9.08.2011

Andong-Hahoe village

Hahoe village in Andong.
There are few foreigners who visit this place where one of the most famouse traditional place in Korea.
However, It is a shame that still many people don't know there is such a beautiful place. Many people still live in this villave.




Ginkgo Tree in Yonggye - Natural Monument no. 175
This ginkgo tree is about 700 years old. Its height is 37m, and its circumference at chest level is 14.5m.Originally, it stood on the playground og Yonggye Primary of the Imha dam. The tree is said to have been planted by TakSun-chang, who served the government as Drill-General during the reign og King Seonjo. Afte japanese invasion of 1592-98, he retired to his hometown and formed a mutual assitance society to protect the tree.
Gentle Jeffery was so excited.



Possible to stay in traditional guest house.




This is the house where famouse actor    was born.



















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