‘Cool Summer Pause’, Andong Healing Trip ... Bonus: Great Restaurants

Enjoy Healing at Recreation Forests and Campgrounds in Pristine Nature

A Cool Summer Break Trip for Healing in Andong, Andong Lake Natural Recreation Forest.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gui-yeol] Healing tourism that enjoys cozy leisure in nature has become a trend, increasing the popularity of Andong’s recreational forests and campgrounds.

Andong is a city of pristine nature created by abundant water resources from the upper Nakdong River, including Andong and Imha Dams, and forest resources covering over 70% of its total area.

One can stroll along the mountains and rivers surrounded by nature, count the moon and stars in the clear night breeze, and enjoy the so-called ‘bulmyeong’ (staring into the fire) by the wood fire. The sounds of insects chirping, the wind, and raindrops falling on tents provide excellent ASMR (videos or sounds that induce psychological stability) experienced in nature.

A healing trip to Andong where you can count the stars and enjoy the so-called 'bulmyeong' by the campfire.

Outdoor cooking is also an irresistible part of the Korean-Chinese delicacies. Andong Galbi Alley, Andong Salted Mackerel restaurants, Andong Jjimdak Alley, and Mammoth Bakery, which was featured in the Michelin Guide, add flavor and fun to an Andong trip.

With the July vacation season approaching, we introduce well-known healing tourism spots in Andong for travelers.

The most popular place is undoubtedly the natural recreational forest. Nicknamed the 5-star hotel of recreational forests, ‘Andong Hoban Natural Recreational Forest’ is located in Dosan Dongburi area, covering 52 hectares, and consists of three zones: a yellow earth thatched-roof house, forest houses, and a forest recreation center. Nearby are the Forest Science Museum, Ecological Forest, and Wildlife Ecological Park, making it a top forest culture experience site.

If you seek forest healing with a harmonious blend of pine and oak trees, we recommend ‘Gyemyeongsan Natural Recreational Forest.’

It offers 22 rooms including forest houses, forest recreation centers, and complex forest recreation centers, as well as seven mountain huts deep in the forest, along with facilities such as campgrounds, foot volleyball courts, and a children’s forest experience center.

Since July 15, an outdoor water playground has also opened, making it an ideal resting place for families with children.

Nearby are Manhyujeong, famous as a filming location for the drama 'Mr. Sunshine,' Mukgye Seowon Confucian Academy, as well as Yonggye Ginkgo Tree, Jirye Art Village, and Cheonjigapsan Mountain.

Andong’s campgrounds are also thriving. The representative campground in Andong is Danho Sand Park. It offers a spectacular view of the white sandy beach stretching along the Nakdong River, with 13 caravans, 2 glamping sites, 8 general decks, a children’s playground, and a trampoline.

Gyeongmyeongsan Natural Recreation Forest.

Nearby is a Confucian culture trail suitable for trekking, where visitors can enjoy healing while viewing the mountains and rivers.

Adjacent are the Maesol Forest Culture Park with reed beds and sandy beaches along the river, and the Nakdong River Ecological Learning Center where visitors can experience the flora and fauna inhabiting the Nakdong River.

Imha Lake Water Leisure Town is the perfect summer vacation spot where camping and water leisure can be enjoyed together. Imha Lake is an artificial lake created with the completion of Imha Dam in 1993 and is the eighth largest in Korea.

Opened in 2017, Imha Lake Water Leisure Town is the largest campground in Andong, equipped with 11 caravans, 12 glamping units, 20 auto camping sites, and trampolines.

In addition to the campground, water sports facilities operate here, offering water skiing, wakeboarding, magic boats, as well as water slides and air bounces for children.

Nearby attractions include the Gyeongbuk Independence Movement Memorial Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of the independence movement and the spirit of patriotism. Here, visitors can experience GPR system survival battles, paintball survival battles, archery, and shooting experiences.

Other camping options include ▲ Sunrise Camping, a luxury glamping site operated directly by a tent manufacturer and one of the top facilities nationwide ▲ Lux Glamping & Farm, where you can see beautiful stars decorating the night sky ▲ Gil-an Dasulgi Campground, where you can collect freshwater snails, fish with a flute, enjoy water play, and engage in physical activities.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.