2025 Hadong-gun Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

#SummerTravel A place where you can feel the Alps in Korea, Hadong Sky Lake Tea Plantation Shelter:) This is a small shelter operated by a guesthouse, but it is popular because the scenery and view are so beautiful🌿 If you read a book while looking at the vast scenery, you will come to like summer🤍 📍Sky Lake Tea Plantation Shelter ▫️178-14 Sinchon Simgil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ⏰ Fri~Mon 11:00-16:30 💶 Entrance fee 5,000 including 1 drink 🚗 Parking is available on the shoulder of the mountain road for 2-3 people at the entrance

A must-visit summer destination even if it's hot💚 The green water and multi-level stone steps are unique, reminiscent of Machu Picchu🛕 It's also famous in the fall when the leaves change color, but I think the summer with its sparkling emerald color is prettier🫧 Usually, people just go to the photo zone with rocks around the lake and go back, but even if it's a little difficult, definitely go up a little further and see the beautiful scenery!! (It was so hot and difficult because it took all my energy..😂) 📍Hadong Samseonggung 1738-3 Mukgye-ri, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️Admission fee 8,000 won ▫️There's a parking lot, but on weekends, there are a lot of cars, so park on the side of the road ▫️Admission times vary by season Admission starts at 8:30 AM, but I think it closes around 5 PM in the summer! ▫️Time required: About 2 hours to take pictures

At Hadong's Ma'am Tea Plantation, where a panoramic green tea field unfolds 🍀, you can't miss the essential course of Hadong travel, Ma'am Tea Plantation🍵. Looking at the refreshing green view of the green tea field, you will naturally feel healed 🌿. Isn't the thought of having a leisurely time with a warm cup of tea also happy? (By the way, there is also an ICE menu 🤍). You can see the refreshing green tea field from any outdoor table, making it a perfect photo spot🍀. If you are planning a trip to Hadong, be sure to add Ma'am Tea Plantation to your itinerary 💚. 📍Ma'am Tea Plantation ✔️ 346-1, Akyangseo-ro, Akyang-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do ✔️ Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays) ✔️ Tea prices start at 6,500 won 🍵 ✔️ Parking available⭕️ #HadongTravel #HadongCafe #HadongTravelCourse #HadongGreenTea #HadongGreenTeaField #Picnic

The parking lot is quite spacious, so there is no need to worry about parking, but for those with a lot of luggage, it is recommended to drop off the luggage at the entrance as you have to walk 2-3 minutes from the parking lot to the resort. ☕️👔 There is a cafe lounge and a business room. You can also rent VR equipment and experience archery for a fee. 🎮🏹 The resort is definitely old, but it seemed to be well-maintained. However, if you visit with too high expectations, you may be disappointed, so don't expect too much and just visit! You can cook simple meals, but water is not provided. You can purchase it in advance or at the CU convenience store located on the B2 floor. 🍴💦 It is a studio-type room, but the room is quite spacious, and if you go out to the terrace, the forest view is breathtaking. 💚 We used the BBQ package, and it was tastier than expected. However, the highlight is definitely the breakfast! Although there are not many dishes, the abalone soup and abalone bibimbap are really, really, really delicious, so be sure to try the breakfast! 🍲🍚 📍 Kensington Resort Jirisan Hadong Branch (532-6 Ssanggye-ro, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do) ⏰ Check-in 15:00, Check-out 11:00 💸 Studio Room (Room + Breakfast + BBQ Platter Package) 🅿 Parking lot available ◾ Various packages are sold on the Kensington Resort official website. ◾ There is a souvenir shop next to the CU convenience store (prices are on the expensive side). #HotelReview #Vacation #HadongAccommodation

While enjoying the vibes and atmosphere shopping at the traditional marketplace, the fun should also be available for savouring authentic marketplace food as well. This restaurant located in the marketplace serves traditional Sanchae Bibimbap (mountain vegetables mixed rice) and other simple dishes such as scallion pancake, fried seafood etc. The taste of the bibimbap is very authentic where daily fresh greens were added in the rice, mixed with chilli sauce and sesame oil. We added a pancake to enhance the variety of our meal, and it is very tasty too. It is indeed a marvelous experience to shop and dine the traditional way. #celebratewithtrip #tripblazers

