The neighborhood of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, which is entirely composed of traditional Korean houses, will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time, and thus has become one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. What makes this place special is that it’s not actually a tourist attraction, in the sense that a museum is. Residents of this neighborhood still live and maintain the same lifestyle as their ancestors did decades ago before the modernization of the 20th century.
You can get an authentic feel of what life was like just by walking through the neighborhood and seeing outdoor facilities like seesaws or traditional swing sets. The local performance hall also features the Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Performance (Hahoe Byeolsingut Exorcism), where visitors can witness Korea’s unique mask performance for free.
• Address: 40 Jongga-gil, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 40
• Website: www.hahoe.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French)
• Directions: Take Bus No.46 from bus stop across from Andong Station.
Get off at Mask Dance Training Center Bus Stop.
• Hours: Summer 09:00-18:00 / Winter 09:00-17:00
• Admission: 3,000 won
