With its skilfully-made grey brick spire, this small church is a reminder of the pervasive presence of Christianity even in the smallest of communities.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This delightful traditional riverside village ā a Unesco World Heritage site ā is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in theā¦
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On a hillside east of town and on the far side of Weolyeonggyo Bridge, Andong Folk Village is a repository for traditional homes moved to prevent themā¦
11.42 MILES
The body and robes of this Buddha are carved on a boulder over 12m high ā on top of which are the head and hair, carved out of two separate pieces of rockā¦
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This Confucian seowon (ģģ; academy) from 1572 is set in leafy surrounds arranged with a typical sense of Confucian balance, with the main hall andā¦
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The heady 45% soju (local vodka) of Andong may not be to your taste, but its significance has been preserved with its designation as an intangibleā¦
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This sublime and hoary Confucian academy has a tranquil setting enveloped by mountains and perched over the river. The quiet, introspective halls areā¦
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Just east of town along the railway line, you will come to this beauty ā the oldest and largest brick pagoda in Korea. At almost 17m in height, the pagodaā¦
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Hidden away in a small plot, next to a car park near the train station, is this brick Buddhist pagoda dating to the unified Silla period. It's a mostā¦
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This delightful traditional riverside village ā a Unesco World Heritage site ā is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in theā¦
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Quite a sight, this huge 600-year-old Zelkova tree stands at the heart of the village, inhabited by a goddess (or three goddesses in one, as the nameā¦
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This long and thin copse of pine trees alongside the river serves as a windbreaker. It faces the Buyongdae Cliff and leads to a stretch of sand alongsideā¦
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This cliff on the far side of the river affords spectacular views over the village. Take the ferry (ā©4000) from the small beach by the Mansongjeong Pineā¦
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This museum, near the main entrance and bus drop-off point, houses a remarkable collection of traditional Korean masks (ķ), as well as masks from acrossā¦
1.76 MILES
This Confucian seowon (ģģ; academy) from 1572 is set in leafy surrounds arranged with a typical sense of Confucian balance, with the main hall andā¦
10.51 MILES
The heady 45% soju (local vodka) of Andong may not be to your taste, but its significance has been preserved with its designation as an intangibleā¦
11.42 MILES
The body and robes of this Buddha are carved on a boulder over 12m high ā on top of which are the head and hair, carved out of two separate pieces of rockā¦