Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival (하동야생차문화축제)

– Homepage
www.hadong.go.kr/

– Tel
+82-55-880-6582~4

The Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival is held every May in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea’s first tea cultivation site. Designated by the government as an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival, the festival celebrates Hadong’s wild tea, long renowned for its rich flavor and aroma and grown in the area’s pristine natural environment. Since hosting the Hadong World Tea Expo in 2023, Hadong has strengthened its identity as a “tea wellness culture city” and continued to enhance the value of its tea industry and culture. In 2026, the festival marks its 29th edition. Visit Hadong in May, when the landscape is at its freshest and greenest, and enjoy music and art programs such as “Busking in a Teacup” and “Melody on Tea Leaves,” along with healing programs including tea classes, book talks, and walks along the Horibyeong Byeolcheonji Trail. Here, a single cup of tea can turn an ordinary day into something special while allowing visitors experience the full flavor and charm of Hadong. This year, the festival will also feature a variety of Children’s Day programs for the whole family on May 5.

– Address : 571-25, Ssanggye-ro, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Event Date
20260501 ~ 20260505

– Schedule
10:00~18:00

– Location
Hadong Wild Tea Healing Center (Tea Café Hadong), Hadong Wild Tea Museum

– Program
Byeolcheonji Hadong Tea Culture Center Pop-up, Media Art Hall, Special Museum Exhibition, Food Show with European Chefs, Hadong Four Seasons Tea Food Exhibition, Busking in a Teacup, Tea Ceremony Experience, Tea-Making Experience, Roasted Tea Experience with International Visitors, Hadong Tea Stories with Tea Masters, Tea Gathering, Tea Class, Green Tea Foot Bath Therapy, Make Your Own Tea, Book Talk, KidZania, Matcha Experience, Horibyeong Byeolcheonji Trail Walk

– Sponsor
Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival Organizing Committee

– Sponsor Phone
+82-55-880-6582~4

– Fees
Free (fees vary by programs)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Dosimdawon (도심다원)

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Hadong’s tea fields, which are known as the thousand-year-old tea fields, are characterized by being wild rather than cultivated. Among the many tea gardens in Hadong, the one with the most beautiful and peaceful scenery is Dosimdawon. In “House on Wheels,” actor and singer Yim Si-wan and Girls’ Generation Yoona sat in a pavilion and sipped green tea while looking out at the green tea fields stretched out below. Tea utensils and tea leaves in a picnic basket are available for rent so that you can brew your own tea.

⊙ Burilpokpo Falls (불일폭포)

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– Homepage
www.hadong.go.kr

Situated 720 meters above sea level, Burilpokpo Falls stands as the tallest waterfall on Jirisan Mountain, boasting a x_height of 60 meters and a x_width of 3 meters. It features a distinctive two-tier structure, with the enchanting Yongchumot and Hangmot Ponds nestled below, adding to its profound natural allure. Conveniently located just 3 kilometers from Ssanggyesa Temple, it’s an ideal spot to visit following a trip to the temple.