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Andong

Andong is the heartland of Korean Confucian culture, home to Hahoe Folk Village where residents still live in 600-year-old thatched and tiled houses. The city preserves mask dance traditions and a slower pace that feels centuries removed from Seoul.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

September to October for the Andong Mask Dance Festival and peak autumn colors at Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon

From Seoul

Express Bus ~2h 40min

Local Food

Andong Jjimdak, Andong Soju, Heotjesabap

Top things to see in Andong

1Hahoe Village
2Andong Folk Village
3Dosan Seowon Confucian Academy
4Bongjeongsa Temple
5Andong Mask Dance Festival
6Woryeonggyo Bridge
7Andong Jjimdak Street
8Imhaho Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions about Andong

What is Hahoe Folk Village?
Hahoe is a UNESCO World Heritage village where the Ryu clan has lived for over 600 years. Unlike recreated folk villages, Hahoe is a living community. Residents farm, hang laundry, and go about daily life among Joseon-era houses. Traditional mask dances are performed on weekends.
How do I get to Andong?
Buses from Dong Seoul Terminal take about 2.5 hours. Andong also has a train station with connections from Seoul's Cheongnyangni Station (about 3 hours). From Andong, buses 46 and 246 reach Hahoe Village in about 40 minutes.
What food is Andong famous for?
Andong jjimdak (braised soy chicken) originated here and is best eaten at the Andong Old Market food alley. Heotjesabap is a faux-ancestral rite meal with many side dishes. Andong soju is traditionally made and stronger than commercial versions.

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