Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO site] Premium Private Tour from Seoul
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Description
his tour brings you to the most oldest Village in Korea which is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and also can see the whole view of this village from the across the river called Buyongdae Cliff before going to this unique village After the Hahoe village, tourist can take time to explore the Hahoe Mask Museum, with its intriguing collection of Korean and international masks. For the last visit place, We go to Byeongsan Seowon which is Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Ryu • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul, It will take about 3 hours driving from tourist area • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from knowledgeable driving guide
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tourist can walk and feel real old traditional village where still remain an old culture and traditional Korean houses. This delightful traditional riverside village – a Unesco World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in the busy months, with large crowds of visitors. Avoid the weekends, go off-season and be rewarded with a glimpse of bucolic enchantment and the gentle rhythms of countryside village life.
Buyongdae is a cliff about 64 meters high situated where the Taebaeksan Mountain Range ends. From the summit, one can get a bird’s-eye-view of Hahoe Village in Andong. The name was taken from an ancient history of China. Meaning lotus, the name Buyongdae is said to be given for Hahoe Village’s configuration like a lotus flower. Thus, one can get the best view of the village from the cliff. Located near Buyongdae are Ogyeonjeongsa House, Gyeomamjeongsa House, and Hwacheon Seowon Academy.
Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Important Folklore Material No. 122. Hahoe Village is a representative traditional Korean folk town and is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure No. 121) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 69). The museum not only displays Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world. The museum consists of five permanant exhibition halls and one special exhibition hall, housing a wide range of masks from all over the world along with Hahoe masks. The museum also offers activity programs such as wearing a mask, mask trick art, photo zone, and more.
Byeongsanseowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Yu (1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820 ~ 1898] in 1868. The Nakdong-gang River is situated just in front of the Confucian Academy. Cross the river and the Byeongsan Mountain can be found. By forming a folding screen like shape around the academy, the mountains both protect and add a serene beauty to the area.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any Hotel or BnB or Guest House in Seoul
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(29)
We had a fantastic day out with Kim. From the timely pickup (I know our hotel wasn't the best known place) to the dropoff, it was all smooth and well planned. We visited all points of interest in Hahoe area with Kim's story telling of the folk village, the village viewpoint and the Confucian Academy - two UNESCO world heritage sites on one day - with plenty of time to browse the town and the museum on our own . Kim also treated us to local apple bread and encouraged us to order soy sauce chicken/ mackerel combo for lunch, which we didn't get a chance to do anywhere else during our trip to South Korea after so we are glad we did. Not to mention his safe driving from 7:30am to basically 8pm. When you spend that much time together in a car, you get into a somewhat intimate or private conversation about somewhat intimate or private topics like family choices, politics, even religion. I'm sure Kim wouldn't have forced us into those convos, but seeing our openness (my husband is actually keen to talk about these things) Kim shared a lot of his perspectives on the topics, which was very interesting and insightful. It was a meaningful day out for us.
Very interesting scenery, history and stories. Excellent storytelling by a very experienced guide. A must visit but prepare for the walk.
Thank you so much for your kind review..!! We’re very happy you enjoyed the scenery, history, and storytelling. We hope to see you again in Korea.
Our full-day tour to Andong was outstanding from start to finish. Our guide Jimmy was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He handled everything seamlessly, tailored everything to our pace making a very long day stress-free and enjoyable. He kept us engaged with interesting history and perfect timing throughout the day. His flexibility, attention to detail, and genuine care made us feel safe and well taken care of. Truly a 5-star experience — it felt like a day spent with a friend who knows everything about the country!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day in Andong with our best guide Jimmy. Your warm words about his knowledge, care, and professionalism truly mean a lot to us. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. Hope to welcome you back to Korea again soon for another memorable adventure.
it is a long drive form Seoul, so be prepared to have a drive for .5 hours. we did it private, so it was fine
We understand that the journey took quite a long time, and we appreciate your patience. The destination for this tour is typically just over three hours from Seoul. However, travel times can be significantly longer on weekends or public holidays due to traffic. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding this possibility, and thank you again for your cooperation.
Nice place to visit but it is a long way from Seoul so be prepared for a long day. Trip was nice in a very good car. Our guide was a former military officer and we had a lot of good discussions. His English was very good. Overall a very good experience. We had lunch of Mackerel that was delicious and local apples that are out of this world good. Great day in andong.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the trip to Andong and had a comfortable journey despite the distance. It’s wonderful that your guide made the experience even more meaningful with engaging conversations and excellent English. We're also happy you got to enjoy the local flavors—Andong’s mackerel and apples are truly special. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you again on another great trip..!!
Kim Chan Soo was a great guide! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to help us. We would highly recommend seeing Hahoe!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad Mr. Kim made your visit special. Hahoe is truly a wonderful place..!! hope to see you again soon.
Long trip but very interesting. Very delicious lunch. The guide (Jimmie) spole very good English and could answer all our questions.
Thank you for remaining warm hearted review.
Very interesting experience and very good driver and guide. Good for all ,confortable the car. Friendly
Thank you for the warm hearted review.
Jimmy is a knowledgeable and easy going guide who has a very comfortable people mover van for napping on the way home. I had lots of questions about Korean life and history which he was able to answer. Going to these tourist spots in winter meant we had the places almost to ourselves, just dress warmly and wear good walking shoes in case of ice.
Thank you for the warm hearted review. As you described about this tour, tourist can get a lot of information about Korean people's life, culture and mentality throughout this tour.
The trip was great. Very interesting and some beautiful scenery. Very serene. Our guide, Shane, was very accommodating to our needs and was very informative. Communication leading up to the trip and during the trip was excellent.
Thank you for enjoying your tour. And appreciate about best compliment for our great guide Shane.