At the mountain foot of Jirisan near Hadong valley, lies a petite yet vibrate marketplace. This marketplace was established several hundred years ago during Joseon dynasty for merchants around the region to gather and sell/trade their goods as transportation is very inconvenient at the olden days. Today, it remained vibrant especially during weekend where people around the region and city area escape for a weekend getaway to visit and grab some high quality goods especially mushrooms, herbs and persimmons. There are also marketplace restaurants serving traditional food like bibimbap, dcallion pancake, beef soup with rice, raw freshwater fish etc. A truly great experience to visit and shop the traditional way. #fallingforfall #tripblazers

While checking out nice scenery is important when sightseeing, having nice meal is also esential during the trip. Who wouldn't like to enjoy a nice scenery while having a nice view? This restaurant located by the valley near Baemsagol offers a marvelous view of autumn foliage leaves by the dining area, called Dalkong restaurant. Grilled black pig (pork) is a special delicacy in Jirisan and many restaurants offers this delicacy but the main plus point for this restaurant is the scenic view of the foliages. The grilled ginseng is also very nice and healthy as well, coupled with some rice wine or beer, it is an enjoyable meal indeed. #fallingforfall

It is an annual event of autumn again, and this autumn will not be complete without the viewing of colours and foliages. This time we visited the famous Jirisan located in the middle of Korea, towards the south side. The forecast is pretty accurate as we could see the fiery reds, orange and yellow leaves turned from green. Jirisan spans a huge area across several provinces so we visited a valley called Baemsangol. The valley with a river spans around 2km before reaching the end of the pedestrian way. It is said that there are still bears living in Jirisan as their habitat called "bandal" which means half moon. Peak foliage typically lasts from 28th Oct till 5th Nov, so be sure to catch the date to visit there. #celebratewithtrip #fallingforfall #tripblazers

When April arrives, the Hwagae region looks as if it has been carpeted in snow. In fact, it is the beautiful white flowers of the region’s numerous cherry blossom trees that transform the landscape into a soft downy wonderland. One of the most popular attractions of the festival is the 10ri Cherry Blossom Road (ri is a traditional Korean measurement unit, equalling approximately 4.5km). It is also known as ‘marriage road’, as it is said that if lovers walk down this road while holding hands, they will get married and stay together forever. Apart from the stunning beauty of the cherry blossoms, there is also an exciting series of seasonal programs and cultural events for guests to enjoy. Nearby attractions include the historic Hwagae Market and numerous restaurants serving the province’s traditional cuisines such as sliced raw sweetfish and king crab broth.

#Emotional Cafe A place where you can spend a leisurely time with the beautiful scenery of Jirisan, The Road 101 🏞️✨ Located at the end of the Ship-ri Cherry Blossom Road in Hwagae-myeon, Hadong, this cafe welcomes you with a charming entrance with a simple stone wall and a broken pine tree. Once you step inside, the open garden and nature-friendly atmosphere are truly overwhelming! 🍃 You can also take great pictures at the plants, ponds, and photo zones set up here and there. 📸 The must-try menus here are Jirisan Latte and Plum Mojito! The coffee and refreshing drinks combine to create a truly special taste. And the bakery made with fresh ingredients is a really delicious bread made without preservatives, so it is best eaten quickly, but you can pack any leftover bread at the self-packaging counter! 🍞🍰 The inside and outside of the cafe are spacious and comfortable, so there are enough group seats and a sand play area for children to enjoy, making it the perfect place for families! 👨👩👧👦 Also, there are local specialties and souvenir corners, so it's a good place to find items to give as gifts to your loved ones. 🎁 If you want to spend a leisurely day healing in nature and enjoying delicious coffee and desserts, be sure to visit! 😊 #HadongCafe #TheRoad101 #JirisanView #HealingCafe #PlumMojito #JirisanLatte #Bakery #PhotoZone #FamilyTravel #HadongTravel #CafeInNature #SandPlay #Souvenir #CafeTour

There are many various valleys in Sancheong Jirisan National Park, but it is said that the weather here in front of Daewonsa Temple gets hot every year, and when summer approaches, many people in the water became crowded. If you go down, the flatland will be next to you, but it's a rocky structure and a good structure for playing in the water, so family members and various people came to play in summer or in the water. Also, it's a mountain next to you, so if you don't play in the water, it's also healing to just sit comfortably and see nature. As I mentioned earlier, Daewonsa Temple was destroyed and rebuilt, and this tower was also built at that time. The Sancheong Multi-story Stone Pagoda is Treasure No. 1112 and is said to have been made by Jajilyulsa Temple in the 15th year of Queen Seondeok of Silla to honor Buddha's sari with a height of 5.5 meters.

