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Andong is widely
considered as the home of Confucianism in Korea. During the Joseon
Dynasty, Andong attracted scores of Confucian scholars thus becoming a
pioneering city in Confucian thought.
This city also contained the highest number of private schools from the
Joseon Dynasty as well as Confucian schools. To this day, Andong still
has around 26 private schools from the Joseon Dynasty.
Two of the most famous places to experience the e ssence
of Korea’s traditional lifestyles are Jirye Art Village and Jeonju
Ryussi-musiljongtaek (Ryu noble family’s estate).
Andong also acted as a home to the noble class during the Joseon period.
Many of the homes of the noble class are still standing in Andong; some
are kept up by the relatives of the original owners. Certain homes have
established guesthouse accommodations.
Andong has become a famous tourist area ever since Queen Elizabeth
visited in 1999. She spent her birthday in Andong.
 The
Andong Mask Dance Festival which is held every year starting the
last week of September and runs for 10 days. is the most famous festival
in Andong.
Some of the city’s most famous native foods include jjimdak
(spicy steamed chicken) and heotjesatbap (bibimbap-like dish
served with vegetables traditionally used in ancestral rites
ceremonies).
Other typical dishes of the city are geonjinguksu (noodles),
kalguksu (hand-made noodle soup), and Andong sikhye
(fermented rice punch).
A popular beverage of the region is Andong soju (Korean alcohol).
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