RakKoJae Andong(Hahoe) / 락고재 안동(하회)

Rakkojae, meaning “a place where one can enjoy ancient traditions and rest one’s soul”, is located near the beautiful ferry on the Nakdonggang River in Hahoe, Andong. After passing by a pine tree decorated with traditional Korean lanterns and entering the cozy courtyard, visitors will find four well-maintained houses with thatched-roofs made with local rice straw. As Rakkojae is some way from the Hahoe Village, and is adjacent to the Nakdonggang River, guests can enjoy walking along the ferry and the walkway while appreciating the beautiful scenery of the river and Buyongdae Cliff with its serene atmosphere. Rakkojae has three guest accommodations – the anchae at the front, the sarangchae and the byeolchae on the sides, and the munganchae. While the anchae has two rooms, a kitchen and a daecheong (main floored room), both the sarangchae and the byeolchae consist of a daecheong and one room. The maximum number of guests per room is ten so that guests can enjoy their stay with ease. Each room is decorated with hanji (traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees) and features a simple built-in closet, ceiling-type air conditioning, and a modern bathroom with a toilet and a bathtub made of Hinoki cypress. In particular, the munganchae has a red clay jjimjilbang (Korean dry sauna) supplied with mugwort that is popular among both domestic and foreign guests. Guests often enjoy relaxing at Rakkojae by appreciating the sunshine and breeze while lying on the daecheong floor, walking barefoot on the earthen ground, and drinking makgeolli (unrefined rice wine)among other activities. The owners of Rakkojae hope that it will be a place where guests can heal their tired body and mind and experience the true atmosphere of Korea. The Pine Wood of Mansongjeong Pavilion (Natural Monument No. 473) situated next to Rakkojae is also a good place for a stroll. Furthermore, the hotel serves a hearty breakfast consisting of heotjesatbap (Andong-style bibimbap with soy sauce) and salted grilled mackerel.