Gyeongnam
Tea fields and river, learning at a slower pace
Western Gyeongnam lies between Jirisan and the Seomjin River. Hadong is held to be where tea was first planted in Korea, and wild tea fields run along the hillsides.
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The Seomjin is known as one of Korea's clearest rivers. Walking or cycling along it is the most common outdoor activity here, and the riverside changes sharply with the seasons.
The Akyang area of Hadong is a designated International Slow City. Unlike fast-moving urban programmes, schedules here are built to run slowly. It suits participants who want to rest while they learn.
What you learn here
- 1Tea culturePick and roast leaves in the wild tea fields and learn Korean tea culture.
- 2Seomjin River fieldworkWalk and observe along the river to read the local ecology and terrain.
- 3Slow City livingFollow the everyday pace of residents in the Akyang Slow City.
Places to visit
Places you can visit during your stay.
Tongyeong Dongpirang
Jinjuseong Fortress
Geoje Oedo Botania
Haeinsa Temple
Upo Wetland
Tomb of King Suro
Tongyeong Cable Car
Gyeongnam courses
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