South Gyeongsang · 하동군
Hadong: what to see and do
A Jirisan and Seomjin River county of wide farm valleys, old pines and tea fields.
Known for
- Choi Champan House in Pyeongsa-ri, set of the novel Toji
- Hwagae green tea gardens
- Munamsong, a 600-year-old pine in Akyang
What to do
Visit Choi Champan House and the Akyang plain beneath Jirisan, then continue to Hwagae for tea fields and a tea break.
Tip: Spring cherry blossom brings heavy traffic along the Hwagae road. A car or taxi from Hadong is easiest.
From Seoul: Express bus about 4 h
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