Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong

Hahoe and Yangdong villages contain traditional hanok houses with thatched roofs arranged according to Confucian principles along winding paths and hills.

The villages, dating from the Joseon Dynasty period, were established by the Ryu family in Hahoe and the Son clan in Yangdong during the 15th century.

The mask dance performances of Hahoe, known as Byeolsingut, represent centuries of folk traditions and spiritual practices maintained by local residents.

Visitors can reach both villages through regular bus services from Seoul and Busan, with journey times of 30 minutes from Andong to Hahoe and 40 minutes from Gyeongju.

The Nakdong River encircles Hahoe village, while nine noble residences and twenty-nine traditional cottages demonstrate the social hierarchy of historical Korean society.

GPS coordinates: 36.53917,128.51667

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:44