From the Cedar-Lined Path to a Sea-View Observatory at 350 m Above Sea Level: Walking Daehan Dawon in Boseong
Widely known for Boseong’s green tea fields, Daehan Dawon is a large tea plantation that opened in 1939 and resumed tea cultivation in 1957. Climbing along the cedar-lined path, bamboo forest, and tea-field ridges leads to an observatory where, on clear days, you can see all the way to the sea.
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5.8 million tea plants shaped by the 1939 opening and 1957 reopening
The place most commonly visited under the name Boseong Green Tea Fields is Daehan Dawon. According to data from the Rural Development Administration, this tea plantation opened in 1939 and developed into its present landscape after cultivation resumed in 1957 on tea fields that had been neglected following liberation and the Korean War. It is described as having approximately 5.8 million tea plants across a total area of about 5,619,835㎡.
The tea fields stretch along the mountain foothills below Botjae on National Route 18, which runs from Boseong-eup toward Yulpo Beach. Tourism information describes the site as a plantation covering approximately 300,000 pyeong, with an observation deck at the summit about 350 m above sea level. Its key feature is that it is not simply a place to view tea fields, but a plantation with a route that successively passes through a cedar avenue, bamboo grove, and ridge trail.
- Daehan Dawon opened: 1939
- Tea cultivation resumed: 1957
- Tea plants: approximately 5.8 million
- Total area: approximately 5,619,835㎡
An uphill walk beginning at the cedar avenue at 763-65 Nokcha-ro
The listed address for Daehan Dawon is 763-65 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, adjacent to the entered address of 763-43 Nokcha-ro. The on-site contact number is 061-852-4540. The official website is https://dhdawon.com, and it is advisable to check seasonal closing times and event information again just before visiting.
Visitors pass through the cedar-lined avenue at the entrance before entering the tea fields, then continue through a bamboo grove and sloped tea fields to reach the observation deck at the summit. As the route is not made up entirely of flat walking paths, people who find stairs and uphill sections strenuous may consider the Boseong Tea Field Observatory as an alternative, about five minutes by car from Daehan Dawon.
- Representative address: 763-65 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Contact: 061-852-4540
- Official website: https://dhdawon.com
- Summit observation deck elevation: approximately 350 m above sea level
Admission hours: 09:00–18:00 from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February
According to information from the Korea Tourism Organization, operating hours are 09:00–18:00 from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February, and the site is listed as open year-round. The individual adult admission fee is 4,000 won; the group adult fee is 3,000 won; and the fee for children and seniors is 3,000 won. Ticketing and admission closing times may change through separate notices, so it is best to avoid arriving just before closing.
The parking lot is listed as available from 06:00 to 19:00, and vans or larger vehicles must use the bus parking area. Allowing about 1.5 to 2 hours for the entrance walk, tea-field ridge, and observatory makes it possible to walk without having to hurry back. Because the tea-field slopes may restrict stroller or wheelchair access, visitors accompanying anyone with limited mobility should realistically consider including the view from the parking area at the tea-field observatory in their plans.
- March–October: 09:00–18:00
- November–February: 09:00–17:00
- Individual adults: 4,000 won
- Parking lot: 06:00–19:00; vans and larger vehicles must use the bus parking area
A season when April–May new shoots overlap with the Boseong Dahyang Grand Festival in May
April and May are often mentioned as the period when the tea fields display their most vivid colors. Boseong's first flush tea harvest begins in spring after Gogu, and green tea is divided into first, second, and third flush tea according to the time of production. The condition of the tea leaves and whether harvesting is underway vary depending on the weather and the farming schedule.
The Boseong Dahyang Grand Festival is a local event usually held in early May around the Korean Tea Culture Park. Visitor and vehicle numbers may increase during the festival, so those visiting mainly for photography and walking may find it better to enter around 09:00, immediately after opening, or in the late afternoon, while allowing plenty of time for parking. Since the festival schedule changes each year, check announcements from Boseong-gun.
- Representative period for fresh green tea fields: April–May
- First flush harvest: spring, after Gogu
- Boseong Dahyang Grand Festival: usually held in early May
- Festival venue: Around the Korean Tea Culture Park
If reaching the sea observatory is difficult, visit the Boseong Tea Field Observatory five minutes away by car
From the summit of Daehan Dawon, visitors can see the Bongsan-ri area of Boseong-eup and, on clear days, views toward the sea. However, reaching the observatory on the ridge is necessary to see the sea. The Boseong Tea Field Observatory introduced by the Korea Tourism Organization is about five minutes by car from Daehan Dawon toward Yulpo Beach, and visitors can look directly down on Yeongcheon Reservoir and expansive tea fields from near the café parking lot.
A good day itinerary is to continue to the Korean Tea Museum after walking around Daehan Dawon. The Korean Tea Museum is at 775 Nokcha-ro, near Daehan Dawon. If you would like to include the beach, it is natural to continue toward Yulpo Solbat Beach. Because public transportation connections from Boseong Bus Terminal and Boseong Station may operate at different times depending on the date, check rural bus timetables before departure or plan with taxi travel time included.
- Boseong Tea Field Observatory: approximately five minutes by car from Daehan Dawon
- Observatory view: Yeongcheon Reservoir and tea fields
- Korean Tea Museum address: 775 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Recommended combination: Daehan Dawon → Korean Tea Museum → Yulpo Solbat Beach
Drone restrictions and sloping tea-field paths: four things to prepare for a first visit
Daehan Dawon is designated as a drone-free area. If you bring photography equipment, do not include drone flights in your plans, and take photographs only from designated paths. Avoid entering arbitrarily between the tea plants or picking leaves, as such actions may damage the cultivated area.
Recommended items include nonslip athletic shoes, a hat to shield you from the sun, water in summer, and an umbrella or raincoat when rain is forecast. Because the tea fields include slopes and stairs, the round trip to the summit observatory may not suit visitors with ankle problems or difficulty walking long distances. In that case, you can still experience the tea-field terrain by choosing only the cedar avenue at the entrance and the nearby tea-field observatory.
- Drone: prohibited area
- Recommended footwear: nonslip athletic shoes
- Recommended viewing time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Alternative viewpoint: Boseong Tea Field Observatory
Before You Go
- Address
- 763-65 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Hours
- March–October 09:00–18:00 / November–February 09:00–17:00
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Individual adults 4,000 won / group adults 3,000 won / children and seniors 3,000 won
- Phone
- 061-852-4540
- Official site
- https://dhdawon.com
- Transport
- A rural bus or taxi connection is required from Boseong Station or Boseong Bus Terminal; checking departure times in advance is recommended
- Parking
- Parking available from 06:00 to 19:00. Vans and larger vehicles must use the bus parking area
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Accessibility
- The tea-field ridge after the cedar avenue at the entrance includes slopes and stairs, so access to the summit observatory may be limited for wheelchair and stroller users. The 1330 tourism information service supports Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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