Andong
Andong, the capital of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, is known as a centre of Korean folk traditions and Confucian culture, with Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon among its notable sites. The Nakdong River runs through the city, and UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region. The annual Andong Folk Festival, held each October, features the city's distinctive mask traditions. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding cultural heritage.
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- Population153,348
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Andong: quick answers
Where is Andong?
Andong is in South Korea, about 78 km49 miles in a straight line from Daegu.
How do you get to Andong?
The nearest airport is Yecheon-ri (YEC), about 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Andong?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 207 mm8.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Andong?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 76 restaurants, 19 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.