📍Address: Tap-ri, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ☎️Phone: 055-883-5722 🚘Parking: Parking lot available 🎵I visited Hwagae Market along the Seomjin River, which crosses Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do! Just like the famous lyrics of Cho Young-nam's song, Hwagae Market is located by the Seomjin River! Although it was a smaller traditional market than I expected, the friendly merchants and seasonal specialties made it worth a visit if you're traveling to Hadong!

Located in Gyeongsangnam-do, bordering Jeollanam-do's Gurye, this place is famous for the song 'Hwagae Market.' The Seomjin River flows through here, and the local specialty is Jaecheopguk (clam soup) made from clams caught in the river. In spring, it's known for its cherry blossom road, and in summer, many families come to swim in the valley. Be sure to try the Jaecheopguk. Recommended places include Hwagae Market, Maeimje Tea Garden Cafe, and Seomjin River Road. Location: Hadong-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do

🩷Gyeongnam Hadong-gun Hwagae-myeon Sinchon Dosim-gil 43-7 Eurojeda 🩷Naver reservation available I made a reservation as soon as I saw the green tea field view on the Internet and visited! This is the first time I felt comfortable with my eyes while staying at the accommodation. The owner and his wife were really kind, and I felt that they had meticulously touched every part of the accommodation. 😯 I recommend Eurojeda to those who want to feel true healing~ #Emotional Accommodation #Hadong Travel

#koreatrip Choi champan's house is located in Hadong, Gyeongsangnamdo. this place is accessible on foot or by car, and there is an admission fee. here you can see the life of the korean people in the late Choseon Dynasty and the surrounding scenery is good. choi champan's house is also famous for filming location of drama. so there are many foods around and you can experience many things. if you have time i recommend you visit this place at least once.

#koreatrip Pyeongsa-ri Choi Champan's Agyang Garden and Bubu Song Pyeongsari Bubu Pine, known as Seohee's auspicious tree A bluish round circle appears in a neatly organized field. It catches my eye. This is where the couple pine tree stands, which is as famous as the Pyeongsa-ri field. Farmers endure inconvenience and loss and settle in the middle of the rice field. I was planting pine trees and taking care of them. It is a scenery that gives a glimpse into the generous character of the people of Southern Province.

#koreatrip This is a lake park at the entrance to Hadong Choi Champan's house. The walking trail around the lake is well maintained and there is ample parking space. There is also a resting area on a swing bridge and a small island in the middle of the lake. It used to be a wetland along the Seomjingang River a long time ago, but when a road was built, it turned into farmland and only a part of it was created into a lake, which remains to this day. It is a place for local residents to exercise and a place for lyrical healing for outsiders.

#koreatrip The river flows right next to it and there is a wide sandy beach, so it will be good for children. People bring their own lunches, eat food, and enjoy leisurely. It's great to walk barefoot on the white sand, and it's also great to just sit and look at the Seomjingang River. Pyeongsari Park is perfect for walking and camping. & If you walk to the end of the campsite, there is a bamboo forest path, so I recommend it :-) Be sure to take your trash with you when you leave!

#Emotional Accommodation A quiet accommodation in front of the Namhae sea that reminds you of a small Jeju Passing through the palm tree road, all the rooms are three-story independent houses and the exotic sensibility inside and out of the accommodation is attractive🌴 The rooms have bedrooms on the lower and upper floors, and there is a private jacuzzi and swimming pool, so you can enjoy various water activities together with the outdoor pool〰️ You can choose dinner and breakfast prepared by the chef, so those who don't want it can make a reservation at a better price👌🏻 A high-quality three-tiered lunch box that fills the table, and abalone porridge is prepared for breakfast and delivered to your doorstep! (Side dishes include grilled eel, salmon, futomaki, pork rice bowl, shrimp, abalone, etc.) 📍Arun Coast ▫️124-4 Balkkumi-gil, Jin-gyo-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️Standard 4 people / Maximum 6 people ▫️Check-in 15:00 - Check-out 11:00 ▫️Independent house 1st floor - kitchen, bathroom / lower floor - bedroom 1 (bed 2), bathroom 1, living room, swimming pool Upper floor - bedroom 1 (bed 1), bathroom 1, dressing table ▫️Water purifier, bathroom supplies, store, customer lounge, outdoor infinity pool ▫️Dinner (optional) 19:00 / Breakfast (optional) 9:00

