Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Boseong to Jangheung Namdo Gourmet Coastal Drive

From Boseong tea fields to Jangheung Saturday Market, a drive combining Namdo cuisine and coastal scenery.

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Course Overview

This 45 km drive starts from Boseong's Daehan Dawon tea plantation, passes through Yulpo Seawater Green Tea Bath, and ends at Jangheung Saturday Market. Beginning with green tea field views, it follows the Deungnyang Bay coastline and concludes with Jangheung's rich food culture.

Yulpo Seawater Green Tea Bath is a unique hot spring using seawater infused with green tea, perfect for relaxing mid-drive. Jangheung Saturday Market, open every Saturday, features the famous "Jangheung Samhap" trio of Hanwoo beef, shiitake mushrooms, and pen shell.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Daehan Dawon to Yulpo (approx. 15 km)

After exploring the tea fields, head toward the coast to find Yulpo Beach and the seawater tea bath.

Section 2: Yulpo to Deungnyang Bay Coastal Road (approx. 15 km)

Coastal road along Deungnyang Bay with calm seas and oyster farm scenery.

Section 3: Bay to Jangheung Saturday Market (approx. 15 km)

Entering Jangheung town to the Saturday market. Jangheung Samhap is charcoal-grilled Hanwoo, shiitake, and pen shell served together.

Driving Tips

  • Yulpo Seawater Green Tea Bath: 7,000 KRW for adults
  • Jangheung Saturday Market opens every Saturday only
  • Jangheung Samhap costs approximately 20,000-25,000 KRW per person
  • Boseong green tea ice cream is also popular

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Jeonnam Boseong

Best Season
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Daehan Dawon Boseong Green Tea PlantationViewpoint

Boseong's iconic attraction with terraced green tea fields on hillsides, most stunning in spring and summer

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Beolgyo Cockle StreetRestaurant

Beolgyo's famous food street where fresh cockle dishes including raw cockle and cockle set meals are served

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Jangheung Jeongnamjin ObservatoryViewpoint

An observatory in Jangheung with sweeping views of Deungyang Bay and the southern coast

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