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Recently, many Koreans and foreign visitors have been gathering in Andong to spend a night in
the traditional Korean way in old traditional Korean houses, known as ‘hanok’. The
nobilities formerly inhabited these houses. Andong is well known as the district where
Confucianism and nobilities flourished. Hence, Andong has many of the old nobilities’ homes
still standing, which provides the perfect place to visit if you want to experience what it’s
like to live in a ‘hanok’.
To help you plan your visit to Andong, we will introduce some of Andong’s famous hanoks that
are open to the public.
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| ● Experience Traditional Korean
Culture at Jirye Art Village |
Attendance of
Jirye Art Village
Memorial Service |
Jirye Art Village is owned by Kim Weon-gil, and is
located about 10km from the national highway. Jirye Art Village overlooks Imhahoe Lake, with a
picturesque mountain in the background, secluded as an island. A walkway surrounds the houses
of Jirye Art Village, and you can also go mountain climbing. Due to the construction of the
Imha dam, the original location of the village was threatened and almost was submerged. Hence,
it was relocated to its current location, and became a breeding ground for artists’
creativity.As a result, Jirye Art Village has attracted numerous literay figures and artists.
Jirye Art Village is also the most famous old traditional Korean house village amongst foreign
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A variety of activities are offered to visitors that allow
them to experience Korean traditional things. The owner Kim Weon-gil is the head of the Uisong
Kim clan, and as his responsibility, he oversees many ancestral family rites  that are held throughout the year. If
you visit Jirye Art Village when the ancestral family rites are held, you can watch the
ceremonies and taste the foods offered as a part of the rites. As for the rest of this year,
there is one rite that still remains which is on Nov., 24, 2005. However, if you happen to
miss this ceremonial rite, a variety of traditional cultural activities are held all throughout
the year. Therefore, you can check the official website or make inquiries via email or phone
before visiting to make your stay more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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| ● Detailed
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| Tourists at lunch of the Jirye Art Village |
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Address : 769, Bakgok-ri, Imdong-myeon, Andong-city, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Accommodations : A total of 14 traditional Korean houses are available to visitors. Starting from October of 2005, the accommodation rates became ￦20,000 per night per person. (No separate rates are available for students or children to prevent damages of cultural artifacts. Children of 4 years or younger can stay for free.)
From Nov., of 2005, each room will have individual quotas. The new rates have not been confirmed as of yet, however it is estimated to be ￦40,000 per night for a 2 person room (there are 7 houses of this kind), and ￦80,000 per night for a 4 person room (also 7 houses are available).
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Room Types : All rooms do not offer beds since the rooms are traditional Korean rooms.
Cushions to sleep on, pillows and covers are available. Common toilet and shower facilities
are offered in Western style, with a total of 6 toilets and 5 showers.
Food : ￦6,000 (1 serving / Korean food / You must inform how many meals and
servings you will require when making reservations for accommodation. Reservations for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all possible.)
Languages : English (Village Chief: 016-502-2590), Japanese (Chief’s son: 010-9979
-2590), French (Chief’s sister: 011-9000-4279).
For Inquiries : +82-54-822-2590 (English, Japanese) / 016-502-2590 (English, Japanese)
Reservations : Reservations can be made via Internet or email.
E-mail: webmaster@jirye.com(English,
Japanese)
Information Required for Reservations : Duration of Stay, Number of Visitors, Number of
Rooms, Numbers of Meals & Servings, Contact Number, and E-mail Address.
Homepage :www.jirye.com(English,
Japanese / English, Japanese reservations available on website)
Note : Since all facilities are made of old wood, there is no cooking allowed in the
rooms. Also, no pets are allowed in the rooms.
Directions :
1, From Andong Inter-city Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Jinbo and Youngyang. Get
off at Imdong. The bus ride takes about 20 minutes. The bus fare is ￦1,800. From Imdong,
take a taxi to Jirye Art Village run by Jujin Supermarket, located about 50km from the bus
station. A taxi ride takes about 25 minutes, and the fare is about ￦15,000 (estimated fare
from Oct., 2005).
2, From Andong Station to Jirye Art Village by taxi costs about ￦30,000 (from Oct.,
2005) and takes about 40 minutes.
3, If you tour the surrounding area of Andong before going to Chirye Artists’ Colony,
the Village Chief can pick you up around 5 PM, and give you a ride for free.