😋Let's eat this instead of noodles when you come to Hadong!! It's a restaurant inside Hwagae Market! I visited this restaurant during the cherry blossom season because I was curious about it after visiting Hwagae Market 3 times! The line was huge from the entrance. I waited in line, but luckily I got in within 10 minutes!! I didn't want to eat noodles when I came to Hadong, so I ordered a menu that you can only eat here! The side dishes were different for each menu. We ordered the regular three-color pot rice, jaecheop pot rice, and fried food. We were shocked to see that jaecheop soup, soybean paste stew, and crab stew, as well as 8 kinds of vegetables, were served!! I also ordered a mixed fried food small dish, and the portion was huge! The vegetable tempura was delicious, and it was the first time I ate fried icefish in my life, and it was delicious! Among them, the fried silverfish was really delicious! I took the fried food to go and ate it with beer at my lodging because I was eating the side dishes. You absolutely have to try the fried food, the best, the best!!! If you like vegetables, I recommend the set meal. There are a lot of vegetables, so it's very delicious,,,🫶🏻 ▪️Jangteo Gukbap ▫️755-1 Tap-ri, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️Opening hours: 8:00~19:00 every day ▫️Closed on Wednesdays ▫️No parking lot. Use the Hwagae Market public parking lot ▫️Use the Hwagae Market public restroom #Ria Travel #Ria Ha-dong #Ria Restaurants #Hwagae Market Restaurant#Hadong Restaurant#Hadong Gukbap#Hadong Jaecheop Guk#Jaecheop Guk#Jaecheop Restaurant#Jaecheop Pot Rice#Pork Soup Restaurant#Hadong Jaecheop#Beef Soup Restaurant#Beef Soup#Hadong-gun Restaurant#Hwagae Market#Hadong Travel#Taste Instagram#Seomjin River Restaurant#Bibimbap Restaurant#Korean Food#Korean Food Restaurant#Hwagae Market Market Gukbap #Busan Travel

⭐️A place I want to recommend as a spring travel destination because it offers a different atmosphere each season! ⭐️For those who find it difficult to travel abroad right now, I recommend it as a domestic travel destination with an overseas vibe! ✔️Samsonggung in Hadong, Gyeongnam, is located at an altitude of 850m in Cheonghak-dong, Jirisan. Even after entering Samsonggung, there is a noticeable uphill feeling, so it's best to wear sneakers! ✔️It's famous for the stone pagodas built by Hanpul, a hermit who has carried on the tradition of Seondo from ancient times for his ascetic practices. You'll see many stone pagodas wherever you go. ✔️I visited this place because I really wanted to see the pond that changes to a subtle emerald color from the edges to the deeper parts in person. I strongly recommend it as a photo zone! 📍Address 86-15, Samsonggung-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam Admission Fee Adults: 8,000 won Youth: 5,000 won Children: 4,000 won April ~ November: 8:30 ~ 17:00 December ~ March: 8:30 ~ 16:30 Open all year round Free parking ❗️There is a restroom inside, but it's very small, so I recommend using the restroom near the ticket office entrance before entering.

The valley water of Hwadong Ssanggyesa Temple says not to make noise or complain as it gets older. The water originating from Samshin Mountain is so innocent that it lives so cleanly. The Goryeo Dynasty's relief-carved Buddha says not to care who you vote for during elections. Even couples vote differently, so the Buddha statue says it can't be helped. The red plum blossoms advise not to leave wealth that will cause children to fight, but to accumulate virtues like a mound of red flowers. 'Sir, if you have money, try to share it,' they say, wishing for everyone's enlightenment. I return to visit the Hwagae Wangseong Elementary School where my late father used to work. The walking stick planted by Choi Chi-won during the Unified Silla period has now become a paulownia tree. The old tree still guards the main gate.

