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| [Introduction to Andong] |
Andong is the home of Confucianism in Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty, Andong attracted scores of Confucian scholars becoming a pioneering city in Confucian thought. This city also contained the highest number of private schools from the Joseon Dynasty as well as Confucian schools. To this day, Andong still has around 26 private schools from the Joseon Dynasty. This city also acted as a home to the noble class during the Joseon period. Many of the homes of the noble class are still standing in Andong; some are kept up by the relatives of the original owner. Certain homes have established guest house accommodations. Two of the most famous places are Jirye Art Village and Jeonju Ryussi-musiljongtaek (Ryu noble family’s estate). These are great places to experience the essence of Korea’s traditional lifestyles.
Andong has become a famous tourist area ever since Queen Elizibeth visited in 1999. She spent her birthday in Andong visiting such places as Hahoe Village, Dosan Confucian School, Byeongsan Confucian School, Bongjeongsa Temple, Icheon-dong Soekbulsang (engraved Buddha on granite), Sinse-dong Chilcheeung Jeontap (7 story pagoda), Dongbu-dong Ocheung Jeontap (5 story pagoda), Ocheon relic’s site, Andong Folk Village, and Andong Soju Museum.
The most famous festival in Andong is the Andong Mask Dance Festival which is held every year starting the last week of September and running for 10 days. Some of Andong’s most famous native foods include jjimdak (spicy steamed chicken) and heotjesatbap (bimbimbap-like dish served with vegetables traditionally used in ancestral rites ceremonies), other popular dishes are geonjinguksu (noodles), kalguksu (hand-made noodle soup), and Andong sikhye (fermented rice punch). A popular product of the region is Andong soju (Korean alcohol).
Population: 184,108 people(2001)
Land size: 1,519.81㎢
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| [Andong’s Main Tourist Attractions]
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| [Accommodations in Andong] |
Andong doesn’t have any major hotels, but there are many traditional hanok guest houses available throughout the area. The Hahoe Village, Jirye Art Village, Jeonju Ryussi-musiljongtaek (Ryu noble family’s estate) and many other guest houses offer visitors a unique lodging experience. Additionally, there are many well-kept motels near the Andong Train Station and the Andong Intercity Bus Terminal. For further lodging inquires visitors can stop by the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Tourist Information Center or call them at: 82-54-852-6800 (English, Chinese, Japanese). |
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| [Andong’s Tourist Information Center] |
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Across from the train station in Andong is the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Tourist Information Center, and across from the Hahoe Village is the hahoe Village Tourist information center. Both of these places have general tourist information and free pamphlets in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Free internet access is available.
Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Tourist Information Center
Address: 218-13 Beonji, Unheung-dong, Andong City (in front of Andong Train Station)
Telephone: +82-54-852-6800 (English, Chinese, Japanese)
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese
Business hours:
November ~ February : 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.
March ~ October : 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
*Open 7 days a week, year round
Hahoe Village Information Center
Address: 844-1 Hahoe-ri, Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
Languages: English, Japanese
Business hours:
November ~ February : 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.
March ~ October : 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
March ~ October : 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
*Open 7 days a week, year round
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[Transportation]
From Seoul to Andong
By train:
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There is only one train departing form Seoul Station to Andong daily. There are approximately 7 trains daily departing from Cheongnyangni Station between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Travel time is four to 5 hours.
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| By express bus: |
Bus #13 operates from 6:20 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. out of Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. Approximate travel time is three hours and 50 minutes
→ Dong Seoul Bus Terminal information
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| When departing from locations other than Seoul see the following links: |
| → Trains & Express buses
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| Transportation in Andong |
Andong Intercity Bus Terminal and Andong Train Station are located in the center of the downtown area in close proximity to each other. Accordingly, many lodging facilities and restaurants are in walking distance. If you are planning to use local city buses while in Andong, you can find bus times at Andong Train Station. There aren’t many buses available, so taxis are always an option
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| → 2003 Andong local city bus schedule
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*This video gives viewers a unique glimpse into this historical city filled with beauty and architectural treasures. The video is narrated in Korean, but its splendor can be enjoyed by all.
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