Boseong 보성

Boseong

http://www.boseong.go.kr/en/

Baking Earthenware  도자기굽기 체험

This is an experience to make pottery from the natural materials on site using natural methods.

• Address: 176 Dogae-ri, Miryeok-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-853-8090
• Website: www.m-onggi.co.kr
• Fee: 10,000 (per person)
• Bus stop: From Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus from Gwangju to Boseong and transfer to a local bus that takes you to “Miryeok-myeon” at Boseong Public Terminal.(please check U-square bus website)
• By car: Gwangju - Boseong-eup - National Hwy #18 - Miryeok-myeon

Green Tea Plantation 대한다원

Daehan Dawon Sightseeing Farm is the oldest tea garden in Korea. Historically, Boseong is best known for its high quality tea products as the county enjoys mild temperatures and low humidity. One can enjoy soaking in a green tea spa and there are hotels and restaurants near the farm.

• Address: 1288-1 Bongsan-ri, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-852-4540, 010-3780-3455(Please ask for Mr. Jang Yeongseop)
• Website: www.dhdawon.com
• Fee: Adults: 3,000 won, Youths: 2000 won, Under 6 years old: free
• Bus stop: From Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus to Boseong and transfer to a local bus to get to the green tea plantation (녹차밭, nok cha bat). (please check U-square bus website)
• For more information, please contact the Boseong Cultural Tourism Office at 061-850-2181 or the Boseong Bus Terminal at 061-852-7788

 

 

Samsu Village 삼수 마을

This village has been designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2004 as the first “experiential Green village” in Korea, and it has nine hostels to accommodate many visitors. An agricultural experience hall has been constructed offering various programs such as making organic green tea and cultivating organic rice. There are also other attractions near the village such as the Daehan Tea Park and Yongchu Valley.

• Address: 195-1 Bongsan-ri, Ongchi-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-852-6651, 010-8610-0175
• Website: www.samsoo.net
• Bus stop: Take a direct bus from Gwangju to Boseong from Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square) and transfer to a local bus at the Boseong Public Terminal. (please check U-square bus website)
• By car: Honam Expressway West Suncheon IC - Byeollang-myeon, Suncheon-si -  National Hwy #2 - Beolgyo-eup - Boseong-eup
• For more information, please contact the Boseong Cultural Tourism Office at 061-850-2181 or the Boseong Bus Terminal at 061-852-7788

Temple Stay at Daewonsa 대원사

Dae.wonsa is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Korea. Legend says it was built by Adohwasang, a monk who lived during the Silla Dynasty. This grand and splendid site is distinctive because of its two Buddha statues.

This temple offers a temple stay for visitors during weekends, but there is no translation service when rites and ceremonial services are held. For more information, please contact november111@korea.com or visit this website: www.daewonsa.or.kr

• Address: 831 Juksan-ri, Mundeok-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-852-1755
• Directions: At the Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take the bus 117 or 217 to get to Sapyeong (one hour ride). From Sapyeong to Dae.wonsa, the bus ride takes another 30 minutes. Temple stay information: (information subject to change) Temple stay period: two days, one night.  (please check U-square bus website)
• If you wish to participate in the temple stay as a group, please contact the temple in advance.

Yulpo Beach 율포해수욕장

This beach features a 1.2 km pine forest. There are several types of family entertainment such as a Green Tea Resort Center and beach pool/mini water park.

• Address: 678 Dong.yul-ri Hoecheon-myeon Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-852-2181
• Website: www.boseong.go.kr/en/culture/guidemap/22 (English)
• *Admission is free, Free parking.
• The beach is usually open from July to August
• Transportation: From the Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus to Boseong (approx. 1 hr 30 mins). At Boseong take a local bus to Yulpo (approx. 20 mins) For more information, contact the Boseong Bus Terminal: 061-852-2777 (please check U-square bus website)

Yulpo Seawater Green Tea Spa 율포 해수녹차탕

• Address: 678 Dong.yul-ri, Hoecheon-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-853-4566 (Please call the company directly for more information)
• Fee: Adults: 5,000 won Children: 3,000 won
• Transportation: From the Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus to Boseong (approx. 1 hr 30 mins). At Boseong take a local bus to Yulpo (approx. 20 mins) (please check U-square bus website)
• For more information, contact the Boseong Bus Terminal: 061-852-2777