Confucian Land (유교랜드)

Confucian Land, located within Andong Culture & Tourism Resort, is a themed exhibition hall that focuses on Korea’s Confucian culture. The facility uses the edu-tainment method to make a difficult subject matter easy to understand for young children. Exhibitions include the teachings of famous Confucian scholars like Toegye Yi Hwang and Yulgok Yi I, traditional musical instruments such as the gayageum and haegeum, as well as a video hall with 3D film capabilities and a children’s game area with motion-tracking.

– Address : 346-30 Gwangwangdanji-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
800 people / [Video hall] 200 people per showing

– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
+82-54-820-8800

– Opening Date
2013년 06월 01일

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Operating Hours
10:00-18:00 (Last admission 1 hr before closing)

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Exhibition halls, stage, Time Tunnel

– Facility Utilization Fees
Adults 9,000 won / Teenagers 8,000 won / Children 7,000 won

– Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Zootopium (주토피움)

– Homepage
blog.naver.com/qkekto222

Zootopium is the largest animal & plant themed park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, home to over 200 species. The park provides the perfect environment for children to learn more about nature and living organisms. The park features both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as amenities such as a restaurant and play areas for children.

⊙ Traditional Resort Gurume (구름에)

– Homepage
http://www.gurume-andong.com

– Tel
+82-54-823-9001

Gurume Resort in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, consists of seven traditional hanok dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries that were moved to this location because of a flood. The re-assembled hanok have been equipped with modern toilets, bathrooms, and AC units – plus a modern security system. Facilities include a book-cafe, a restaurant, a traditional experience room and a plaza.

⊙ Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)

– Homepage
www.andong.go.kr

– Tel
+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.

⊙ Andong Folk Village (안동민속촌)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– 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 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.

⊙ Andongho Lake (안동호)

– Tel
+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.

⊙ Woryeonggyo Bridge (월영교)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.tourandong.com

– Tel
+82-54-852-6800

Woryeonggyo Bridge was named in reference to the submerged Woryeongdae Observatory and the names of nearby areas Wolgok-myeon and Eumdamgol. The view of Woryeonggyo Bridge with the moon’s reflection in the Nakdonggang River is a beautiful sight. Woryeonggyo Bridge harbors a tragic yet beautiful legend about a wife who made a pair of mituri (hemp shoes) out of her hair in heartfelt yearning and condolence for her late husband. In commemoration of her pure and noble love, the bridge was designed in the style of mituri.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – variety show “I Am Solo”
This spot is where Yeong-sik and Hyeon-suk enjoyed their hanbok date. Perhaps because of the romantic lights, the two managed to confirm their feelings for each other once more. You can walk on the bridge like Yeong-sik and Hyeon-suk did or take the Moon Boat on the lake and enjoy the view of the bridge from the water.

⊙ Andong Dam (안동댐)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.kwater.or.kr

– Tel
+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.

Confucian Land (유교랜드)