Andong Hanji (안동한지체험)

12.6Km 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.

Songgyehyeon (송계헌)

12.7Km 2024-12-19

332 , Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3522-1104

Song Gye-heon is a pinewood-built hanok in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - not far from the famous Byeongsan Seowon Confucian school - which combines traditional hanok style with modern convenience. The hanok is rented out as a single unit, and is ideal for families or group travelers. There are 3 bedrooms, one with a bed and the other two Korean-style rooms, with ample living space. There’s a kitchen for guests’ use, and the owner is happy to guide you round the Andong area.

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

13.1Km 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.

Uiseong Gounsa Temple (고운사 (의성))

13.1Km 2019-11-26

415, Gounsa-gil, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-833-2324

Gounsa Temple lies on Deungunsan Mountain in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and was built by Monk Uisang in 681 during the reign of King Sinmun of the Silla Kingdom. Although the pronunciation of the name was never changed, its meaning slightly changed from “High Cloud Temple” to “Solitary Cloud Temple” after Choi Chi-won, a renowned scholar in the late Silla Period, helped to build two pavilions (Gaunru and Uhwaru) and renamed it. It is Branch Temple No.16 of the Korean Buddhist order, Jogyejong, and manages temples in Uiseong, Andong, Yeongju, Bonghwa, and Yeongyang.

Befitting its meaning, the temple is surrounded by outstanding scenery on Deungunsan Mountain, meaning “Riding on the Clouds.” Quite isolated from villages, the temple is a very quiet, serene place.

Gounsa Temple is home to one of the most cherished pieces of architecture, Gaunru Pavilion (“Floating over the Clouds”). This elegant pavilion is propped up by wooden columns, which are, in turn, supported by foundation stones. It looks as if the pavilion placed its feet in the water while standing.

Among the many buildings comprising the temple complex, Yeonsujeon Hall is a unique building that was built to store Eocheop (the genealogical record of royal families) in 1774 (20th year of King Yeongjo). As a royal building, it shows the Confucian architectural style, different from other Buddhist buildings within the temple.

Yangsodang[Korea Quality] / 양소당[한국관광 품질인증]

13.3Km 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)

14.8Km 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 Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])

14.9Km 2024-12-03

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))

15.1Km 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)

15.1Km 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 Hahoe Doenjang Village (안동 하회된장마을)

15.1Km 2019-09-25

72, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-856-3013

Andong Hahoe Doenjang Village is located by the crossroad of Hahoe Village and Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy in Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si. All of the buildings in the village are built purely of red clay and the villagers are devoted to preserving the 600 year-long tradition of doenjang (fermented soybean paste) making.

Over 3,000 large jars used for storing doenjang greet visitors at the village entrance. Highlights of the village include a red clay storage room capable of storing around 100 tons of soybeans, a giant iron pot for boiling up to 100 kilograms of beans at once, and a large glass drying room used for hanging meju (fermented soybean blocks) to dry. Using these features, doenjang is made by boiling domestically produced soybeans and shaping them into blocks of meju, which are then left to ferment and dry for 2 to 3 months.

The village facilities are comprised of an exhibition center at the entrance, a production center, and two drying rooms. The exhibition center invites visitors to sample various fermented soybean condiments and displays all the products made in this village. The drying rooms are specially designed to allow maximum sunlight and ventilation. Finally, the production center preserves the traditional methods of making doenjang such as boiling soybeans in a giant iron pot and fermenting meju in a ondolbang (a room with the Korean floor heating system).

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