Table of Contents
A Good Travel to Sancheong and Hadong for the Weekend
Sancheong and Hadong in Gyeongsangnam-do are wellness tourism destinations where the beauty of nature and tradition blend together. A 'good travel' campaign is underway to rejuvenate these areas that have been experiencing a decrease in tourist numbers.
The province is enhancing both online and offline promotions of major tourist resources such as Donguibogam Village in Sancheong and wild tea fields in Hadong, while also aiming to revitalize the local economy through the development of experiential tourism products.
We recommend travel courses in Sancheong and Hadong that can be enjoyed over a 1-night 2-day or 2-night 3-day itinerary, suitable for this weekend or the upcoming holiday season. This destination encompasses wellness, traditional culture, healing, and nature experiences, offering visitors a unique experience.
In addition to Sancheong and Hadong, you can find attractive travel destinations in Busan and Gyeongnam in the posts below.
Sancheong – A Healing Destination with a Herbal Medicine Theme
Experience at Donguibogam Village & Herbal Medicine Festival
Donguibogam Village in Sancheong is known as the center of Korean herbal medicine and a healing tourism destination focused on herbal medicine. The Sancheong Herbal Medicine Festival held every autumn attracts many family travelers with a combination of healthy food experiences, diverse exhibitions, and games.
Main Programs
It is also nice to experience herbal foot baths and make tile lamps. You can rent Hanbok for a family photo or enjoy playing traditional herbal doctor games.
There are also programs such as decoction and children's Hye-min-seo games available for kids to participate joyfully.
The medical museum, herbal medicine hall, and expo theme hall are free to visit, and various free experiences like kid trains, shuttle buses, and stamp tours are available.
Transportation and Information
The address is 45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555-beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun. A shuttle taxi connects Sancheong Terminal and Donguibogam Village, with a fare of 3,000 won.
Parking is free at the first to fourth parking lots, and a circular shuttle bus is also in regular operation.
The recommended stay time here is at least half a day, with one day being adequate.
Recommended Itinerary
The schedule for the first day is as follows:
Arrive at Donguibogam Village in the morning, visit the festival experience zone, and sample herbal dishes.
In the afternoon, visit the expo exhibition hall and the medical museum, try the foot bath experience, and then check in at a hotel in Sancheong-eup.
Hadong – The Home of Wild Tea, Rest Surrounded by Green Tea Fragrance
Trekking in the Wild Tea Fields & Tea Ceremony Experience
The Hwacheon area in Hadong is famous as the birthplace of Korean tea. It is a beautiful location harmonized with the Jiri Mountain range and the Seomjin River.
Here, visitors can experience trekking in the wild tea fields, visit the tea museum, and engage in a Myeongwon Tea Garden experience, immersing themselves in the deep traditions of tea and the aesthetics of relaxation. These experiences create lasting memories for visitors.
Main Courses
The Hadong Wild Tea Museum features various exhibitions on tea culture. On the second floor, you can directly experience making traditional tea.
The tea experience hall offers the chance to learn about the traditional tea ceremony etiquette with explanations from experts.
At Myeongwon Tea Garden, you can trek through the tea fields and taste Myeongwon's aromatic tea, with Café Myeongwon Tea Garden also in operation.
The drive from Ssanggyesa Temple to Hwacheon Marketplace is famous for its cherry blossom road, loved by many.
Transportation and Information
The Wild Tea Museum is located at 571-25 Ssanggyero, Hwacheon-myeon, Hadong-gun. Myeongwon Tea Garden is located at 986 Hwache-ro, Hwacheon-myeon, Hadong-gun. Reservations for experiences are mandatory, and tea ceremony experiences must be reserved in advance by phone (055-884-2896). The cost for the tea ceremony experience is 5,000 won, while other admissions are free. The recommended stay time is about half a day to one day.
Recommended Itinerary
The schedule for the second day is as follows:
First, in the morning, explore the wild tea fields at Myeongwon Tea Garden, then visit the tea birthplace and enjoy a cup of tea.
In the afternoon, take a tour of the Wild Tea Museum, experience the tea ceremony, and then explore Hadong Downtown or Hwacheon Marketplace before heading home.
Travel Tips & Other Information
Accommodation options are diverse. Sancheong and Hadong offer various lodging options such as Hanok stays, pensions, and hotels.
For family travelers, the Donguibogam Village experience is suitable for infants to elementary school students, and the tea ceremony experience in Hadong is recommended for teenagers and above.
In Sancheong, many events are held to receive souvenirs through SNS follow and stamp tours.
Additionally, local specialties such as Sancheong's herbal medicine, Hadong's green tea, and mulberry salt are great as souvenirs.
Slow and Easeful Good Travel, Gyeongnam Sancheong and Hadong
Sancheong and Hadong are healing tourist destinations characterized by traditional charm, the perfect places to stroll leisurely, enjoy tea, and reflect on oneself.
By visiting this place, why not participate in the 'good travel' initiative that revitalizes the local economy and contributes to regional recovery with small spending.
#SancheongTravel, #HadongTravel, #DonguibogamVillage, #HerbalMedicineFestival, #WildTeaFields, #MyeongwonTeaGarden, #TeaCeremonyExperience, #WellnessTravel, #GoodTravel, #GyeongnamTourism, #Sancheong1Night2Days, #Hadong2Nights3Days, #TeaExperience, #TeaCulture, #SancheongFestival, #HadongGreenTea, #HwacheonMarketplace, #SsanggyesaTemple, #TraditionalTravelDestinations, #HealingTravel, #PlacesToVisitInSancheong, #RecommendedHadongCourse, #DonguibogamExperience, #GyeongnamTravelDestinations, #FamilyExperienceTravel, #CulturalTourismDestinations, #CleanTravel, #SancheongHadongConnectingCourse, #SNSMarketingEvents, #SouvenirEvents
