Places & Food

Andong's Maenggae Village and the Hahoe Seonyu Julbulnori Fire Show: An Oct 24 or 31 Autumn Overnight

AI-generated orange farm tractor crossing a golden dusk river beside a field of white buckwheat flowers, with low tile-roof farmhouses and a pine hillside. White lines trace the tractor, with the handwritten note cross by tractor.

AT A GLANCE

Maenggae Village
Gasong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong; enter by tractor across the Nakdong River; booking required
Stay
Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am, open year-round, parking available
Remaining fire shows
Sat Oct 24 and Sat Oct 31 (Oct 31 is the last regular show)
Fire show ticket
₩10,000 per person, free for ages 24 months and under, booked on Gyeongbuk Bwayaji
In rain
No umbrellas, bring your own raincoat; Hahoe Village Preservation Society 054-853-0109

Maenggae Village in Andong is reached by tractor across the Nakdong River, and the Hahoe Seonyu Julbulnori fire show has two regular shows left, on Saturdays October 24 and 31. Maenggae is booking-only, so pairing the two makes a good overnight plan. Here are the stay and tour details for Maenggae and the ticket and rain rules for the fire show. Checked on 2026-10-20.

The hero image is AI-generated and is not a photo of the real Maenggae Village.

What is Maenggae Village?

It sits on Gasong-gil in Dosan-myeon, Andong, North Gyeongsang. According to a Harper’s Bazaar Korea feature (October 11, 2023), the Nakdong River wraps around the whole village, so you have to cross the water to enter, and it lies under the ridge of Cheongnyangsan. A buckwheat field spreads across more than 30,000 pyeong, and the family of owner Park Seong-ho is described as the only residents.

The way in is unusual too. At your booked time you go to a meeting spot, board a tractor waiting there, and cross the river to the village.

Marker illustration of a tractor crossing a river toward a small village under a crescent moon, labeled across the river

You can’t enter without a booking. For a day visit, search for “Maenggae Village Farm Picnic” to book, or call before you go.

The Jinmaek soju distillery

According to Harper’s Bazaar, the owners founded the distillery Maenggae Sooldoga in 2019 and make Jinmaek (wheat) soju from organic wheat they grow themselves.

  • Jinmaek Soju 53%
  • Poet’s Rock 54.5: aged in oak for two years or more.

Both are said to have won the top rating, a Double Gold Medal, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

What can you do there?

  • There are distillery tours, farm picnics (a day program) and farm stays (overnight).
  • The Korea Tourism Organization listing says each season has its own activity: wheat fields in spring, Nakdong River play in summer, buckwheat flowers and autumn leaves in autumn, and ice play on the river in winter.
  • The farm stay is described as a place to see the Milky Way over the village.
  • As of the October 2023 report, prices were ₩35,000 for the distillery tour, ₩20,000 for the farm picnic and from ₩210,000 for one night at the farm stay. Prices can change, so check again when you book.

Stay and booking

  • Check-in and check-out: check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am.
  • Closed days and parking: open year-round, with parking available.
  • Booking: reportedly via Instagram @mengemaeul_official. The Korea Tourism Organization lists the contact number 010-7604-0065.

What is the Hahoe Seonyu Julbulnori?

It is held by Andong city, the Korea Spirit and Culture Foundation and the Hahoe Village Preservation Society. A rope is strung over the Nakdong River between Buyongdae and Manssongjeong in Hahoe Village, and charcoal-powder pouches hung from it are lit so sparks fall like rain, in a traditional fire show. According to Herald Business (April 13), a performance by the Andong Municipal Chorus and a Hahoe Byeolsin mask dance come before the main event.

  • Julbul (rope fire): charcoal pouches strung along a rope between two points burn in a line.
  • Nakhwa (falling sparks): sparks fall below the Buyongdae cliff.
  • Dalgyalbul (egg lights): small lights drift along the river.
  • Seonyu (boat outing): recreates the old tradition of floating boats for leisure.

There are ten regular shows from May to October this year. According to a blog roundup as of September 30, they fall on May 2, May 23, August 29, September 12, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24 and October 31. The remaining shows are October 24 and 31, and October 31 is the last regular one. A separate product called Hahoe Yaeon (₩30,000 per person, limited to 1,000) was held on October 4.

Ticket price and booking

  • Price: ₩10,000 per person, free for ages 24 months and under.
  • Booking: on the Gyeongbuk integrated booking platform “Gyeongbuk Bwayaji,” website or app. It is a fully advance-booking event.
  • Cancellations, refunds, changes: handled on Gyeongbuk Bwayaji, and canceled tickets may reopen on the booking page. Be careful with tickets sold privately.
  • Customer center: 070-7018-9441

If it rains or the wind picks up

  • Umbrellas are not allowed. Bring your own raincoat, because none are handed out on site.
  • In heavy rain or strong wind the show may be changed or canceled. Check with the Hahoe Village Preservation Society (054-853-0109) before you set out.
  • Refund terms differ between canceling for personal reasons and a cancellation by the organizer.

Hahoe Village hours

General visiting hours at Hahoe Village are 9 am–4:30 pm from October to March (9 am–6 pm from April to September). Check the show’s start time on the session page on Gyeongbuk Bwayaji.

An overnight route idea

  1. Saturday daytime: arrive in Andong and take the tractor in at your Maenggae booking time. Do the distillery tour or farm picnic.
  2. Saturday evening (Oct 24 or 31): to see the fire show at Hahoe Village, work out your travel time against the session time on Gyeongbuk Bwayaji.
  3. Sunday: check-out at Maenggae is 11 am.

Whether to fit Maenggae and the fire show into the same day depends on both booking times and the travel between them.

Good for / not for

Good for

  • People who want a quiet overnight away from crowded tourist spots
  • Anyone interested in traditional spirits and distillery stories
  • People who want autumn night scenery to photograph

Not for

  • Spontaneous travelers. Both Maenggae and the fire show need bookings.

FAQ

Can I get to Maenggae without a car? The address is on Gasong-gil in Dosan-myeon, Andong. Parking is listed as available, and you can ask about public transport when you book.

Can I still book the fire show? Check each show’s booking status on Gyeongbuk Bwayaji. Canceled tickets may reopen.

How much is a fire show ticket? ₩10,000 per person, free for ages 24 months and under.

For more rural-stay ideas, see our WWOOF Korea farm stay post and our autumn festival calendar.

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-20. Maenggae prices follow a 2023 report, and fire show dates and booking status can change. Confirm with the official channels before you book.