Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hakbongjongtaek (학봉종택)’. 💡 Overview Hakbong Head House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the head house of the Uiseong Kim Clan. Originally built by Joseon scholar and educator Hakbong Kim Seong-il, it was moved to its present location in 1964. As a head house it has an unusually wide daecheong,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘House of Changsil (창실고택)’. 💡 Overview Changsil Old House is a courtyard hanok in Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It was built in 1917 by Sim Ho-taek of Songso as a home for his younger brother. The anchae (women’s house) and the sarangchae (men’s house) are arranged side by side, with…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chalbanggong Head House (찰방공종택)’. 💡 Overview Chalbanggong Head House, located in Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1933 and is the head house of the 9th generation of Cheongsong Sim, Eun-gong Ak. Formerly used as a school, it is now a local cultural heritage centre. The U-shaped layout and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘HAHN BY SONO (한 바이 소노)’. 💡 Overview Cheongsong Folk Crafts Village has a hanok guest-house compound in the Cheongsong Tourist Area of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Daegam’s house, Yeonggam’s house, and Jeongseung’s house have wide floor areas, big yards many rooms, while Saengwondaek and Chambongdaek are simpler, straight-roofed hanoks. All…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gaya Hotel (가야호텔)’. 💡 Overview Gaya Hotel is located 560 meters above sea level on Gayasan Mountain in a pristine natural environment. The hotel also offers a sauna that uses natural mineral water. Near the hotel is the only Korean wild flower botanical garden. 📋 Detailed Information 📍…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) / 온계종택 삼백당’. 💡 Overview Ongye Jongtaek Sambaekdang in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a restored hanok and original home of Ongye Lee Hae, the older brother of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. Right outside the hanok stands a 500-year-old chestnut tree, symbolic guardian of the village….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yangjindang/ 하회 양진당’. 💡 Overview Hahoe Yangjindang, in Hahoe Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the head house of the Ryu Clan of Pungsan. Also known as Ipam Old House, it’s a designated national cultural treasure. An unusual feature is the incorporation of two different architectural styles: the sarangchae…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chunujae House / 춘우재고택’. 💡 Overview Chunoojae Old House in Jeogok-ri, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a late Joseon period hanok built by Kwon Jin, grandson of Kwon Eui. Gingko, peepal trees and chrysanthemums grow in its well-tended yard, and every year the petals are gathered for tea brewing, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongamje / 성암재’. 💡 Overview Seongamjae in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1915 by Seongam Kang Seung-won, son of Uijae Kang Pil who was an early campaigner for independence from Japan. Built of pinewood, the house is now equipped with modern facilities. In-room cooking is not allowed,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hyangdan (향단)’. 💡 Overview Hyangdan in Yangdong Village, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a grand old house designated as a National Treasure. It is a 500-year-old hanok building that now operates as a lodging facility for guests who are looking for a good night’s rest in a cozy traditional atmosphere….