Chehwajeong Pavilion 체화정
Andong · Hahoe Village & Byeongsan Seowon · Sights
Small enough to see in twenty minutes, this pavilion is designated a Treasure for its fine carpentry. It was built in the 1700s by a scholar honoring brotherly bonds, and the name, taken from a classical poem, refers to that affection. In front lies a square pond with a little island, reflecting the ideal of an immortals' garden.
The best time is midsummer, when old crape myrtles around the pond flower in deep pink. The site is right beside the road, so it is easy to stop on the way to or from Hahoe. Entry is free and there is little shade, so bring a hat in summer.
It lies in Pungsan, on the route between Andong and Hahoe, around 25 minutes by car from the old town; ask the driver to wait. (Show a driver: 체화정)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 체화정
- Best time to visit
- Late July through August for the crape myrtles; morning is the least hot.
- Pair it with
- Daegu Siksyuk Sikdang and Coffee Hall Bakery Andong Pungsan are close, with Andong Hahoe Village beyond.
- Great for
- Couples, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A small Joseon pavilion by a pond in Pungsan, known for crape myrtles that bloom in summer. It takes about 20 minutes, and sits by the road to Hahoe.