Reasons why you should travel to Boseong for the summer!

1. Green and neat, fabulous photo spots for your social media feed
2. Picnic at a green tea field with tea and desserts

Summer bursts with energy of life with shades of green, and Boseong is the perfect place to enjoy the delightful atmosphere. Boseong in Jeollanam-do is Korea’s number one green tea producer. The area permeates with tea aroma year round, but summer is when you can enjoy their green tea production at its peak. Look around the field of green under the sun and feel the summer warmth.

Enjoy tea time and brunch at Sujin Hanok

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The endless open tea field is simply breathtaking. While taking photos is a great way to capture the scenic view, there are more ways you can savor the moment. You can visit Botjae, a cultural space operated by the city, and sign up for a picnic program where you can enjoy Boseong green tea and desserts under the shade by the green tea field for two to three hours.

Additionally, if you are planning to spend the night, you can book for a hanok stay experience at Sujin Hanok. Sujin Hanok provides brunch meals prepared with fresh local ingredients and allows you to blend your own tea. Make your travel experience special at this relaxing hanok accommodation.

The filming site of “The Red Sleeve,” Ganggol Traditional Folk Village

Ganggol Traditional Folk Village is the filming site of the popular drama series “The Red Sleeve (2021).” The drama starred 2PM member and actor Lee Jun-ho as King Jeongjo, and actress Lee Se-young as King Jeongjo’s royal concubine Seong Deok-im. Their heartfelt romance blossomed in the setting of Yeolhwajeong Pavilion inside Ganggol Traditional Folk Village. Yeolhwajeong Pavilion has a spacious yard with a traditional entrance and pond, along with a garden of diverse flowering trees in harmony with the nearby forest.

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The village offers a hanok experience program The Sounds, Charms, and Taste of Boseong, where one can spend a night in an old hanok accommodation and enjoy activities such as listening to the sounds of nature and making tea. The program is so popular that it’s already fully booked for the remaining year. Those who are planning to visit Korea next year and interested in the program are advised to check for vacancy in advance.

Beautiful hanok café, Chunun Seook

Chunun Seook is a hanok accommodation facility that displays Korea’s traditional beauty, living up to its name bearing the meaning “springtime cloud of arts.” The house is decorated with paintings and calligraphic works, along with ornamental plants and other artworks. It’s interesting to note that each room is named after an artist of the artwork it houses.

It also has a café where you can enjoy beverages and pastries while enjoying the scenic view. The café is decorated with a gorgeous chandelier and has an exhibition of unique tableware and tea cups collected as a travel souvenir by the owner.

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* This column was last updated in June 2022, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.