Discover Andong

Local highlights in Andong include the history of Andong Jjimdak and the design of Woryeonggyo Bridge. Andong Folk Museum and Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap are cultural sites in the wider travel area of Andong-si.

Andong Jjimdak: Origins and varieties in the Old Market

Andong Jjimdak originated at a restaurant in Andong Old Market. Today, you can try different varieties in Jjimdak Alley in the same market. Individual shops may change, so check which options are currently available before your trip.

Woryeonggyo Bridge: Design and two perspectives

Woryeonggyo Bridge was designed to resemble Mituri hemp shoes. The bridge is associated with a story about a woman who is said to have made Mituri-style shoes from her hair for her late husband. The design commemorates this love. The bridge’s name refers to the submerged Woryeongdae Observatory, as well as the names Wolgok-myeon and Eumdamgol. You can walk across the bridge or take a Moon Boat on the lake and view it from the water. On foot, you cross the structure; from the boat, you look toward the bridge from the lake. Check the current status of boat operations before your trip.

Cultural sites in the wider travel area of Andong-si

In the wider travel area of Andong-si, the grounds of Andong Folk Museum include almost 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old icehouses. The open-air grounds offer a glimpse into past ways of life. The museum also preserves and presents folk, Buddhist, and Confucian culture. In the wider area of Andong-si, the museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village. Houses and objects were collected there before they were submerged by the construction of the dam. Exhibitions and a screening room in the indoor galleries offer further insights into Andong’s culture.

Another cultural and historical landmark in this wider travel area is Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap. Designated National Treasure No. 16, it is considered Korea’s oldest and largest stone pagoda. It was originally built in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period at Beopeungsa Temple; it is the only surviving remnant of the temple. The pagoda is 16.8 meters high and 7.75 meters wide. Its uppermost decorative element is missing. The lower stories feature depictions of Buddhist guardian deities; traces of tiled roofs have been found on the individual levels. Historical records mention a reconstruction in 1487.

Andong as a destination when searching for hotels

The history of Andong Jjimdak and Woryeonggyo Bridge relate to Andong; Andong Folk Museum and Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap are located in the wider travel area of Andong-si.

Discover more destinations: Pohang, Sangju-si, Gyeongju, Kumi, Gimcheon-si, Goryeong-Gun, Uljin, Gyeongsan-Si.

View the wider travel guide: Gyeongsangbuk-Do.