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Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

2.9Km    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.

CHIAMGOTAEK (치암고택)

CHIAMGOTAEK (치암고택)

3.2Km    2024-12-20

297-10 , Toegye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-4411, +82-10-3530-4413

Chiam Old House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was the home of Chiam Lee Man-hyeon, a Joseon official in the time of King Gojong, and is now a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural treasure. Five of the buildings - Anchae, Sarangchae, Daemunchae, Byeoldangchae, and Byeolchae - have guestrooms, and reserving two or three rooms together enables visitors to feel they’re staying in a Joseon yangban’s house. Daemunchae has the best views over the house and surrounding landscape. The flower garden is a nice place to stroll and ponder the beauty of nature.

Andong Dam (안동댐)

Andong Dam (안동댐)

3.3Km    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 Soju & Traditional Food Museum (안동소주·전통음식 박물관)

Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum (안동소주·전통음식 박물관)

3.7Km    2021-12-01

71-1, Gangnam-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-4541

Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum was established in 1995 to promote and pass down the history and cultural characteristics of Andong Soju (Gyeongsangbuk-do Intangible Heritage). Andong Soju is a liquor distilled from wheat with 45 percent ABV that originated during Silla period. This regional liquor became widely known outside of Andong when the Korean government strongly supported the development of regional liquors in anticipation of the Asian Games in 1986 and Seoul Olympic Games in 1988.

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

Imyeonjae Head House (흥해배씨 임연재종택)

3.8Km    2024-12-19

51 , Hyanggyo 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9077-7216, +82-10-7172-0839

Imyeonjae Head House on Hyanggyo-dil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has been the home of the Heunghae Bae clan ever since Bae Sang-ji settled here around 1400. (The house is also known as Baekjuk Old House, memorialising the name of Bae’s consort.) The wooden walls, stairs and eves of Imyeonjae exude old-time hanok charm, and visitors will find a small reading room which has been a library ever since the house was built. Guestrooms are fitted with AC, while the shared bathrooms are modern and clean.

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

3.9Km    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.

Andong Hospital (안동병원)

4.5Km    2025-10-23

11 Angsil-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Founded in 1982 in Andong-si, Andong Hospital is a general hospital and a member organization of Andong Medical Group Hospital.

We operate several specialized centers designated or certified by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (e.g., Regional Emergency Center, Air Ambulance Helicopter, Integrated Cancer Center, Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease Center (RCDC), Spine and Joint Center, Clinical Trial Center, and Robotic Surgery Center).

Within the Andong Medical Foundation are Andong Hospital, Andong Nursing Hospital, Yongsang Andong Hospital, and Andong Hospital Specialized Care Center so that patients can receive connected care at general acute care hospitals, nursing hospitals, and nursing homes.

Andong Medical Group Hospital oversees Andong Hospital, Andong Convalescent Hospital, and Yongsang Andong Hospital. This allows patients to receive coordinated care at general acute care hospitals, convalescent hospitals, and nursing homes.

Dongwon Jokbal (동원족발)

Dongwon Jokbal (동원족발)

4.5Km    2024-10-15

42, Bokju-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-8292

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Minu Sutbul Jangeo Nara(민우숯불장어나라)

Minu Sutbul Jangeo Nara(민우숯불장어나라)

5.5Km    2025-08-01

24, Gwangmyeong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-843-6888

This is a place where you can enjoy healthy eel dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled eel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Hakbongjongtaek (학봉종택)

Hakbongjongtaek (학봉종택)

9.3Km    2024-12-20

2830-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-2087, +82-10-5263-8365

Hakbong Head House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the head house of the Uiseong Kim Clan. Originally built by Joseon scholar and educator Hakbong Kim Seong-il, it was moved to its present location in 1964. As a head house it has an unusually wide daecheong, as well as a large yard and garden with various trees and oddly shaped rocks. Concerts are regularly held at the old house. Hakbong’s descendants inherited not just this historic house, but also his patriotic spirit, many of them devoting themselves to the anti-Japanese independence movement.