Ocheon Gunja Village
오천 군자마을
A group of relocated yangban old houses belonging to the Gwangsan Kim clan. Quiet pavilions such as Hudangdang and Takcheongjeong see few visitors, and you can stay in an old house to experience hanok lodging.
Ocheon Gunja Village is the home of the Gwangsan Kim clan's Yesan branch and is known as the "village of gentlemen" for producing many talented people over the generations. During the 1970s, when the Andong Dam reservoir was filled, the family moved more than twenty old houses, including Hudangdang, Takcheongjeong and Siryeo, in their entirety to a hillside here, preserving the layout of Joseon-era yangban residences. The village receives far fewer visitors than Hahoe Village, making it ideal for a quiet stroll and photographing hanok architecture. Some of the old houses offer hanok stays, which must be booked in advance. It is located in Wiryong-myeon, about 15 kilometers from downtown Andong toward Dosan Seowon, and it can be combined with Dosan Seowon and the National Academy of Korean Studies. A car or chartered vehicle is recommended.
Opening hours
All day (accommodation by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Confucian Culture Museum (Korean Studies Advancement Center)
- Dosan Seowon
- Andong Dam & Nakgang Mulgil Park
- Andong Folk Museum & Folk Village
- Woryeonggyo Bridge
- Jebiwon Stone Buddha (Icheon-dong)
- Beopheungsa Seven-story Brick Pagoda & Imcheonggak
- Andong Jjimdak Alley (Andong Gu Market)