607, many of his followers and other renowned scholars commemorated the late Confucian scholar by building Jondeoksa Shrine to enshrine his ancestral tablet in 1613, followed by renaming of the institution to Byeongsanseowon in 1614. Yu Seong-nyong's ancestral tablet was later moved to Yeogangseowon to be placed together with the ancestral tablet of Toegye Yi Hwang. In 1629, another ancestral tablet of the late scholar was made and housed in Jondeoksa Shrine.

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 Historic Site No. 260, housing a collection of 1,000 documents and 3,000 books, including works by Yu Seong-nyong.

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

454.8445853980318m 0 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.

Mokseogwon (목석원)

2.3 Km 61 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.

Andong Gangodeungeo Teojutdaegam (안동간고등어터줏대감)

2.3 Km 0 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.

Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

2.4 Km 29286 2022-01-03

206, Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-2288

Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Important Folklore Material. Hahoe Village is a representative traditional Korean folk town and is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Properties). The museum not only displays Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world.

The museum consists of five permanant exhibition halls and one special exhibition hall, housing a wide range of masks from all over the world along with Hahoe masks. The museum also offers activity programs such as wearing a mask, mask trick art, photo zone, and more.

Hahoe Matjip (하회맛집)

2.5 Km 180 2021-03-22

214-6, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-3776

This place sells Andong's representative food. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hahoe Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is Andong braised chicken.

Andong Jip (안동집)

2.5 Km 51 2021-03-23

214-6, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-843-0054

It is a place where you can have a meal in Ondol, a traditional Korean house styles. This restaurant's signature menu is set menu with grilled salted mackerel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Cheonggiwa Minsok Sikdang (청기와민속식당)

2.5 Km 46 2021-03-24

214-6, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-8361

It is a restaurant that sells delicious Jjimdak (steamed chicken) and seafood pancake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is Andong braised chicken.

Ihwa Sikdang (이화식당)

2.5 Km 63 2021-03-24

214-6, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-842-3456

This Andong Jjimdak restaurant is located near Hahoe Village. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is andong braised chicken.

Bune Sikdang (부네식당)

2.5 Km 40 2021-03-24

214-6, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-2738

This is a place where you can enjoy Andong Jjimdak, the representative dish of Andong. The best menu at this restaurant is bibimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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