Gerard B.

5 / 5

Oct 25, 2025

Heritage and Flavors of Andong

Oct 25, 2025

Seoul

14 hours 20 mins

“Make your trip to Korea a success - get Kwan to help you!”

Here you have the perfect guide to organise your trip. He can help with as much or as little as you need for visiting Korea. In my case it was a one day trip to visit historical sites in Andong province. He adapted the agenda to fit what I wanted. Provided valuable insights and details on each location positioning it historically as well as some important events in its history. The first site we visited was a Confucian University set up in the Josean Period which is in a beautiful location and has a really calm and relaxing feel in the middle of nature. We also visited an important temple in the hills before having a very good lunch. A big highlight of the tour for me was the Masked Dance in the Hanok village. The context was explained in advance and it consisted of a series of sketches which were comical and satirizing. Translation of what the players were saying were displayed on a screen in English, Chinese and Japanese which made a big difference in following and understanding the sketch. It is definitely worth a visit but be aware that you need to queue early as only 200 people are allowed into the show. Andong is almost two hours by train away from Seoul. Kwan made the trip very easy by arranging the train tickets, having some water and food for the train trip as well as being a very interesting conversationalist, arranging for a car in Andong and then driving to each location. So you can put yourself in his hands and just enjoy the trip and the sites as he has covered all the details.

Kwan J.

(6 reviews)

Thank you so much, Gerry, for your kind review! It was truly my pleasure to spend the day with you. You were a wonderful guest—so gentle, understanding, and engaging throughout our time together. I also deeply appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Ireland and the issues close to your heart. It was a meaningful exchange for me, and I’m grateful for the connection we shared.

“Tour of Andong and several Se Wons”

We met Kwan J early in the morning at the Cheongyangi train station and traveled two hours on speed train to Andong. Beautiful ride with nice accommodation. We enjoyed our day with Kwan J. He speaks good English, and as advertised he made sure that everything was taken care of. It was a long day of walking and sightseeing, but Kwan J was quite knowledgeable about the Se Wons we visited and the history behind them. Andong has a beautiful countryside with much farming done in the area. A small town with many historic sites to see. The landscapes were beautiful, but I enjoyed most the tranquil nature of the area. Also enjoyed the Village of Hahoe and the small community that exists there. Much history in it. We walked so much that I was starving for lunch. The Mackeral was excellent along with ban chan dishes served. Kwan was a good tour guide for us and we enjoyed spending our day with him. He had good English skill so we communicated well. It was a looooong, tiring day but a very memorable part of our quick visit to Korea. It was well worth the money.

Kwan J.

(6 reviews)

Hi Liane, It was truly a pleasure guiding you both—such a lovely Hawaiian couple! I really enjoyed our time together and appreciated your warmth and curiosity throughout the day. I also learned so much about Hawaii from you, which made the experience even more enriching for me. I hope the rest of your journey is filled with wonderful memories and joyful moments. Wishing you all the best on your adventures ahead! Warm regards, Kwan

“Kwan was a fantastic tour guide”

If you're thinking of going to the DMZ, this is by far the best, most comfortable, and most time efficient way to do it. On top of that Kwan was an amazing tour guide, who provided excellent and comfortable driving, delicious snacks, and organized all our tickets. He was really informative and fun, and really made the trip to the DMZ enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Kwan J.

(6 reviews)

Dear Simon, Thank you so much for your kind review of the tour! It truly means a lot to me. I really enjoyed spending time with you and Taryn. It was a pleasure having you both along, and I’m grateful for the memories we shared. Hope our paths cross again someday! Warm regards, Kwanyoung