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Hahoe Folk Village 안동 하회마을

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The Hahoe Folk Village (Korean: 안동 하회마을) is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty, located in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The 'Ha' is short for river and 'hoe' means to 'turn around, return, come back. The village is a valuable part of Korean culture because it preserves Joseon period-style architecture, folk traditions, valuable books, and an old tradition of clan-based villages. It is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with Yangdong Folk Village in 2010 and attracts around 1 million visitors every year.

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Hahoe Folk Village (안동 하회마을) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Andong.

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• Heritage status: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Folklore Cultural Heritage

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36.53806, 128.52056 · View on map →

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