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Andong Hahoe Village, located in Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, is a Joseon Dynasty yangban (noble) village nestled within a unique landscape, surrounded by the Nakdong River. Formed in the early 14th century, it has preserved the quintessential culture, architecture, and traditions of the Joseon yangban for over 600 years.
Hahoe Village is a clan village of the Pungsan Ryu clan, and its descendants still reside there, making it a living heritage site. Traditional Joseon-era architecture, including traditional hanok (tile-roofed houses), thatched-roof houses, shrines, Confucian academies, and pavilions, is well preserved. The village reflects the Confucian social structure of Joseon and is designed in the shape of a lotus or a Taegeuk symbol, in accordance with feng shui principles.
Hahoe Village’s main attractions include:
*Traditional hanoks and Ryu Seong-ryong’s head house (including Yangjindang and Chunghyodang), Byeongsan Seowon, Wonjijeongsa Temple, and pavilions.
*Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori (mask dance), Seonyu Julbulnori, traditional weddings, and seasonal events.
*Hahoe masks (wooden masks), mask dance performances (satire and humor), and experiences at UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites.
*Village views from Buyongdae (cliff observatory), Mansongjeong pine forest, and Nakdonggang Riverside sandbanks.
Since being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, Hahoe Village has gained international recognition, and traditional etiquette, weddings, and village festivals are preserved and practiced here, reflecting the village’s lifestyle, culture, arts, and scholarship.
*Address: 186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
*Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Admission: Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won
*Featured Events: Hahoe Mask Dance, Traditional Wedding and Seasonal Festival, Buyongdae Observatory Walk
*Transportation: Buses and taxis available, dedicated parking, foreign language guidance available
Andong Hahoe Village is a representative Korean folk village where traditional culture and natural scenery blend together. It is a special travel destination where you can experience “living tradition” and the lives of a Joseon yangban family firsthand.
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