Course Overview
The Yeongdong Wine Road Drive starts from Yeongdong IC and winds through countryside vineyards to the Wine Tunnel and Nangye Traditional Music Experience Center, covering approximately 28 km. Yeongdong County is Korea's top grape-producing region, and in summer, the pastoral scenery of vineyards lining country roads is idyllic.
The Yeongdong Wine Tunnel, built in a 420-meter Japanese colonial-era munitions storage tunnel, offers wine tasting and themed exhibitions. The Nangye center, honoring the Joseon-era master musician Park Yeon, lets visitors handle and play traditional instruments.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Yeongdong Town to Vineyard Roads (approx. 10 km)
Leaving town, endless vineyards appear. During harvest season (August-September), you can taste fresh-picked grapes and even try grape-picking at local farms.
Section 2: Vineyards to Wine Tunnel (approx. 10 km)
Country roads through vineyards lead to the Wine Tunnel within the Rainbow Healing Tourist Area. Inside are 10 themed zones, a tasting room for local wines, and cheese for purchase.
Section 3: Wine Tunnel to Nangye Music Center (approx. 8 km)
The route ends at the Nangye Traditional Music Center, where visitors can experience gayageum, geomungo, and other traditional Korean instruments firsthand.
Driving Tips
- Wine Tunnel hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed Mondays)
- Wine Tunnel admission: 5,000 KRW for adults (includes wine tasting)
- Grape picking experience available August-September; advance booking recommended
- Yeongdong Wine Festival is held annually in September
- Some country roads are narrow; drive slowly