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

0m 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.”

Gabiwon Motel [Korea Quality]가비원모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

1.4 Km 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.

Hadong Hwagae Market (하동 화개장터)

1.4 Km 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.

Shiri Pension [Korea Quality] / 쉬리펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.6 Km 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.

Hadong Tea Museum (하동야생차박물관)

3.2 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)

4.5 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 Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))

5.1 Km 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.

Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival (하동 야생차문화축제)

6.0 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.

Jirisan National Park (Hadong Section) (지리산국립공원(하동))

6.6 Km 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.

Starway Hadong Healfort[Korea Quality] / 힐포트하동[한국관광 품질인증]

6.9 Km 0 2024-06-25

3352-1 , Seomjingang-daero, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hadong Healfort, situated halfway up the mountain in Akyang-myeon, Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, is located near Pyeongsa-ri, which is the setting of the novel Toji, and offers a panoramic view of the Seomjingang River. In the living room, the view from the window is as lovely as a framed picture. There are 13 guestrooms, divided into three types: double, twin, and ondol (underfloor heated), each with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and private terrace. This is an ideal location for couples to relax and enjoy the view.

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