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Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원)

7.8 Km    0     2024-05-30

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

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.

Jebiwon Garden (제비원가든)

Jebiwon Garden (제비원가든)

8.2 Km    17     2021-03-24

649-2, Jebiwon-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-855-5455

It is a place where you can enjoy various kinds of good Korean soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is short rib soup.

Rock-carved Standing Buddha in Icheon-dong, Andong (안동 이천동 마애여래입상)

Rock-carved Standing Buddha in Icheon-dong, Andong (안동 이천동 마애여래입상)

8.2 Km    19309     2020-04-03

Icheon-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-840-5225

Maaekseobulsang (Rock-carved Standing Buddha) in Icheon-dong, Andong is also referred to as Jebiwon Statue due to the small temple of the same name nearby. This statue is unique as the head and the body are not carved from the same rock. The head was carved from a different rock then placed over a large rock relief of the Buddha's body. This type of technique is frequently found in those built during the Goryeo dynasty. The distinct features and carving methods that can be observed from this particular statue are speculated to be from the 11th century. Although there is a small amount of damage on the back of the head, the statue is well-preserved overall.

Andongho Lake (안동호)

Andongho Lake (안동호)

8.2 Km    18661     2021-01-29

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

Known as a popular fishing spot and recreation site, Andongho Lake is an man-made lake created by obstructing the upper stream of the Nakdonggang River as part of the government’s Four Major Rivers Restoration Project. Andong Dam is the second largest dam in Korea, following Soyanggang Dam. The x_height of the dam is 83 meters and the length is 612 meters.

The landscape surrounding Andongho Lake is nothing short of magnificent. There is a dock for boats on the lake, which is also popular as a fishing destination. Bass caught here are especially strong and tasty. An international bass fishing tournament is held here every year. There are also tourist attractions nearby such as the Dosanseowon Confucian Academy and Andong Hahoe Village.

Andong Dam (안동댐)

Andong Dam (안동댐)

8.3 Km    40093     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.

Seoksong Garden (석송가든)

Seoksong Garden (석송가든)

8.3 Km    58     2021-03-30

539-23, Jebiwon-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-7000

A place with group seats and individual rooms, it is a restaurant well-known for its steamed carp with spicy sauce and bean sprouts. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is braised carp.

An dong gotak Esanru [Korea Quality] / 안동고택 이상루 [한국관광 품질인증]

An dong gotak Esanru [Korea Quality] / 안동고택 이상루 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.6 Km    14594     2023-09-01

3193-6 , Pungsantaesa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3522-1542

Andong Old House Lee Sangnu stands at the foot of Cheondeungsan Mountain in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The house has a 250-year history and is still used for family rituals commemorating the founder of the Andong Kim Clan. Lee Sangnu is a dignified two-story wooden pavilion with an attic, while at Yisangru visitors can set a fire in the fire pit in the winter or sleep in a tent or mosquito net in the summer. Cultural programs are available: tea ceremonies, knot craft, the mask dance, natural dyeing, Korean paper craft, and learning about filial piety. The Old House’s location between Andong Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon makes it convenient for local site-seeing.

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

8.8 Km    28467     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.

MUSE (뮤즈)

MUSE (뮤즈)

8.8 Km    72     2021-03-26

231, Seokju-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-841-2573

It is a good place for the perfect sauce and crispy Korean pork cutlet. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

8.8 Km    23464     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.