From Gyeongseong Station to the Blue House Set: A Two-Hour Walk Through Hapcheon Image Theme Park

Why a 69,922㎡ open set was established beside Hapcheon Lake in 2004

Hapcheon Image Theme Park is an outdoor open set built in 2004. Initial project materials record a total area of 69,922㎡ and around 50 set buildings, and its core character remains that of a filming space set against the backdrop of Korea’s modern and contemporary history.

The sets are not fixed to a single period. Centered on Gyeongseong Station, Japanese-occupied-period Gyeongseong streets continue on one side, while Jongno streets from 1970s–1980s Seoul extend on the other, making it possible to create settings for period and modern historical productions in one location. The Korea Tourism Organization introduces the site as a filming location for more than 190 films, dramas, commercials, and music videos.

Daytime viewing route starting at Gyeongseong Station, the tram, and Jongno Street

If it is your first visit, it is easiest to get oriented by finding Gyeongseong Station first after entering through the ticket office. According to Korea Tourism Organization information, the 1970s–1980s Jongno Street leads to the right of Gyeongseong Station, while Gyeongseong Street leads to the left. It is also useful to know in advance that the set buildings are spaces focused on exterior facades for filming, rather than actual shops or museums, so you can set realistic expectations for your visit.

The tram, train station, and street sets are good areas for walking while recalling scenes from productions. The Korea Tourism Organization materials introduce the train station filming for the movie <Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War>, the tram from the drama <Mr. Sunshine>, and trick art based on scenes from the film <A Taxi Driver>. Access to some areas may be restricted on filming days, so follow on-site guidance first.

• Recommended route: Ticket office → Gyeongseong Station → Gyeongseong Street → Jongno Street → Around Dansungsa
• Recommended time: approximately 60–90 minutes for the street sets alone, or about 2 hours including the Cheong Wa Dae set
• The Dansungsa Video Media Center performance hall has theater-style seating for 254 people, and the theme park admission fee is separate even when the venue is rented.

Twenty minutes on foot to the Cheong Wa Dae set, or about 7 minutes by monorail

If you plan to visit the Cheong Wa Dae set and garden area inside the Image Theme Park as well, allow extra travel time. Korea Tourism Organization data states that it takes about 20 minutes on foot or about 7 minutes by monorail from the Image Theme Park to the Garden Theme Park and Cheong Wa Dae set.

Near the Cheong Wa Dae set are a lawn plaza, Korean garden, hanok experience center, Wood Culture Experience Center, bonsai greenhouse, and outdoor bonsai garden. If you have only 90 minutes, it is better to focus on Gyeongseong Station and the street sets; with 2 hours or more, include the Cheong Wa Dae set area as well.

• Walking: approximately 20 minutes from the Image Theme Park toward the Cheong Wa Dae set
• Monorail: listed as approximately 7 minutes; checking service availability and fares on the day is recommended
• Because the outdoor sections are extensive, bring water and a hat in summer, and an umbrella or raincoat if rain is forecast

2026 adult admission: ₩5,000, including a ₩3,000 Hapcheon Love Gift Certificate

Hapcheon County’s 2026 work plan sets the paid adult admission fee for Hapcheon Image Theme Park at ₩5,000 and specifies a local refund program in which ₩3,000, or 60% of the fee, is provided at the on-site ticket office as a Hapcheon Love Gift Certificate. The benefit applies to paying adult visitors and is planned to operate from January through December 2026.

The gift certificate can be used at registered affiliated businesses within Hapcheon County, which listed 1,288 affiliated businesses as of June 2025. Reduced rates for children, teenagers, and eligible visitors, as well as free admission categories, may vary according to documentation requirements, so check the current conditions on the official website or at the ticket office before purchasing a ticket.

• Paid adult admission: ₩5,000
• 2026 refund for paying adult visitors: ₩3,000 Hapcheon Love Gift Certificate
• Refund location: On-site ticket office
• Gift certificate usage: Registered affiliated businesses within Hapcheon County

The official website is https://hcmoviethemepark.com/, and inquiries about filming facilities and venue rental are directed to the Hapcheon County Facilities Management Corporation at 070-7777-2812. It is safest to reconfirm admission operations and events in the official announcements before departure.

