Nongam Head House (농암종택) – Homepage www.nongam.com – Tel +82-54-843-1202 This is the head house of Nongam I Hyeon-bo, located in Gasong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si. I Hyeon-bo served as Saganwonjeongeon in 1504 (the 10th year of Yeonsangun) and was exiled to Andong due to the king’s anger. The place where Nongam Head House was located was…
OmyNara (오미나라) – Homepage www.omynara.com 20 years of passion for OmyRose OmyNara is an Omija winery that manufactures wine using traditional fermentation methods and oak barrel maturation methods using eco-friendly Omija originating in Korean soil. OmyNara also operates various experience programs such as winery tours and making your own commemorative wine, as well as various…
Mungyeong Dansan Monorail (문경단산 모노레일) – Homepage www.mgtpcr.or.kr Mungyeong Dansan Monorail allows riders to take in the beauty of the Baekdu Mountain Range that surrounds Mungyeong over a 3.6 km-long course. Dansan Mountain has been famous for its pure environment for a long time. More recently, the area has become known as a filming site…
Sinse-dong Mural Village (신세동 벽화마을) – Homepage https://www.tourandong.com Sinse-dong Mural Village is located in Dongmun-dong, Andong. Originally an informal settlement, the introduction of the Maeulmisul Art Project in 2009 and subsequent urban renewal projects transformed the village into one of Andong’s most famous tourist sites. Today’s village is home to numerous murals and monthly flea…
Songdaemal Lighthouse (송대말 등대) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr/ Songdaemal Lighthouse was constructed for maritime safety off the coast of Gampo Port. Its name “Songdaemal” signifies “the end of the pine trees”. It was initially built as a manned lighthouse and underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2001. The renovation was designed to resemble the three-story stone pagoda…
Deunggisan Skywalk (등기산스카이워크) The Deunggisan Skywalk, a spectacular bridge towering 20 meters high and stretching 135 meters in length, is located behind Uljin Hupohang Port. A significant portion of the skywalk, measuring 57 meters, features tempered glass flooring. This transparent section offers an exhilarating experience, making visitors feel as though they are walking above the…
Sinseongyegok Valley (신선계곡) Sinseongyegok Valley, located at the base of Baegamsan Mountain, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. The valley is adorned with rugged cliffs and is densely forested with lush pine and oak trees. Its beauty is so enchanting that it earned the name Sinseongol, meaning ‘Taoist Immortals’ Valley’, as it evokes the imagery…
St. Mary’s Pine Forest Village (성모솔숲마을) – Homepage xn--hz2b1p00nmlapzt6t.kr St. Mary’s Pine Forest Village, a serene retreat house under the Catholic Archdiocese of Daegu, was initially established as a haven for the sick and those seeking spiritual retreats. However, it is now open to all, regardless of their reason for visiting. A mass is celebrated…
Three Falls of Juwangsan Mountain (주왕산 1.2.3 폭포) Above Haksodae Cliff in Juwangsan Mountain lie three enchanting waterfalls. The first of these falls goes by the name of Yongchupokpo Falls, where water gracefully meanders through a gorge, enveloped by encircling rocks. Roughly one kilometer further upstream, you’ll encounter Jeolgupokpo Falls, accompanied by the tranquil Seonnyeotang…
Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey (성베네딕도회 왜관수도원) – Homepage www.osb.kr/ The Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey, established by monks from the German Order of St. Benedict, serves as a sanctuary of peace and spirituality in South Korea. These monks sought refuge during the Korean War, fleeing religious persecution following the closure of the…