2 Day Private: Rakkojae Korean Cultural Heritage Tour via Andong Hahoe Village

Seoul Trip Overview

Experience Korean traditional culture come alive on a one night, two day tour journey with Rakkojae.  The itinerary includes firsthand exposure to UNESCO World Heritage sites and visiting a beautiful village that has preserved its 700 year history – as if time has stood still. We wish to move your heart with an opportunity to have an honest encounter with Korea that is unavailable elsewhere, through a melange of delectable cuisine, comfortable traditional accommodation and Korea’s magnificent natural scenery. The per-person tour rates are inclusive of one night accommodation at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe), car service, guide, entrance fees, and meals.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 days
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Seoul, South Korea, South Korea

Experience Korean traditional culture come alive on a one night, two day tour journey with Rakkojae.  The itinerary includes firsthand exposure to UNESCO World Heritage sites and visiting a beautiful village that has preserved its 700 year history – as if time has stood still. We wish to move your heart with an opportunity to have an honest encounter with Korea that is unavailable elsewhere, through a melange of delectable cuisine, comfortable traditional accommodation and Korea’s magnificent natural scenery. The per-person tour rates are inclusive of one night accommodation at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe), car service, guide, entrance fees, and meals.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1

Stop At: Hwaseong Fortress, 910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16253 South Korea
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Hwaseong Fortress’ (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/817/)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Buyongdae, 72, Gwangdeoksolbat-gil, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 36757 South Korea
Climb ‘Buyongdae’ Cliff (a vantage point that allows one to experience the breathtaking panorama of the Nakdong river wrapping around the Hahoe Folk Village)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe Folk Village), Traditional Korean Hanok Hotel, 51 Baennadeul-gil, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Time to relax and unwind in our ‘jjimjilbang’ dry sauna.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at ‘Sonamu Jeongwon’ (‘Ssambab’ spicy pork rice wraps)
• Dinner: Korean dinner at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe)
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe)

Day 2: Day 2

Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Andong Hahoe Folk Village’ with a Cultural Heritage Commentator (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1324)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy, 30, 병산리 풍천면 안동시 경상북도 South Korea
Visit ‘Byungsan Seowon’ (an ancient Confucian academy with architectural beauty that enhances the natural scenery, promising to be an unforgettable experience)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hahoe Mask Museum, 287, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 760-810 South Korea
Viewing of National Intangible Cultural Heritage ‘Hahoe Mask Dance’ (replaced by a visit to the Hahoe World Mask Museum on days when there is no performance scheduled)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Korean or Continental breakfast at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe)
• Lunch: Lunch at a Hahoe Village Marketplace favorite, ‘Solbat Sikdang’ (‘Andong Jjimdak’ chicken braised in spicy soy garlic)
No accommodation included on this day.

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