Andong Hahoe Village Route Guide | Admission, Parking, Mask Dance Performance

Hahoe Village is hands-down the top pick for an Andong trip. Just exploring the village itself takes about an hour and a half, and if you add Buyongdae and Byeongsan Seowon, it becomes a half-day route — so it pays to plan your path ahead of time to avoid getting lost. We’ve put together everything from admission fees and parking to mask dance performance times and directions, so this one article should cover all your trip prep.

Andong Hahoe Village Route at a Glance

Hahoe Village is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Korea’s Top 100 Tourist Attractions, historically home to the Pungsan Ryu clan. It gets its name ‘Hahoe’ (河回, “the river turns back”) from the way the Nakdong River curves around the village in an S-shape. The most efficient order for your route is ticket office → shuttle bus → main village → Buyongdae (or Byeongsan Seowon).

It’s over 1 km from the parking lot at the village entrance to the main village. That’s about a 20-minute walk, but the free shuttle bus gets you there in 5 minutes. Anyone with an admission ticket can ride.

Admission, Hours, and Parking Information

Let’s start with the essentials people ask about most. Prices are current as of 2026 and may change over time, so it’s worth double-checking the official website before making the trip.

A single admission ticket covers the main village, the Hahoe World Mask Museum, and the Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori performance — all at no extra cost (source: Andong City official tourism guide).

Recommended Hahoe Village Route (Half-Day Course)

Vehicles aren’t allowed inside the village. Budget about 1.5–2 hours on foot to see all the major traditional houses. Walking clockwise lines up well with the sunlight, so it’s better for photos too.

Recommended Route Order

1. Get off the shuttle bus (assuming 09:30 arrival) → village entrance
2. Samsindang Zelkova Tree (about 600 years old) → a popular spot to write down wishes
3. Yangjindang → head house of the Pungsan Ryu clan, Treasure No. 306
4. Chunghyodang → head house of Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, Treasure No. 414
5. Mansongjeong Pine Grove → riverside path with views of Buyongdae
6. Ferry boat ride (₩3,000 one-way) → crossing to Buyongdae
7. View from Buyongdae → a sweeping view of all of Hahoe Village

Suggested Hourly Schedule

For lunch, restaurants cluster around ‘Hahoe Market’ near the village entrance. Andong jjimdak (braised chicken), gan-godeungeo (salt-cured mackerel), and heotjesatbap (a mock ancestral-rite rice dish) are the signature dishes, which makes it the most convenient option along the route.

Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori Performance Information

The undisputed highlight of a Hahoe Village visit is Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori. It holds National Intangible Heritage status and is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, so if the timing works out, don’t miss it.

Performance Schedule

• Location: Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori Training Hall (across from the management office at the village entrance)
• Admission: Free
• Duration: About 60 minutes
• In case of rain, the venue moves indoors — check with the ticket office for details

Seating isn’t assigned. Arrive around 13:40 if you want a front-row spot where you can catch every expression and gesture. Photography is allowed, but please skip the flash.

Visiting Byeongsan Seowon Too

About a 15-minute drive from Hahoe Village is Byeongsan Seowon, a Confucian academy dedicated to Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019 as one of the nine ‘Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies.’ It pairs perfectly with a Hahoe Village visit.

Byeongsan Seowon Essentials

• Admission: Free
• Parking: Free
• Recommended visit time: 30–45 minutes
• Highlight: The stunning view of Byeongsan Mountain from Mandaeru (晩對樓) Pavilion
• Note: About 4 km of unpaved road from the ticket office — drive carefully

At Byeongsan Seowon, the view from the raised floor of Mandaeru, looking straight out at Byeongsan Mountain, is simply spectacular. Go on a weekday morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer people, to enjoy the pavilion in peace.

How to Get to Andong Hahoe Village

From Seoul, the KTX-Eum is the fastest option, while driving gives you more freedom to shape your own route.

From Seoul to Andong

From Andong Station/Terminal to Hahoe Village

• City bus 246: Direct from Andong Terminal/Andong Station to Hahoe Village, about 50 minutes
• Taxi: About 30 minutes, roughly ₩25,000
• Rental car: Use a rental agency near Andong Station, about 25 minutes

Bus 246 doesn’t run very often (every 1–2 hours). Be sure to check the schedule on Andong City’s bus information system before you go and plan around it.

Pre-Visit Checklist

Check these items before you leave, and you won’t run into surprises on site.

• Bring cash or a card for admission (₩5,000 for adults)
• Check which days the mask dance performs (no show on Mondays)
• Check operating hours (closes 18:00 in summer, 17:00 in winter)
• Wear comfortable shoes (the whole village is dirt and gravel paths)
• Bring a parasol, hat, and water (there’s little shade in summer)
• Save a screenshot of the Andong city bus 246 schedule
• Arrange a car if you plan to visit Byeongsan Seowon too

The village is home to real residents. Please don’t enter the courtyards of the traditional houses without permission or talk loudly. Some houses can only be viewed from outside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Hahoe Village admission include the mask dance performance?

Yes, it’s included. With just your village admission ticket, you can watch the regular Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori performance (14:00–15:00) for free. Admission to the Hahoe World Mask Museum is included too.

Is there a separate fee for the Hahoe Village parking lot?

The public parking lot is completely free. Both regular cars and large buses can park there, with no time limit. That said, on weekends and holidays, open spots tend to be farther from the main village.

If you can only visit one, Hahoe Village or Byeongsan Seowon — which is better?

If it’s your first visit, go with Hahoe Village. There’s plenty to see — the village, the mask dance performance, Buyongdae — and restaurants are conveniently clustered there. If this is a repeat visit or you’re after a quieter atmosphere, a standalone trip to Byeongsan Seowon is also a great choice.

Can you visit with a wheelchair or stroller?

You can take the shuttle bus to the entrance of the main village, and the main roads inside the village are flat. That said, the interiors of the traditional houses and parts of Mansongjeong Pine Grove have dirt paths that may be hard to navigate. The information center next to the ticket office also offers free wheelchair rentals (first-come, first-served).

If staying overnight at Hahoe Village, where can you stay?

You can experience a hanok (traditional Korean house) stay right inside the village. Some houses, including Chunghyodang and Yangjindang, accept overnight reservations. If you’d rather stay outside the village, there are plenty of hotel options in downtown Andong or near Andong Dam.

Andong Hahoe Village is a place whose real charm only shows once you slow down and take your time walking around. Plan your route ahead and time it around the mask dance performance, and even half a day can make for a fully satisfying trip. If you’re also weighing other Yeongnam-region destinations, check out Ulsan 1-Night-2-Day Course: The Complete Guide to Must-See Spots or Tongyeong Must-See Spots: Key Day-Trip Route.

References

• Andong Hahoe Village (UNESCO World Heritage) - Every Corner of Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
• Andong Hahoe Village Information Center & Shuttle Bus Guide
• Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori Regular Performance Guide - Andong City Tourism
• Historic Site: Andong Byeongsan Seowon - Korea Heritage Portal