Gyeongnam, Busan & Ulsan Drive

Hamyang Daebongsan to Yongchu Waterfall Drive

Discover Hamyang's hidden gem Yongchu Waterfall with its 60 m three-tiered cascade on a summer mountain drive.

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Course Overview

Hamyang's Yongchu Waterfall is a hidden gem deep in the mountains of Anui-myeon, where water cascades approximately 60 m in three tiers with refreshing sounds. The mountain drive through forests and valleys is especially appealing in summer.

Drive along Daebongsan's forest roads for deep woodland freshness, ending at the spectacular waterfall.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Hamyang Town to Daebongsan Foothills (approx. 10 km)

Drive from Hamyang toward Anui-myeon, entering the mountains.

Section 2: Daebongsan to Yongchu Waterfall (approx. 8 km)

Follow forest roads to the waterfall. The 60 m three-tiered cascade is spectacular.

Driving Tips

  • 15-minute walk from parking lot to the waterfall
  • Summer valley season (July-August) is optimal
  • Narrow mountain roads; watch for oncoming traffic
  • Autumn foliage (October) is also beautiful

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Moderate

Region

Gyeongnam Hamyang

Best Season
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Summer (Junโ€“Aug)๐Ÿ‚ Autumn (Sepโ€“Nov)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Hamyang Daebongsan Resort ValleyViewpoint

Resort with a monorail to the 1,200m Daebongsan summit, offering views facing Jirisan Cheonwangbong peak

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Yongchu WaterfallViewpoint

The signature waterfall of Yongchu Valley in Anui-myeon, a popular summer retreat with lush forests

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Haeseong BunsikRestaurant

A nostalgic street food restaurant in Hamyang since the 1980s, especially famous for its spicy chewy noodles

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