Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea

Address of Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea: San 28-1, Ocheol-ri, Waryong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Local Transportation at Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea: Local City Bus: In front of Andong Intercity Bus Terminal, take city bus No. 67 (40 min ride); As there are not many formal bus stops, tell the driver your destination in advance; Taxi-Takes 30 min from Andong Intercity Bus Terminal.

Opening hours at Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea: 24 hrs

Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea closed on: None

Admission fee at Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea: Free

Contact no. at Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea: +82-54-856-0495 (Kor), +82-54-852-6800 (Eng/Jpn/Chn)

Features of Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea

Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea was created by the Ye-an branch of the Gwangsan Kim clan's founder, Sir Hyo-ro Kim. Descendents of the family have resided in the village ever since. In 1974, when the Andong Dam was constructed, the village was moved from Ye-an Myeon, Andong to Waryong Myeon, Andong in its original form.

The other features of Ocheon Relics Site (Village) in South Korea include:

  -   The national cultural hertiages' Takcheongjeong Pavilion and Hujodang Annexed House is located between these two points are designated

  -   On display at the Sungwongak Pavilion Exhibition Hall are rare archives from the family's history. Some of these documents on display include family records, estate documents and servant records.

  -   Among these writings, there are 7 varieties of ancient writings showing up in 429 pieces. There are also 13 varieties showing up in 61 records that are designated treasures.

  -   The Takcheongjeong Pavilion was constructed in 1541 by the Ye-an branch of the head of Gwangsan Kim clan.

  -   The pavilion is unique from others in that it very masculine and stately; it is treasured as an important cultural heritage piece.

  -   During the Joseon Dynasty, noted calligrapher Ho Han named the pavilion 'Takcheongjeong.'

  -   The Hujodang Annexed living quarters belongs to the head residence of the Ye-an branch of the Gwangsan Kim clan. The exact age of the house in unknown but it was built by Bupil Kim who lived from 1516~1577.

  -   This structure was built separate from the main house. The annexed living quarters were divided into interior and exterior areas.

  -   The exterior quarters were used for the male head of the household as a place for relaxation or social gatherings.

  -   The interior quarters were used as a place for elderly women or girls of marriage age to stay. Hujodang Annexed living quarters were exterior quarters