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| ● Photo Gallery of Jirye Art Village
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Landscape of Suaedang |
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Suaedang is located near Imhaho
Lake, which is surrounded in peace and quiet. The nature surrounding the lake is famous for
its natural beauty. Suaedang is already popular amongst foreign visitors which spread quickly
from word of mouth. Among those who lodge at Suaedang, 10% are foreign visitors.
Suaedang is proud of their architectural designs from the late period of Chosun Dynasty, and
was relocated to the current location due to the flooding of the Imha dam in 1987. There are
11 rooms made of yellow earth, and is heated with a fireplace. The rate of each room is
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determined according to the size, location, and condition.
If you visit Suaedang in the autumn season, you can see ripe
red persimmons that are ready to be picked. Suaedang has renovated its kitchen and bathroom
facilities into a modern style for more conformability and convenience for its
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Address : 470-44 Sugokdong, Imdong-myeon, Andong-city, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Rates : Sarangang ￦90,000 (for 2 persons / 1 room) / Junganbang ￦60,000 (for 2 persons
/ 2 rooms) / Junganbang ￦70,000 (for 2 persons / 3 rooms) / Jakeunbang ￦40,000 (for 2 persons
/ 5 rooms)
* Additional Guests: ￦10,000 / 1 Adult, ￦5,000 / 1 Child
Breakfast : ￦5,000 / 1 serving / Korean food
Room Type : All rooms do not offer beds since the rooms are traditional Korean rooms.
Mattresses to sleep on, pillows and blankets are available. Public shower and toilet
facilities are available, modern style.
Language : English, Japanese.
Reservations : +82-54-822-6661(English, Japanese) / mail to: moonjuh@hanmail.net
Note : All facilities are made of old wood. Therefore, no cooking is allowed in the
rooms.
Directions : Bus – Take a bus from Andong Inter-city Bus Terminal, bound for Jinbu,
Youngyang, and Imdong. Get off at Imdong Station. Bus ride is about 25 minutes, and the fare
is ￦1,800. Take a taxi from Imdong Station to Suaedang.
Taxi fare is about ￦2500-￦3000 (from Oct., 2005).
Taxi – Fare is about ￦18,000-￦20,000 fare (from Oct., 2005).
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| ● Photo Gallery of Suaedang
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| ● Imcheonggak, Conveniently Located
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 Imcheonggak, located near Andong
City, is the birth home of Lee Sang Ryong, the historical figure who dedicated his life to
Korea’s independent struggles during Japan’s reign. He is also the head of his clan. During
Josun Dynasty, to prevent too much extravagance among the people, a law prohibited civilians
from building houses with more than 100 rooms. Thus, as a civilian, Lee Sang Ryong’s hanok
complex was built with a maximum of 99 rooms. However, only about 50 rooms remain today, for
during the Japan rule a railway was laid down passing through the very center of the hanok
complex.
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 Before the railway, the complex
faced the Nakdonggang River, located at the foot of a mountain, exquisite for its beautiful
scenery. Today however, the railway stands in between the complex and the river. The Andong
dam has also been built. As a result, the view is obstructed and not as scenic as it once was.
Regardless, the complex still offers the elegance and tranquility felt only in very old homes,
and is an ideal place for relaxation. Its location, which is nearby Andong City offers the
comfort of an easier access to other tourist sites.
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Address : 20 Beopheungdong, Andong-city, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Rooms & Rates : Small Room ￦50,000 (for 2 persons / 5 rooms available ) / Mid-sized
Room ￦70,000 (for 4 persons / 1 room available) / Large Room ￦100,000 (for 6 persons / 2
rooms available) / ￦200,000 per night in Kunjajung, the National Treasure, 182
Breakfast : ￦5,000 (1 serving each)
Room Type : All rooms do not offer beds since the rooms are traditional Korean rooms.
Mattresses to sleep on, pillows and blankets are available. Public shower and toilet
facilities are available, modern style.
Language : Korean
Reservations : +82-54-853-3455 (Korean / Contact +82-54-1330 for convenient
reservations)
Note : All facilities are made of old wood. Therefore, no cooking is allowed in the
rooms.
Directions : Take a taxi from Andong Station or Andong Inter-city Bus Terminal. Taxi
fare comes to about ￦1,500, which is the basic fare.
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