7.13.2020

Andong

Andong


What is it? What is it known for?

Andong is known as the birthplace of a few different things in Korea. The first is wooden masks, another is soju and the final one is Confucianism in Korea. Many people call the city Korea’s cultural capital. The city has multiple different historical and cultural attractions around it and it was one named Peaceful East.



Andong Folk Village is where the members of the Ryu family lived together for 600 years. The village is very well preserved despite the many years it has been around. They have also conserved the Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask dance Play here. You can also get a scenic view when visiting the village as it is located in the foothill of the Hwasan Mountain. 

http://www.hahoe.or.kr/english/sub1/sub1.asp



Hahoe Mask Museum is where you see not only the Hahoe masks but also other traditional masks from around the world. You can also do different activities there where you can wear a mask, make a model mask or other fun things.

http://www.mask.kr/default.htm

Hours:

Andong Folk Village:

  • April-September 9:00am-6:00pm

  • October-March 9:00am-5:00pm

Hahoe Mask Museum: 9:30 am-6:00 pm

Cost: 

Andong Folk Village: Adults 3,000 KRW, Teens 1,500 KRW, and children 1,000 KRW

Hahoe Mask Museum: Free

Location:

Andong Folk Village: 40, Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hahoe Mask Museum: 206, Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

How many hours do people spend here?

People tend to spend a few days here or a week but not much longer.

How far from Seoul? About 191 kilometers

How to get there?

KTX or other slower train and bus

Why you should visit here:

  • Capital of Korean Spirit

  • Jjimdak- a must-try food

  • Home of wooden masks

  • Has the longest wooden bridge in Korea

  • Only the Confucian museum in Korea is here 

  • Mask dance festival



By Marissa Owens, Intern Editor

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

mowens3107@outlook.com



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