Yeongju (영주) is a small city to the north of Andong. It is surrounded by Sobaeksan National Park and other rural attractions. The city maintains a traditional atmosphere while being friendly in nature.
Yeongju takes great pride in it's Confucian history and traditional Korean culture. As a result there are several sites and festivals commemorating this history. The town's demographic is very mixed, with a large older population it is easy to see the stark contrast between tradition and changing cultures.
- Buseok Temple. Renowned as one of the most beautiful temples in the area Buseoksa draws in the most visitors in the fall when leaves cover the area in color. The area has plenty of restaurants and is famous for apples. One of seven Korean mountain mountain monasteries to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018. ₩2,500.
- Sosu Seowan. Known to be the home of Joseon scholars and the first Confucian school. The entrance fee includes the ticket into Seonbichon Village (선비촌), a living museum depicting traditional, Seonbi life. It's one of nine components of the world heritage site "Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies". ₩2,500.
- Dosan-seowon. Another of the nine world heritage listed Seowon academies.
- Seocheon Falls.
Buseok Temple. Renowned as one of the most beautiful temples in the area Buseoksa draws in the most visitors in the fall when leaves cover the area in color. The area has plenty of restaurants and is famous for apples. One of seven Korean mountain mountain monasteries to be inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2018. ₩2,500.
Sosu Seowan. Known to be the home of Joseon scholars and the first Confucian school. The entrance fee includes the ticket into Seonbichon Village (선비촌), a living museum depicting traditional, Seonbi life. It's one of nine components of the [[world heritage site]] "Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies". ₩2,500.
Dosan-seowon. Another of the nine world heritage listed Seowon academies.
Seocheon Falls.
- Sobaeksan National Park. Hike the various trails in and around Sobaek Mountain. There are two main entrances accessible by public transport from Yeongju. The first is Sam-ga which is the shortest hike to the highest point. It takes around 3 hours from the trailhead.
- Fantacion Water Park.
Sobaeksan National Park. Hike the various trails in and around Sobaek Mountain. There are two main entrances accessible by public transport from Yeongju. The first is Sam-ga which is the shortest hike to the highest point. It takes around 3 hours from the trailhead.
Fantacion Water Park.