2026 spring nights: Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m., April 3–May 30

The 2026 spring nighttime opening operated on Fridays and Saturdays during the period from April 3 to May 30. According to a Hapcheon County announcement, operating hours were 09:00–22:00, final admission was at 21:00, and the Cheong Wa Dae set remained open until 21:30. This schedule had already ended as of August 2026.

The nighttime opening period also featured lighting displays and busking performances on Saturdays. Regular operating hours, however, may vary depending on the season, events, and filming schedule. Past official information includes examples of 09:00–18:00 operation from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February, so on ordinary visit days it is best to call ahead to confirm the final admission time and whether the park is closed on Mondays.

• 2026 spring nighttime opening: Fridays and Saturdays, April 3–May 30
• Nighttime opening hours: 09:00–22:00, final admission at 21:00
• Nighttime operation of the Cheong Wa Dae set: until 21:30
• Regular hours and closing days: subject to change according to events and filming schedules

757 Hapcheonhosu-ro: driving or a sightseeing taxi is more practical than public transportation

The address is 757 Hapcheonhosu-ro, Yongju-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. This is not a type of attraction that can be reached on foot from an urban railway station, so renting a car or driving your own vehicle is the simplest option. Visitor reviews indicate that parking is available on-site, but parking operations may differ during filming, festivals, and nighttime opening days, so advance confirmation is necessary.

If you are traveling without a car, consider the Hapcheon sightseeing taxi “TAGO,” operated by Hapcheon County. In the 2026 information, the “Ssokssok Course” is presented as an 8-hour route connecting Hapcheon Intercity Bus Terminal, Okgjeon Tumuli and Hapcheon Museum, Jeongyang Wetland Ecological Park, and the Image Theme Park. Bus schedules for a round trip from the terminal to the theme park alone may change frequently, so it is safest to check with Hapcheon tourism information services or confirm transportation before departure.

• Street address: 757 Hapcheonhosu-ro, Yongju-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Public transportation alternative: 8-hour Ssokssok Course sightseeing taxi departing from Hapcheon Intercity Bus Terminal
• Sightseeing taxi stops: Okgjeon Tumuli and Hapcheon Museum, Jeongyang Wetland Ecological Park, Image Theme Park
• Parking: Reported to be available, but checking fees and congestion on the day is recommended

Wheelchair and stroller users should consider the surfaces and slopes of the outdoor sets, as well as the long walking distance to the Cheong Wa Dae set. Official sources do not confirm an accessible route throughout the entire site or permanent foreign-language guidance, so if you need assistance, it is better to contact the Facilities Management Corporation before visiting.

Rental fees reveal its character as both a tourist attraction and a workplace

Hapcheon Image Theme Park is both a visitor attraction and an active filming workplace. According to Hapcheon County’s filming facility usage information, the open-set fee for film, music video, and commercial filming is ₩312,500 per hour, while use for 1–7 days costs ₩2.5 million per day. A day is based on 8 hours, and an additional ₩300,000 per hour is charged beyond 8 hours.

For broadcasting station use, the fee is ₩187,500 per hour or ₩1.5 million per day for 1–7 days. Private events cost ₩800,000 for 8 hours, meetings and seminars cost ₩300,000, and exhibitions cost ₩100,000. Because filming and event rentals take place alongside tourism, visitor routes may change according to production schedules. It is more realistic to plan around the street sets rather than expect to be able to enter specific buildings.

• Film, advertising, and music video: ₩312,500 per hour, ₩2,500,000 per day for 1–7 days
• Broadcasting station use: ₩187,500 per hour, ₩1,500,000 per day for 1–7 days
• Private events: ₩800,000 for 8 hours
• Dansungsa performance hall rental: ₩300,000 per day, 254 seats

This location suits travelers who want to take their time viewing modern and contemporary Korean street scenes and filming locations, as well as those planning an itinerary around photography. Satisfaction may be lower for visitors expecting an indoor exhibition-focused museum or an amusement-ride-centered theme park.