Korea's Ten-Mile Cherry Blossom Road in Gyeongsangnam-do is just too extravagant. The entire two 7km-long roads are filled with cherry blossoms, and even the sky is conquered by a full army of pink and white. It is said that walking this road hand in hand with a loved one will lead to growing old together, making it the perfect place to enjoy cherry blossoms with your significant other. Location: 142 Hwagae-ro, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gurye to Hadong, the cherry blossom road along the Seomjin River stretches for a whopping 25km, making it a spectacular sight. In particular, the 6km section from Hwagae Market to Ssanggyesa Temple is famous for having the most beautiful cherry blossoms. 🎬Location: Near the Seomjin River between Gurye and Hadong 🎬It's nice to walk, but I also recommend driving :) 🎬However, please note that the section between Ssanggyesa Temple and Hwagae Market can get very congested on weekends :)

#Domestic travel Hwagae Market where you can eat various foods in Hadong😊 It is a traditional market held at the point where Hwagaecheon and Seomjin River, which started from Jirisan, meet It used to be a place where a 5-day market was active Recently, a permanent market opened, so it is always good to go Starting with Hadong's representative jaecheop, there are various foods you can eat at the market, so come and take a look❤️ 📍Public parking lot available #Hot place #Hadong #Hadong travel #Places to visit in Hadong #Hwagae Market

#Hydrangea It's a million times prettier because it's in front of Dongjeongho Lake, which is pretty even if you just look at it💛 It's a place I really wanted to visit in the summer It was quiet and there were no people, but it was even better because it was with the lake◡̈ Don't just pass by the ferry photo zone right next to it!! 🍯Tip You can take prettier pictures if you bring soap bubbles 📍Dongjeongho 305-2 Pyeongsa-ri, Akyang-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️Parking lot, bathroom available ▫️Blooming rate 10,000 (Some places are burnt because it's hot, and some peaks haven't bloomed yet)

A cafe in Hadong, Chiang Mai where you can enjoy fresh air and have fun 🌿 #SkyLakeTeaFieldRestArea Sky Lake Tea Field Rest Area is a tea house with a refreshing view of the grass in Hadong 🍀 If you drive up the uphill road, you will arrive at a place where you can enjoy complete relaxation while listening to the sounds of birds and grasshoppers. Sit in a space made entirely of wood and look at the green scenery with Jirisan, and your mind will naturally become peaceful and healed 🫶 This was the best place to visit in Hadong this time 🤍 📍Sky Lake Tea Field Rest Area ✔️178-25 Sinchon-dosim-gil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (Search for Sky Lake Homestay and follow the wooden sign after arriving) ✔️11:00-16:30 (Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) (Before visiting, please contact us to confirm if we are open! We will share our contact information if you DM us 🫶) ✔️Parking space is limited ✔️All drinks are 5,000 won (Green tea, coffee, chai, misugaru, mojito, etc.) #HadongTravel #HadongCafe #HadongAttractions #SkyLakeHomestay #HadongTeaHouse #HadongTravelCourse #Picnic

Deep inside the village located within the scenic Jirisan area, there lies a village calls Waun village, which means the cloud that lies within. It is a petite village overlooking the river valley of Jirisan. There is a Pine tree which is more than a thousand years old believed to be the guardian deity of the village, measuring 20m in height and 6 m in width. There will be a celebration on the 3rd year of Lunar New Year to pay respects to this deity. This pine tree is located at the slopes of the village, and there is another similar tree next to it but is several hundred years old. Both are called grandmother and grandfather tree due to their age. #celebratewithtrip#fallingforfall #tripblazers

ෆHadong Maeam Jedawonෆ If you go on a weekday, the photo zone is empty It's quiet, the weather is nice, and they even brew black tea Maeam Jedawon's main specialty is black tea Heal by looking at the wide green tea fields💚 📍346-1 Akyangseo-ro, Akyang-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam 📍10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) 📍Park in the parking lot next to the police station, 2 minutes on foot #HotPlace #Hadong #HadongTravel #HadongTravelRecommendation #HadongHotPlace #HadongMaeamJedawon #MaeamJedawon #HadongTravelRecommendation #HadongGreenTea #HadongBlackTea