INTRODUCTION

Korea has some of the world's most enchantingcountryside: beautiful,forested mountains offer endless trekking possibilities which, while seen at their most colourful either in the spring or autumn, are misty and romantic even during the wet season.

Why does Queen Elizabeth II go to Andong? If you have experience of going there, you can understand easily. The whole area surrounding Andong is notable for having preserved much of its traditional character. Andong (population 200,000) is north of Taegu and Kyongju. Though Andong itself is not particularly interesting, there are a few interesting spots on the edge of town and numerous places to visit in the vicinity.

For more than two millennia, the city of Andong has stood alongside the lakes and mountains of southeastern Korea. Today, Andong is the showcase of 237 beautifully preserved national treasures, more than any other city in Korea. Apart from it, Andong is famous for the mecca of Neo confucianism in Korea. Journey off the beaten path into another time-an age of beauty.

BEHIND STORY

Andong city government has recently ('98.12)shown a big plan of the town: the dream of 'mecca of Korean tourism'.Haoe districts, the dam of Imha, and the Dosan area are the main targets. It will pour 125 milion dollars to make modern hotels,sleigh slopes, shooting field, water sky.and even bunji jumps in this ' the home of spiritual '.