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Andong Soju & Heritage Tour
[KTX] K-명주기행! 안동소주 & 세계문화유산 탐방 가을 하루 기차여행
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Master-distilled Andong soju tasting plus two UNESCO sites — Hahoe Folk Village and Byeongsan Seowon — in golden autumn.
Autumn in Andong ripens liquor and history together. Taste master-distilled Andong soju, watch the mask-dance at UNESCO-listed Hahoe Folk Village, and end at the riverside Byeongsan Seowon academy.
Departures
- Season: Sep 1 – Oct 31 (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)
- Departure: Seoul Station 08:57 (KTX 705) · stops at Cheongnyangni 09:18
- Return: dep. Yeongju 18:30 → arr. Cheongnyangni 20:15
- Meeting: 20 min before departure, Seoul Station 3F waiting hall — flag by the photo booth
- Minimum group size: 20 — we contact you if the trip does not fill
Itinerary
- 08:35 Meet at Seoul Station, 3F waiting hall
- 08:57 Depart Seoul — KTX 705
- Boarding at Cheongnyangni 09:18 possible
- 10:55 Arrive Yeongju · local coach
- 12:00 LunchHanwoo bulgogi bibimbap
- Andong soju highball & traditional soju tasting
- 13:10 HighlightMaster Andong Soju Hall
- Master Park Jae-seo's 45-degree pure-grain soju — tasting by proof
- 13:40 HighlightHahoe Folk Village
- 600-year clan village wrapped by the Nakdong River (UNESCO)
- Mask-dance performance 14:00–15:00
- 15:40 Byeongsan Seowon academy
- Mandaeru pavilion facing river and cliff (UNESCO)
- 17:30 DinnerCheonggukjang (rich soybean stew) set
- 18:30 Depart Yeongju — KTX 718
- 20:15 Arrive Cheongnyangni
Highlights
Master Andong Soju Hall
Master Park Jae-seo, 25th in his family line, keeps a 700-year home-brewing tradition alive in a 45-degree pure-grain spirit. Compare aromas across proofs.
Hahoe Folk Village (UNESCO)
A 600-year-old clan village of the Pungsan Ryu family, embraced by a bend of the Nakdong River. The mask-dance drama plays daily at 2pm.
Byeongsan Seowon (UNESCO)
The masterpiece of Joseon academy architecture honoring statesman Ryu Seong-ryong — the view from Mandaeru pavilion is the finale.
Included
- Round-trip KTX fare
- Local coach
- Lunch & dinner
- Tastings
- Entrance fees
- Guide service
Not included
- Meals not listed
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Liquor tastings are part of this trip — minors cannot join this tour.
- Part of the cost is subsidized by the local government (group photo & basic details required).
- Departure dates are confirmed during a quick consultation after you send a request.
- Train times may change slightly depending on Korail schedules, and local traffic can delay parts of the day.
- Parts of the itinerary may change due to weather or local conditions.
Booking guide
Group size & vehicles
- If the minimum group size is not reached, the trip may be cancelled — we let you know 3–4 days ahead and refund in full.
- The local coach matches the group: 10–19 guests a 25-seat minibus, 20–30 a 33-seat coach, 31–45 a 45-seat coach.
Boarding the train
- We text you the departure details 1–3 days ahead.
- If you board at an intermediate station, boarding is on your own (no staff at that station).
- Train and coach seats are assigned automatically and cannot be chosen; your party may occasionally be seated apart.
- Lost tickets are hard to reissue — a personal repurchase may be needed.
During the trip
- Meals are set for tables of four — parties of one or two may share a table with fellow travelers.
- Accidents caused by a traveler's own negligence or health condition are the traveler's responsibility.
- Pets cannot join the train or coach.
- Behavior that disturbs other guests (such as drinking on board) may be stopped at the guide's discretion.
- Bookings are confirmed in order of payment; if the trip sells out first, your deposit is fully refunded.
Cancellation & refunds
Up to 4 days before departureNo fee· full refund
3 days before departure20% of price· cancellation fee
2 days before departure50% of price· cancellation fee
1 day before · same day100% of price· non-refundable
- Issued train tickets, ferries or accommodation that cannot be cancelled may be non-refundable regardless of the table above.
- Cancellations and changes are handled by phone or message during business hours; requests outside hours are processed the next business day.