Andong Hahoe Folk Village Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Andong Hahoe Folk Village. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Admission tickets for Hahoe Folk Village cost 5,000 won per adult and 1,500 won for children; this includes the shuttle ride and entry to the Mask Museum. You can also take a day trip to Andong Hahoe Folk Village from Busan or Seoul. Private tours cost from US$286.

Yes, Hahoe Folk Village is worth visiting, as it offers a rare glimpse into traditional Korean ways of living that aren't staged or performed like other open-air museums. Plus, the 14th-century village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a scenic location at a bend on the Nakdong River.

Per one customer who booked the Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO site] Premium Private Tour from Seoul, "Our full-day tour to Andong was outstanding from start to finish. Our guide Jimmy was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He handled everything seamlessly, tailored everything to our pace making a very long day stress-free and enjoyable. [...] Truly a 5-star experience."

Andong in South Korea is known for its preservation of traditional cultural practices such as the Hahoe mask dance. The UNESCO-listed Hahoe Folk Village is the city’s biggest attraction with straw-thatched roof houses. Plus, traditional soju is produced in Andong using a blend of fermented and distilled rice and grains.

The Hahoe Folk Village is home to a couple hundred residents who make up a working community. It’s important to respect people's privacy if you step inside a house. Residents are used to visitors popping by, but you should be mindful. Houses have signs indicating if it's OK to enter.

Andong jjimdak is a variety of jjim (Korean steamed or braised dish) that’s made with chicken, veggies marinated in a ganjang-based sauce, and cellophane noodles. The name means steamed chicken of Andong. Other iconic fare includes salted mackerel and Andong soju, which tastes sour thanks to a high alcohol content.

Travelers typically stay two nights to visit the folk village—located about an hour outside Andong—and see the city’s other attractions such as the Bongjeongsa Temple. The Andong Hahoe Folk Village is large and takes about a half day to explore. All-day tours from Seoul to the village are available.

Yes. From Andong, you can travel by bus (50 minutes) or taxi (30 minutes) to Hahoe. The entrance fee is US$2. From Cheongnyangni and Seoul stations, it takes 4-5 hours to reach Andong. A bus takes about four. Most all-day guided tours from Busan or Seoul include roundtrip transportation.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Hahoe Folk Village. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Busan:

• Gamcheon Culture Village

• Gwangan Bridge

• Jagalchi Fish Market

• Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

• Gukje Market

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Busan.