Yeongju Trip that Feels like a Pause in Life Returning to the Past | Travel Course | Staypick

Husaeng Market restored its old appearance in 2014 through an urban regeneration leading project for the aging market. It features a cluster of wooden hanok shops, allowing visitors to enjoy a retro vibe rarely seen in everyday life. The former Sobaek Inn has been transformed into a guesthouse, and the Modern History Experience Center, where you can view Yeongju's modern and contemporary history at a glance, is also in operation. In addition, it offers various attractions such as a traveler center, the Red Puppet Theater, and a laundromat.

Museom Village is a traditional village named after the Korean word 'Mulsuri,' meaning an island floating on water. Sometimes, it is also called 'Seomgye Village' due to its resemblance to the terrain of the Seomgye region in China. The village consists of over 40 traditional houses, about 30 of which are Joseon Dynasty noble family residences. Sixteen houses are over 100 years old, preserving the traces of ancestors. The single-log bridge, which was the only route connecting the village with the outside until about 30 years ago, is the village's main symbol. Museom Village hosts festivals and events such as the Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival and cultural heritage celebrations. There are traditional hanok experiences and Museom Cultural Village traditional culture programs. The hanok experience includes visiting the Kim Wook House, Kim Cheonhan House, and Kim Taegil House, where visitors can stay overnight to feel the atmosphere of a hanok. Additionally, the Museom Cultural Village offers various programs such as pottery, dyeing, and Four Gentlemen painting experiences.

Yeongjuho Yongmaru Park is located in Pyeongeun-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongbuk. The park is divided into Yongmaru Park 1 and Yongmaru Park 2. Yongmaru Park 1 features a visitor center, an observation deck, and a cafeteria. Walking along the trail, crossing the suspension bridges named Yongdugyo and Yongmigyo leads to Yongmaru Park 2. At Yongmaru Park 2, visitors can explore Pyeongeun History. Nearby is the Yeongju Dam Water Culture Center.

영주 선비촌은 한국 유교 문화 발상지인 경북 영주 순흥 소수서원과 바로 접하여 위치하고 있으며 선현들의 학문 탐구의 장소 및 전통 생활공간을 재현하여, 우리 고유의 사상과 생활상의 체험 교육장으로 활용하고자 설립되었다.

In 1542 (37th year of King Jungjong), Punggi County Governor Joo Se-bung built a shrine to honor Anhyang, and in 1543 (38th year of King Jungjong), it was called Baekundong Seowon as it began educating students. In 1550 (5th year of King Myeongjong), by the request of Punggi County Governor Yi Hwang, it was granted the title 'Sosu Seowon' and officially recognized and supported by the state. In 1544 (39th year of King Jungjong), Anchuk and Anbo were enshrined, and in 1633 (11th year of King Injo), Joo Se-bung was added to those honored. The buildings of the Seowon are arranged relatively freely, likely because it is an early Seowon before the typical layout was established. Entering through the main gate, there is Myeongnyundang lecture hall, followed by Ilsinjae and Jikbangjae dormitories. Unlike the typical symmetrical east and west dormitories flanking the lecture hall, Sosu Seowon is distinguished by the names on the plaques. The shrine is located in a separate walled area northwest of Myeongnyundang. Originally, the site contained Suksusa temple from the Unified Silla period, with remnants such as the dangganjiju (flagpole supports) and stone foundations surviving. Sosu Seowon is one of the 47 Seowon that survived the nationwide abolishment decree by Daewon-gun in the late Joseon Dynasty and continues to hold ancestral rites every spring and fall.

Buseoksa Temple is a head temple of the Hwaeom Sect, founded in the 16th year of King Munmu’s reign in Silla (676) by the sect’s patriarch Uisang Daesa under royal command. While studying in Tang China, Uisang Daesa heard of the Tang emperor's invasion of Silla, reported this to the king, and returned home to unify the national sentiment and overcome hardships through Hwaeom philosophy, founding this temple as the origin of Korea’s Hwaeom thought. The name Buseoksa comes from a large rock west of the Buddha hall that floats without touching the lower rock, called the “floating rock.” In the Goryeo period, it was called Seondalsa or Heunggyeosa Temple. A manuscript found during restoration in 1916 reveals that Muryangsujeon and others were rebuilt in early Goryeo, but were destroyed by fire in the 7th year of King Gongmin’s reign (1358). Muryangsujeon was rebuilt in the 2nd year of King U’s reign (1376), and Josadang in the 3rd year (1377). The temple grounds contain Unified Silla relics such as the stone lantern in front of Muryangsujeon, stone Buddha statue, three-story stone pagoda, flagpole supports, and stone pedestal, as well as Goryeo relics including Muryangsujeon, Josadang, a clay Buddha statue, Josadang murals, Goryeo woodblocks, and the stele of Wonhyungguksa. Notably, Muryangsujeon is one of Korea’s oldest wooden buildings, and the Josadang murals are the oldest known on wooden structures, now preserved in the artifact museum. The Buddha statue enshrined in Muryangsujeon is the finest clay statue in Korea. The well west of Muryangsujeon is said to be where Uisang Daesa’s guardian dragon lived.

태평초는 영주지역에만 있는 음식으로 메밀묵과 돼지고기, 쉰김치, 김이 어우러져 색다른 맛의 별미음식이다. 태평초하면 영주에서 이 음식점을 빼놓을 수 없을 정도로 많은 분들이 찾고 있는 집으로 태평초 외에도 묵밥과 순두부는 이집의 대표메뉴이다. 국산 메밀과 콩을 사용하여 집에서 직접 만든 메밀묵과 순두부를 바로 바로 사용하고 있어 항상 일정한 맛을 유지하고 있으며 순두부는 부드럽고 고소한 맛이 좋으며 간장양념으로 말은 묵밥 역시 영주지역에서만 맛볼 수 있는 색다른 맛이다.

Buyongdae is a representative tourist attraction of Andong where you can see the entire view of Hahoe Village at a glance. Buyongdae means a lookout point for lotus flowers and is the best place to view Andong Hahoe Village, which resembles a lotus flower. You can enjoy the view of the Nakdong River winding around the village and the Taebaek Mountain Range surrounding Hahoe Village like a folding screen all at once. It is recommended to visit Buyongdae when traveling to Hahoe Village. ◎ Travel information to experience the charm of Korean Wave - It was the place where the cast of variety show Season 16 enjoyed a mat date. After each took their spot by the Nakdong River and opened up, the date ended with taking couple photos with Buyongdae in the background.