Andong Hahoe Village & Gyeongju Silla History Tour
A private, van-based Andong-Gyeongju itinerary for 1-7 guests — paced around your family and fully customisable.
Region
Andong-Gyeongju
Duration
2 Days
Group size
1-7
From
₩850,000 per group (1–3 guests)
Travel from Seoul into two of Korea's most important historic landscapes on a private two-day journey. Day one follows Confucian scholarship and village life in Andong; day two explores the royal tombs, temples and illuminated waterways of Silla-era Gyeongju, with a private van connecting every stop at a comfortable pace.
What to expect
- UNESCO-listed Hahoe Village, embraced by the winding Nakdong River
- Byeongsan Seowon and its open wooden pavilion facing the mountains
- Springtime thatched roofs and traditional homes in rural Andong
- Gyeongju's royal tombs, Buddhist heritage and historic village scenery
- An evening finale at illuminated Woljeonggyo Bridge
Your tour, your way — adjusted to your requests
The itinerary on this page is only a starting point. On request, we adjust every tour to the way you want to travel: swap stops, change the timing, skip a place or add a detour. Tell us what your family wants to see, and we'll rebuild the schedule around it — at no extra planning cost.
Andong & Gyeongju — Two Dynasties
A one-minute preview of the journey: Hahoe Village and Byeongsan Seowon in Andong, then the royal tombs, temples and night-lit Woljeonggyo Bridge of Silla Gyeongju.
Your journey, day by day
- Day 1 · 07:30
Seoul hotel pickup & drive to Andong
Meet your driver at your Seoul hotel and settle into the private van. A motorway rest stop is included before arriving in Andong around late morning.
- Day 1 · 11:30
Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy
Walk through one of Korea's most beautifully situated Confucian academies and pause beneath Mandaeru Pavilion, where timber columns frame the river, fields and mountains beyond.
- Day 1 · 13:30
Hahoe Village lanes & traditional lunch
After an Andong-style lunch, explore the village's tile-roofed noble houses and humble thatched homes. The walking route can be shortened for children or guests who prefer an easier pace.
- Day 1 · 16:00
Buyongdae panorama
See how the Nakdong River wraps around Hahoe Village from its classic panoramic viewpoint, revealing the landscape that shaped local life for centuries.
- Day 1 · 18:00
Wolyeonggyo Bridge & overnight stay
Finish the Andong day with a relaxed walk around Wolyeonggyo, Korea's longest wooden footbridge, before checking into your pre-arranged hotel.
- Day 2 · 09:00
Drive to Gyeongju & Silla heritage introduction
Leave Andong after breakfast and travel south to Gyeongju. Your route begins with an overview of the royal tombs, palace sites and gardens that made the city the capital of Silla for almost a thousand years.
- Day 2 · 11:30
Daereungwon Royal Tombs
Walk among the immense grass-covered burial mounds of Silla royalty, with time to enter Cheonmachong and see how gold crowns and royal treasures were discovered.
- Day 2 · 14:00
Bulguksa Temple
Discover the stone terraces, painted halls and Buddhist symbolism of this UNESCO World Heritage temple. The route is adjusted around stairs and walking comfort when needed.
- Day 2 · 16:30
Historic riverside pavilion
Pause beside Gyeongju's open riverside landscape for an unhurried view from a traditional pavilion before the city's evening lights come on.
- Day 2 · 18:30
Woljeonggyo Bridge at night
End the heritage journey at Woljeonggyo, reconstructed in brilliant Silla style and reflected across the water after dark, before returning to your Gyeongju hotel or continuing by arrangement.
What's included
- Private van and professional driver for two days
- Seoul hotel pickup on day one
- Fuel, motorway tolls and parking
- Flexible rest stops and bottled water
- Route planning between Andong and Gyeongju
Not included
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Accompanying guide unless selected
- Return transfer from Gyeongju unless included in your written quotation
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size for Andong Hahoe Village & Gyeongju Silla History Tour — we reply within 12 hours with a written itinerary and a fixed price.