I visited Hadong, a town with the winding Seomjingang River.
First, we went to see Ssanggyesa Temple, a scenic spot in Hadong.
(Naver Map road view capture)
On the way to Ssanggyesa Temple, I pass by a cherry blossom road, but since the cherry blossom season is already over, I just passed by.
As you head towards Ssanggyesa Temple, green tea fields spread out everywhere.
(Boseong is famous for green tea, but Hadong is also a long-standing green tea town with a 1,200-year history.)
I stopped by a green tea field for a while.
When you climb up to the pavilion, you can see the Hadongsimni Cherry Blossom Road area at a glance.
Sometimes I only hear birdsong.
I like the silence.
Ssanggyesa Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, was beautiful.
(It would have been better if some of the buildings weren't under construction)
I was filled with an old-fashioned atmosphere as I looked around the quiet, unpopulated temples.
I headed to my next destination, Choi Champan's house.
On the way, I passed Hwagae Market, but I just passed by.
Choi Champan's House is a replica of the virtual space that appears in the novel Toji, and is strictly speaking a drama set.
In addition to Choi Champan's house, which is the main setting, the village of Pyeongsa-ri has been recreated.
In Pyeongsari Village, or thatched-roof houses, there is a signboard with information on the person's whereabouts.
It is probably about the characters of Toji (I haven't read Toji, so I don't know for sure)
In addition to the photos of Choi Champan's house, there are a few more hanok roof tiles, but I couldn't take proper photos because it was so crowded when I visited.
Although there was no admission fee, it was quite disappointing as I wanted to see a quiet hanok.
Choi Champan's house is located on a high ground, so it can overlook the rice fields in the Pyeongsa-ri and Bongdae-ri areas.
Lastly, I went to see Samsung Palace, a leading scenic spot.
Samseong Palace is a place where Hwanin, Hwanung, and Dangun are worshiped, and is said to be a space that recreates Sodo, which was a sacred place.
The stone wall road continues and there are stone statues and stone towers here and there.
I get a mystical feeling when I walk.
It's worth the price of admission. I think this is a must-visit place when visiting Hadong.
