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Andong Dam (안동댐)

Andong Dam (안동댐)

18.6Km    2021-07-21

31, Hoban-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-850-4267

Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of 612 meters. x_height of 83 meters and holds 1.2 billion tons of water. Andongho Lake formed by the dam is a popular fishing location.

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

18.7Km    2021-07-01

13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-821-0649

Andong Folk Museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village, a collection of houses and items collected before being submerged after the creation of the dam. The museum preserves and educates visitors on folk, Buddhist, and Confucian cultures. The museum is divided into an indoor section and an outdoor section. The indoor section in particular focuses on the unique cultural aspects of Andong through various exhibitions, as well as in the video screening room. The outdoor section features nearly 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old ice storage rooms, providing a closer look at the lifestyle of the past.

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

18.7Km    2024-05-30

Seonggok-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-6800

On the other side of the subsidiary dam of Andong Dam, thatched houses can be sparsely seen on a hilltop. The area is practically an outdoor museum, displaying traditional houses that were moved to safety prior to the construction of Andong Dam. Two jangseung (traditional Korean totem poles) are raised at the entrance of the outdoor museum, followed by a monument inscribed with the poem of famous Andong poet and democracy activist, Lee Yuk-sa. On the monument, his most noted work “Gwangya” (Wild Plain) is carved.

Nearby attractions include Andong Museum, Lee Yuk-sa Monument, a filming site of “Taejo Wang Geon (2000)," and Andongho Lake.

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

18.9Km    2024-12-20

190 , Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-9001

Gurume Resort in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, consists of seven traditional hanok dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries that were moved to this location because of a flood. The re-assembled hanok have been equipped with modern toilets, bathrooms, and AC units - plus a modern security system. Facilities include a book-cafe, a restaurant, a traditional experience room and a plaza.

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

19.1Km    2024-11-14

423 Sanga-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nakgangmulgil Park, called the Giverny of Korea, is a small waterside park located near Andong Dam. The park is the perfect setting for a relaxing moment, with benches placed under trees and beside walkways throughout the park. The natural environment creates plenty of photo spots. Visitors looking for a longer walk in nature can follow the riverside deck to Wolryeong Park.

Confucian Land (유교랜드)

19.8Km    2024-05-30

346-30 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Confucian Land, located within Andong Culture & Tourism Resort, is a themed exhibition hall that focuses on Korea's Confucian culture. The facility uses the edu-tainment method to make a difficult subject matter easy to understand for young children. Exhibitions include the teachings of famous Confucian scholars like Toegye Yi Hwang and Yulgok Yi I, traditional musical instruments such as the gayageum and haegeum, as well as a video hall with 3D film capabilities and a children's game area with motion-tracking.

Zootopium (주토피움)

20.0Km    2024-05-29

346-95 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Zootopium is the largest animal & plant themed park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, home to over 200 species. The park provides the perfect environment for children to learn more about nature and living organisms. The park features both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as amenities such as a restaurant and play areas for children.