Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road (십리벚꽃길)

14.5 Km 2228 2020-08-19

142, Hwagae-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1588-3186

Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road in Hwagae is famous for its beautiful views in spring. It is believed that if a young couple walks down this road holding hands, they will be together for one hundred years. For this reason, the road is sometimes referred to as the “wedding road.”

Nogodan Guesthose [Korea Quality] / (주)제이디에치(노고단 게스트하우스&호텔) [한국관광 품질인증]

15.3 Km 1001 2020-12-16

40, Hagwan 1-gil Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-5477-6288

Nogodan Guesthouse & Hotel in Gwansan-ri, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do offers a panoramic view of Jirisan Mountain. Majority of the guests are families who visit the area for the hiking trail called Gurye Dullegil during weekends or vacation. One of the most outstanding features of this guesthouse is that it supplies hot spring water containing germanium, so guests can relax in a bathtub filled with hot spring water after hiking. The guesthouse also has a rooftop garden from which you can enjoy the landscape of Jirisan Mountain. There is a bus going to Nogodan Peak, and a round-trip ticket costs KRW 15,000. Note, however, that the bus doesn't run during winter, so it's the best time of the year for serious hikers who prefer walking rather than taking a bus. The owner of the guesthouse sometimes serves as mountain guide upon the request of his guests. And Located on the ground floor of Nogodan Guesthouse, BUEN CAMINO is a restaurant & pub for travelers. Dishes are cooked to order, with ingredients produced in Gurye near Mt. Jirisan. Seasonal vegetables and side dishes are served with the following main dishes: Jirisan Black Pork BBQ, Jirisan Zucchini Stew, and Jirisan Pan-dried Zucchini. It is possible to order for one person for every item on the menu. If you are going to have Jirisan Black Pork BBQ, you'd better make a reservation in advance so that you can save time and enjoy the meal in a more pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Sansuyu Makgeolli goes well with all the dishes served.

Jirisan Spa Land (지리산온천랜드)

15.4 Km 36195 2020-07-13

261, Jirisanoncheon-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7800

Jirisan Spa Land is home to a large open-air hot spring facility that uses 100 percent natural germanium mineral waters containing no chemical additives. The natural germanium mineral water in the spa prevents various kinds of geriatric illnesses, speeds up metabolism and improves your body’s immune system. The water also helps blood circulation and digestion, and stabilizes your body temperature.

A bath themed with the 12 Asian zodiac animals, a Japanese cypress bath, a utopia-themed bade pool and a waterfall bath are located in the open-air spa area. Apart from the huge spa area, Jirisan Spa Land also has a hotel equipped with 60 high-end modern bedrooms and subsidiary facilities. Each guest room uses natural germanium mineral water.

Gurye Sansuyu Festival (구례산수유꽃축제)

15.6 Km 42473 2024-02-27

45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2079-4546

Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival. Major programs include exhibition of local products made from sansuyu (cornus fruit), while other programs include traditional music and dance performances, experience programs, and fireworks.

Hadong Tea Museum (하동야생차박물관)

16.3 Km 21663 2022-08-05

571-25, Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-880-2956

The Hadong Tea Museum is located at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do. It aims to promote the tea culture of the area, the first tea producer in the nation, while advertising the quality and superiority of Hadong green tea. The center is located adjacent to the tea farming area and Ssanggyesa Temple, one of the most famous tourist attractions in Korea.

The museum features an exhibition hall explaining the history and culture associated with Korean tea, and an experience hall where visitors can enjoy hands-on programs like making tea and learning traditional tea etiquette, as well as a shop selling high-quality tea produced in the region. Every year, the museum also hosts the Hadong Wild Tea & Culture Festival every year.

Burilpokpo Falls (불일폭포)

17.2 Km 46440 2024-02-08

103 Mogap-gil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Situated 720 meters above sea level, Burilpokpo Falls stands as the tallest waterfall on Jirisan Mountain, boasting a x_height of 60 meters and a x_width of 3 meters. It features a distinctive two-tier structure, with the enchanting Yongchumot and Hangmot Ponds nestled below, adding to its profound natural allure. Conveniently located just 3 kilometers from Ssanggyesa Temple, it's an ideal spot to visit following a trip to the temple.

Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival (하동 야생차문화축제)

17.4 Km 25614 2023-05-17

571-25, Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-880-2052~4

Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival is held every May in Hadong, where tea cultivation started approximately one thousand years ago. Grown in an area with the perfect conditions for tea cultivation, the green tea from Hadong was called “the King’s green tea.” Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival offers visitors various exhibitions and programs with high-quality teas.

Gurye Sansuyu Village (구례 산수유마을)

17.4 Km 23411 2020-04-25

6-12, Wianwolgye-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-9114

Sandong-myeon in the Gurye-gun region is widely known as the home of sansuyu (cornus fruit) and is responsible for 70% of Korea’s sansuyu fruit production. The Sansuyu Village, located at the foot of the southwest side of Manbokdae Mountain (1,433 meters), is considered the region’s most representative village of sansuyu. The village has a beautiful natural landscape with the snow-covered Jirisan Mountain range to its back and a small valley to its right.

Visitors to the village can wind down at the hot spring complex nearby, which is famous for its germanium content and said to have numerous health benefits. The sansuyu flowers of Sansuyu Village typically are at full bloom between March 20 and March 31, drawing throngs of visitors.

* Please note that blossom dates are not exact and change slightly from year to year.

Danpyun (단편)

17.8 Km 0 2024-02-19

202 Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

Danpyun is a dessert café inspired by Korean rice cakes. Popular menu items include the danpyun uyu, filled with fresh blueberries, injeolmi chiffon (bean-powder-coated rice cake chiffon) and heugimja chiffon (black sesame chiffon), made with 100% domestically sourced rice. The picturesque view outside the window creates a gallery-like atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to enjoy alongside a visit to the Seomjingang Train Village located right next door.

Seomjingang Train Village (섬진강기차마을)

18.0 Km 84099 2023-03-17

232, Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-362-7461

Since its development in April 1999 as a part of government efforts to boost regional tourism, Seomjingang Train Village has established itself as a popular attraction in Gokseong. A replica of the region's old steam engine train runs 10 kilometers between the old Gokseong Station in Seomjingang Train Village and Gajeong Station. The train runs along the old tracks at a moderate speed, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic view along the tracks.

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