Andong, KOREA
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
Located about four hours' drive south east of Seoul, Andong is a city still living in the past. One of the reasons for this is its link to the 400 year-old Confucian academy, Toson Sowon.
This academy, located a half-hour drive from town, was until the mid-20th century a house of learning for men who wanted to live by the Confucian ethics of devotion and loyalty.Although it is no longer a Confucian academy, it is still an inspiring place where you can spend a couple of hours learning Confucian ideals.To experience an entirely ancient culture, drive 20 minutes west of Andong to Hahoe Village and into a community that respects tradition. Little has changed in this village since the mid-16th century.
As a word of advice, don't go beyond the house gates unless you are invited.
The facts
Korean Air flies to Seoul daily. Packages include return economy airfares, two nights' accommodation, breakfast and a Seoul city sightseeing tour. Prices start from $1220 from Sydney.
Korean Air
Tel: 02 9262 6000.
Rooms at the Andong Hotel start from around $100 per room twin share.
Korean National Tourism Organisation
Tel: 02 9251 1717
