About this itinerary
People say Tayang Seowon, Geunseong Seowon, Sohoheon House, Andong in Andong looks even better if you stroll it in hanbok. This itinerary gives each palace or hanok neighborhood its own unhurried day.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr 35 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Woryeong Bridge and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Tayang Seowon, Geunseong Seowon, Sohoheon House, Andong. Lunch at Hanu Chuksan Restaurant, dinner at Iljik Sikdang.
Day 2: Dosanseowon, Nongam Jongtaek, Bungang Seowon, Maengae Village. Lunch at GAGASO, dinner at Geum Restaurant.
Day 3: Yeokdong Seowon. Lunch at Jeongwon. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some sites waive or discount admission if you wear hanbok. Rent it in the morning for a relaxed day.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Dong Seoul Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Dong Seoul Bus Terminal → Andong Intercity Bus Terminalexpress bus
Route on Google Maps →Book intercity bus on KOBUS →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Andong Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map안동시외버스터미널
Hanu Chuksan RestaurantView on Map한우축산 식당
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean native beef restaurant in Andong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) ₩10,000, Beef tartare bibimbap (yukhoe-bibimbap) ₩10,000. Bulgogi (marinated grilled beef): Thin slices of beef marinated in a sweet mix of soy sauce, sugar, pear juice and garlic, then grilled or pan-cooked.
Iljik SikdangView on Map일직식당
₩36,000 (US$25.9)A grilled fish restaurant in Andong. Grilled fish (saengseon-gui): Fish such as mackerel, hairtail, yellow croaker or Spanish mackerel, salted and grilled or pan-fried. Rated 3.9 on Google Maps (1,573 reviews).
Andong Raon PensionView on Map안동 라온 펜션
₩94,000 (US$67.5)30 min walk to Woryeong Bridge · About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Andong Raon PensionView on Map안동 라온 펜션
GAGASOView on Map가가소(GAGASO)
₩4,000 (US$2.9)A restaurant in Andong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,000. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Geum RestaurantView on Map금식당
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant in Andong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩7,000, Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) ₩7,000. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
Andong Raon PensionView on Map안동 라온 펜션
JeongwonView on Map정원
₩6,000 (US$4.3)A restaurant in Andong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩3,000, Caffè latte ₩4,000. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Andong Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map안동시외버스터미널
Andong Intercity Bus Terminal → Dong Seoul Bus Terminalexpress bus
Route on Google Maps →Book intercity bus on KOBUS →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Dong Seoul Bus Terminal → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Andong cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩134,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩131,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩143,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Andong?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 35 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Andong without a car?
Yes. 6 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 4 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Andong?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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