Andong Heritage Course
Duration: 1 night, 2 daysAndong's signature heritage route, linking a UNESCO World Heritage village and Confucian academy with a night bridge tied to a Joseon-era love story.
Itinerary
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1Hahoe Village
186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
A UNESCO World Heritage traditional village wrapped by the Nakdong River in an S-curve. Start the course among 500-year-old houses and the story of the Hahoe mask.
ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-한국관광공사 이범수
2Byeongsan Seowon
30 Byeongsan-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
A Confucian academy built in 1605 to honor scholar-statesman Ryu Seong-ryong, added to UNESCO's 'Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies' listing in 2019. The view of the river and mountain from its Mandaeru pavilion is often called Korea's most beautiful academy setting.
ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-장정수
3Woryeonggyo Bridge
569 Sanga-dong, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Korea's longest wooden footbridge (387m), designed in the shape of straw sandals to commemorate a Joseon-era love letter known as the 'Wonyi's Mother' story. Lit up after dark, it makes a fitting close to the course.
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Restaurants & cafes on this course
Iljik Restaurant
Being checkedif you have been, tell us176-20 Unheung-dong, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Korean restaurant · A 19-minute walk from the festival. Rated 3.9 on Google from 1577 reviews.
다이닝원 안동점
Being checkedif you have been, tell us42 Okdong 2-gil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Restaurant · 3.7km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 3.8 on Google from 604 reviews.
Okya Restaurant
Being checkedif you have been, tell us46 Jungangsijang 2-gil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Restaurant · 1.8km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.1 on Google from 819 reviews.
Wiseong Jjim Dak
Welcome alone · order twoguessed from the dish47 Bonyeong 1-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongbuk
A 40-year-old establishment in Andong's Old Market Steamed Chicken Alley. Recommended by Shinsegae Vice Chairman Jung Yong-jin and featured on Wednesday Food Show, this is the representative steamed chicken restaurant of Andong.
찜닭골목
Welcome alone · order twoguessed from the dish185 Seobu-dong, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Market · A 19-minute walk from the festival. Rated 4.0 on Google from 864 reviews.
Places to stay on this course
Kase Business Hotel
Gyeongsangbuk-do, Andong, 점 Gangnam 2-gil, 60-16 케이스호텔
Hotel · 2.5km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.6 on Google from 207 reviews.
리첼호텔
346-69 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hotel · 3.9km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 3.7 on Google from 577 reviews.
Gurume
190 Minsokchon-gil, Seonggok-dong, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hotel · 2.7km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.4 on Google from 205 reviews.
Andong Grand Hotel
346-84 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Seonggok-dong, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hotel · 3.7km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.1 on Google from 1065 reviews.
Rakgojae Hahoe Hanok Hotel
186-20 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongbuk
A luxury traditional Korean hanok stay located right in front of the Hahoe Village ferry dock. Breakfast and dinner are included, and you can seamlessly enjoy a traditional ferry boat experience.
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Something to bring the trip home
Studios in Hongdae, Seongsu and Bukchon shoot Korean-style profile photographs. Some do the hair and make-up as well, and most want to be booked in advance.
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