Andong Hahoe Folk Village (UNESCO)
A living UNESCO World Heritage time capsule where 600 years of Joseon aristocratic culture, mask dance theatre, and riverbank beauty endure.
Hours & Closures
Tickets & Admission
Contact & Website
Transit Access
🚗 Large parking area at ticket office (2,000 KRW).
History & Heritage
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010 alongside Yangdong Village, Hahoe is celebrated for its harmonious layout reflecting Joseon Neo-Confucian ideals and geomantic pungsu principles.
Founded by the Pungsan Ryu clan during the transition from Goryeo to Joseon dynasties.
Home to prominent Joseon scholar-officials including Ryu Seong-ryong, author of the seminal war chronicle Jingbirok.
⏳ Historical Milestones
What to See & Highlights
Buyongdae Cliff & Panoramic Overlook
A sheer 64-meter cliff across the river offering an iconic birds-eye panorama over the entire village.
Hahoe Mask Dance Performance (UNESCO Intangible)
800-year-old satirical masked folk drama inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Heritage.
Visit Planning & Advice
3 hours
Afternoon at 14:00 to catch the live Mask Dance performance
- Adult ticket is 5,000 KRW and includes the free shuttle bus from ticket office to village gate.
- Mask Dance performance is held Tue–Sun at 14:00 at no extra charge.
