Imcheonggak & Beopheungsa-ji Seven-Story Brick Pagoda 임청각·법흥사지 칠층전탑
Andong · Downtown & Old Market · Sights
Two heritage sites sit side by side on the riverbank. Imcheonggak was the family home of Yi Sang-ryong, who led the independence movement in exile and left the house behind; the railway that once ran through the compound was later moved away, and restoration continues. Beside it stands a seven-story brick pagoda from the Unified Silla period, regarded as the largest and oldest of its kind in Korea.
Standing close lets you see the individual brick courses. The mix of family story and ancient pagoda makes it a moving stop. Access is free and signs are mostly in Korean, so a translation app helps.
Plan on roughly fifty minutes at the site.
A city bus or taxi from the old town takes 10 minutes; it is the start of the riverside path toward Woryeonggyo. (Show a driver: 임청각)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 임청각·법흥사지 칠층전탑
- Best time to visit
- Morning or late afternoon when the pagoda throws strong shadows.
- Pair it with
- Hoban Nadeuli-gil Lakeside Walk starts nearby and leads to Woryeonggyo Bridge.
- Great for
- Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- Imcheonggak is the old family home of independence leader Yi Sang-ryong, next to a Unified Silla brick pagoda that is a National Treasure. The railway that once cut through the yard has been moved, so restoration is ongoing.