Major city · South Korea
Andong안동
Give Andong one night: Hahoe Folk Village plus one Confucian academy fills a day; two nights only if you add the October mask festival.
Andong is a small provincial city in North Gyeongsang that holds two UNESCO listings: Hahoe Folk Village, a living clan village inside a river bend, and Bongjeongsa temple, home to Korea's oldest wooden building. The centre is walkable in ten minutes and the sights sit 25–50 minutes out by bus, so most travellers sleep one night, see Hahoe and one academy, and eat jjimdak before moving on.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Sep–Oct; also Apr–May
- avoid Jul–Aug (rain and heat), late Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- ICN · TAE
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Andong112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Andong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are rural bus timetables, icy winter lanes and heavy July–August rain.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportICN Incheon International (KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni in Seoul, about 2 h; no airport of its own — fly in, then rail).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to cross on foot in under 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or espresso drink₩3,500–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus fare₩1,400–2,500 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedJjimjilbang shower and sleep, a night, per person₩6,000 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedMotel double near the station, a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMotel double near the station, a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International (KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni in Seoul, about 2 h; no airport of its own — fly in, then rail) · TAE Daegu International (Closest useful airport; bus or train from Daegu, about 1 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid*
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Andong: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small enough to cross on foot in under 10 minutes. Buses from the terminal opposite the train station reach Hahoe and the temples; timetables at stops are Korean-only, so pick up the English bus sheet at the tourist information office in the station. Taxis are best ordered by phone or taken from the station rank. Seoul T-money cards work on local buses.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hahoe Folk Village
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus 46 from the stand opposite the intercity terminal, about 50 min
Half day minimum; add Buyongdae cliff across the river for the full view.
Bongjeongsa Temple
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Local bus toward Seohu-myeon, then a short walk
Oldest wooden building in Korea; temple stay possible.
Daegu
goDoor to door: About 1 h
KTX or intercity bus
Useful onward link; see the Daegu guide.
Gyeongju
overnightDoor to door: 2–3 h
Bus or train via Daegu
Better as its own stop than a return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Station and bus terminal area
Motels and the Oncheon jjimjilbang within a block or two; best for one night with bags and early buses.
Downtown / Old Market
Jjimdak street, cafés and the river festival ground; walkable to everything central.
Hanok stays and Hahoe area
Traditional houses in the city and guesthouses near Hahoe; quiet, need a bus or taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double near the station1 × 1 night × ₩70,000 | ₩70,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩100,000 | ₩200,000 |
| Hahoe bus 46, return2 × ₩2,000 | ₩4,000 |
| Hahoe village admission2 × ₩2,000 | ₩4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩15,000 | ₩30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩30,800 |
| Trip total≈ ₩169,400 per person per day, bed included | ₩338,800≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Andong jjimdak (serves 2) | ₩25,000–35,000 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Heotjesabap | ₩9,000–15,000 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Grilled salted mackerel set | ₩12,000–20,000 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Local bus fare | ₩1,400–2,500 (≈ US$2) |
| Andong soju, bottle | ₩5,000–15,000 (≈ US$4–11) |
| Coffee or espresso drink | ₩3,500–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last intercity buses leave around 20:00, some routes nearer 18:00; Sunday evening traffic can wreck timings.Last intercity buses leave around 8:00 PM, some routes nearer 6:00 PM; Sunday evening traffic can wreck timings.
- Hahoe's last buses back can leave mid-afternoon outside peak season — check the return times before you go.
- Bus stop information is in Korean only; carry the English schedule from the tourist office.
- Some restaurants and the soju distillery keep weekday-only or irregular hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Andong안동
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Andong; most are in Seoul, with consulates in Busan. The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand all keep missions in Seoul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seoul (Cheongnyangni) → Andong, KTX-Eum: about 2 h; fare check
- Andong → Hahoe, bus 46: about ₩1,000 (≈ under US$1), 50 min (check)
- Taxi across the centre: short hop, meter fare (check)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 버스 정류장이 어디예요? — Where is the bus stop? (beoseu jeongnyujang-i eodiyeyo)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 카드로 될까요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeuro doelkkayo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Andong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Oct; also Apr–May · avoid Jul–Aug (rain and heat), late Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ICN and TAE: last KTX-Eum and bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and terminal, Old Market and jjimdak street, river festival ground, Hahoe and Buyongdae.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Hahoe, Bongjeongsa, academies, soju museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.