Course Overview
Hadong faces Gwangyang's Maehwa Village across the Seomjingang River. Unlike the massive groves on the Gwangyang side, Hadong offers a more rustic charm where wild tea fields and plum blossoms intermingle naturally.
This 28 km drive follows National Route 19 along the Seomjingang from Hadong town to Hwagae Market and on toward Ssanggyesa Temple.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Hadong Town to Agyang (approx. 10 km)
Running alongside the Seomjingang with scattered plum trees along the riverbank and views of Pyeongsari Choi Champandaek in the Agyang fields.
Section 2: Agyang to Hwagae Market (approx. 10 km)
The most scenic stretch of the Seomjingang. Gwangyang's plum groves are visible across the river, and Hwagae Market offers fresh clam soup and mullet sashimi.
Section 3: Hwagae Market to Ssanggyesa (approx. 8 km)
Known as the Ten-ri Cherry Blossom Road, this section forms a cherry blossom tunnel from late March to early April, with wild tea fields near the Ssanggyesa entrance.
Driving Tips
- Plum blossoms peak early to mid-March; cherry blossoms late March to early April
- Hwagae Market's jaecheop-guk (clam soup) and mullet sashimi are must-tries
- One-way traffic may be enforced on the cherry blossom road during peak bloom
- Pyeongsari Choi Champandaek (filming location of the novel "Toji") offers free admission