.0M 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.
1.3Km 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.
2.0Km 37157 2024-03-08
59 Ssanggyesa-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa Temple, but was changed to the current Ssanggyesa Temple in 887. The current temple buildings were all built in 1632, after having been burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple grounds and nearby area feature many historic and beautiful attractions, including Burilpokpo Falls and a large tea plantation.
2.9Km 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.
3.2Km 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.”
3.4Km 24078 2021-06-24
Hwagae-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-883-1750
Designated as the first national park in Korea on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park stretches out over 483.022 square kilometers, making it the largest national park among all 22 national parks. It covers Korea’s three southernmost provinces; Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and 15 districts of eup and myeon. The area in Gyeongsangnam-do has many temples including Ssanggyesa Temple and Chilbulsa Temple, as well as valleys, falls, and other tourism resources.
4.5Km 0 2022-03-31
4310-46, Seomjingang-daero, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4583-8255
Shiri Pension is a wooden pension surrounded by beautiful nature of Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do. In front is the Seomjingang River along with the flowing waters of Piagol Valley, and behind stretches the ridges of Jirisan Mountain. The landscape itself can be the reason for you to stay here. It also provides a free pick-up service at Hwagae Intercity Bus Terminal, which means it is highly accessible. All six rooms finished with wood have spacious, split-level structure. Haebichi and Prugio are detached pensions that provide cozy stay while Miribyeol and Narsha has a terrace where a tent is installed for camping mood. Each pension has a living room with a kitchen that is equipped with a rice cooker, gas range, and microwave oven, enough tools for cooking. Basically two and up to four air-conditioners are installed to cool the sweat in hot summer. There are lots of things to enjoy, including the barbecue in the terrace in front of the room, outdoor swimming pool operated in summer, and rafting on the Seomjingang River.
4.7Km 40033 2019-07-31
15, Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-880-6051
Hwagae Market is one of the five biggest traditional market, which once flooded with people. It also appears as the background setting in Kim Dong-ri's novel, Yeokma (which means stagecoach in English). The market is one of the most visited attractions along with Ssanggyesa Temple and Jirisan Mountain due to it's location near a cherry blossom path. A market that offers a variety of local products and delicacies, you could count the number of markets of this scale in Korea on one hand.
4.7Km 0 2023-09-12
13 , Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-883-3699, +82-10-3889-6663
Gabiwon Motel stands near the entrance to the famous Hwagae Market in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do - at the place where Hwagaecheon Stream, flowing down from Jirisan’s Banyabong Peak, meets the Seomjingang River. Hwagae offers excellent natural scenery, including kudzu flowers that bloom even in snowy winter. Nearby attractions include Chilbulsa Temple, Ssanggyesa Temple, Sibaeji Dajeong (where tea was first planted in Korea), and Seiam Rock.
5.4Km 56428 2024-02-21
86-15 Samseonggung-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Samseonggung is a Taoist shrine located at 850 meters above sea level on Jirisan Mountain. It serves as a spiritual hub for practicing Sinseondo, embodying traditional Korean culture. In 1983, Kang Min-ju (Taoist Priest Hanpul), along with his disciples, restored the sodo, a sacred altar from the Gojoseon period. This shrine stands as a revered sanctuary, honoring the primal ancestors of the Korean people: Hwanin (Lord of Heaven), Hwanung (Supreme Divine Regent), and Dangun (legendary founder of Gojoseon).