Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy & Mukgye Head House of Andong Kim Clan (묵계서원 및 안동김씨 묵계종택) – Homepage www.tourandong.com Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy was founded in 1687, but was mostly destroyed in 1869, leaving just the lecture hall behind. Recently, these removed buildings have slowly been rebuilt to restore the academy to its former glory. Mukgye Head…
Jirye Arts Village (지례예술촌) – Homepage www.jirye.com – Tel +82-54-852-1913 Located in Andong, Jirye Arts Village first formed as a result of the construction of Imha Dam. When a small neighborhood in Jirye-ri, Imdong-myeon was at the risk of flood due to the dam, Kim Won-gil, the village leader at the time, relocated and rebuilt…
Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌) – Homepage www.tourandong.com – Tel +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…
Dokdo (독도) – Homepage dokdo.mofa.go.krwww.dokdo.go.kr Located 87.4 kilometers away from Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo is an island on the east coast of Korea. Dokdo comprises two major islands called Dongdo (East Island), located at a latitude of 37°14’N and a longitude of 131°52’E, and Seodo (West Island), located at a latitude of 37°14’N and a longitude…
Nakgangmulgil Park (낙강물길공원) – Homepage tour.gb.go.kr 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…
Sono Belle Cheongsong Solsaem Hot Spring (소노벨 청송 솔샘온천) – Homepage www.sonohotelsresorts.com Solsaem Hot Spring offers a relaxing escape to visitors with 570 tons of natural spring water daily. Surrounded by the blue forest and clear skies of Cheongsong, the open-air hot spring provides a serene retreat, allowing visitors to unwind and release stress with…
Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley (Cheongsong National Geopark) (청송 얼음골 (청송 국가지질공원)) – Homepage csgeop.cs.go.kr Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley is a gorge located on Juwangsan Mountain in Cheongsong. It is known for its warm winters and cool breezes in the summer, creating a mystical atmosphere. In May 2017, it was recognized for its geological value and certified as…
Railway Forest & The Garden of Fire (철길숲 & 불의정원) – Homepage https://www.pohang.go.kr A 4.3-kilometer stretch of railroad between Hyoja Station and the old Pohang Station that fell into disuse after nearly 100 years of operation due to the opening of the KTX Pohang Station in 2015. The railroad track runs through residential areas to…
Mangyangjeong Beach (망양정해수욕장) – Homepage http://www.uljin.go.kr/tour/index.uljin Mangyangjeong Beach is a relatively shallow and narrow beach with a comparatively higher water temperature among beaches on the east coast of Korea. It has a lush pine forest, perfect for walking, and the surrounding areas tend to be very quiet. There are many tourist attractions around the beach,…
Dogu Beach (도구 해수욕장) – Homepage http://www.pohang.go.kr/phtour/index.do This small beach is located about 20 minutes away from Pohang city center, near Pohang Gyeongju Airport. Despite its small size, its fine sand and wonderful sea view make it a beloved hangout for locals and car campers (sleeping in one’s car) alike. Its small size, along with…