Gyeongbuk & Daegu Drive

Seongju Chamoe Melon to Seongbat Forest Drive

Drive through Korea's melon capital Seongju, passing chamoe fields to the 500-year-old Seongbat Forest, a Natural Monument.

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Course Overview

This approximately 12 km drive passes through Seongju, which produces 70% of Korea's chamoe (Korean melon), to the 500-year-old Seongbat Forest, designated as a Natural Monument.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Seongju Chamoe Fields (approx. 6 km)

Rural scenery of greenhouse and open-field melon farms.

Section 2: Seongbat Forest (approx. 6 km)

A 500-year-old willow forest designated as a Natural Monument.

Driving Tips

  • Seongju chamoe peaks May through July
  • Seongbat Forest is suitable for walks and picnics
  • Fresh melons available at direct sales stands

Course Info

Distance

17.5 km

Duration

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Gyeongbuk Seongju

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Seongbat ForestViewpoint

500-year-old Natural Monument willow forest

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