What to do in Andong

Activities, attractions and tours

Andong
Andong
Andong
Andong
Andong

Andong Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Andong is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Andong to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Andong Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Andong Hahoe Folk Village

Journey back to the 16th century at the time-honored Andong Hahoe Folk Village. Experience an ancient Korean way of life while peeking inside quaint houses, dining on local delicacies and watching a mask dance. Andong Hahoe Folk Village is a living village where residents carry out their daily routines as people did during the Joseon Dynasty. In 2010 it became a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Spend a day discovering the centuries-old traditions of a village from the Joseon Dynasty. Sample typical food, watch folk shows and enjoy views from a cliff top.

2. Bongjeongsa Temple

Standing in the forested foothills of a soaring mountain is Bongjeongsa, the biggest temple in the Andong region. This tranquil landmark presents an interesting insight into Korean Buddhism and ancient Korean architecture. Tree-lined pathways meander around the Bongjeongsa complex leading to prayer buildings with curving roofs and courtyards decorated with colorful paper lanterns and pagodas.
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See one of the oldest wooden structures in Korea at this peaceful Buddhist temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Cheondeung.

3. Buyongdae Cliff

Enjoy the magnificent panoramas and have your camera ready to snap postcard-perfect shots at Buyongdae Cliff. This 210-feet (64-meter) high cliff overlooks a 16th-century Joseon-era village, the meandering Hakdong River and pristine mountain countryside. Choose a clear and sunny day to visit Buyongdae Cliff to benefit from the most inspiring views.
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Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop.

4. Andong Folk Museum

Delve into the fascinating history of Confucian rituals and Korean folk traditions at the Andong Folk Museum. Confucianism is a philosophy and way of life developed from the teachings of Confucius that has an emphasis on achieving harmony and balance. Find some 3,700 artifacts and model scenes at the Andong Folk Museum, which highlight Korean ceremonies such as coming-of-age and memorials.
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Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of the Confucian culture and learn about typical Korean games and celebrations at this folk museum.

5. Andong Soju Museum

The Andong Soju Museum celebrates the history of soju, which is a distilled rice liquor that originated in the Andong region. Artifacts, models and photographs take you on a journey from the early beginnings of the drink in the 1200s to its modern-day significance. Find the Andong Soju Museum located inside the Andong Soju Brewery, where there is also a Korean food museum.
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Take a tour of a soju brewery to learn about the origins of a Korean national drink and get the chance to sample a locally distilled version.

What to do in Andong

Discover the most popular places to visit in Andong

Andong Hahoe Folk Village

Andong Hahoe Folk Village

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Spend a day discovering the centuries-old traditions of a village from the Joseon Dynasty. Sample typical food, watch folk shows and enjoy views from a cliff top.

Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Moonlight Bridge

Moonlight Bridge

Moonlight Bridge is just one of the places to see in Andong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forest or visit its temples.

Moonlight Bridge
Bongjeongsa Temple

Bongjeongsa Temple

See one of the oldest wooden structures in Korea at this peaceful Buddhist temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Cheondeung.

Bongjeongsa Temple
Buyongdae Cliff

Buyongdae Cliff

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop.

Buyongdae Cliff
Andong Folk Museum

Andong Folk Museum

Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of the Confucian culture and learn about typical Korean games and celebrations at this folk museum.

Andong Folk Museum
Andong Soju Museum

Andong Soju Museum

Take a tour of a soju brewery to learn about the origins of a Korean national drink and get the chance to sample a locally distilled version.

Andong Soju Museum
Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy

Visit a private educational institute set out in a feng shui design within serene surroundings on the banks of the Nakdong River.

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy
Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda

Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda

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First built during the Silla dynasty, this designated National Treasure is the oldest and tallest stone-built pagoda in Korea.

Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda
Ogyeonjeongsa House

Ogyeonjeongsa House

In the 16th century a Korean scholar built this house as a teaching center. Today you can spend a night here enjoying peaceful solitude.

Ogyeonjeongsa House

 

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