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Spring Special: Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 & Ssanggyesa Temple Shuttle Bus Package (Mar 23~Apr 14)

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Availability

Sat & Sun
between Mar 23~Apr 14 + Mar 25 & 26 (Mon & Tue)

Minimum Pax

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Meet Location
  • City Hall Station (Line 1, 2)
  • Yangjae Station (Line 3, Sinbundang Line)
Included
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Ssanggyesa Temple entrance fee
  • English speaking tour guide
Excluded
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses

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Overview

Walk under a canopy of trees blooming with beautiful cherry blossoms at the Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival and visit Ssanggyesa Temple.

Beautiful pink and white cherry blossom symbolizes the start of spring and spending a day in Hadong at the Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival is the best way to welcome the warm spring. On this tour, you can walk a 4km road filled with cherry blossom trees and also visit the famous Ssanggyesa Temple.

Why this tour?
▷Enjoy the festivities at the Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival
▷Walk the 4km Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road lined cherry blossom trees
▷Visit Ssanggyesa Temple: Buddhist temple with more than 1,300 years of history
▷Buy traditional souvenirs and local products at Hwagae Market

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- Round-trip transportation
- Ssanggyesa Temple entrance fee
- English speaking tour guide

*The same price applies for both adults and children.
*Children younger than 24 months old are free of charge and will share seats with their parents in the vehicle.

Itinerary

6:45amDepart from City Hall (Line 1, 2) Exit 4
(In front of the Korea Press Center Building)
7:10amDepart from Yangjae Station (Line 3, Sinbundang Line) Exit 12
(In front of Seocho-gu Office)
11:30amArrive at Ssanggyesa Temple
- Free time / lunch on your own
- Walk the 4km (Simni, 10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road
- Hwagaejangteo Market
4:30pmDepart for Seoul from Hwagaejangteo Market
8:30pm Arrive at Seoul (Yangjae Station then City Hall Station)

*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local traffic conditions.
*A 15~20-minute stop at a rest area is included on the way.
*Please note that the drop off location is Ssanggyesa Temple and pick up location is Hwagaejangteo Market.

[Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road]
Located in Hadong, the Simni Cherry Blossom Road is a famous road that links the Hwagae Market and Ssanggyesa Temple. In the spring, 600-year-old cherry blossom trees bloom its beautiful flowers, attracting many tourists from all over the country. “Simni” is a traditional Korean measurement unit which equals to about 4km. For the whole 4km you will be showered with cherry blossom petals making every moment a picture perfect moment. The road is also known as “marriage road”, following the myth that if lovers walk down this road holding hands, they will live happily ever after.

[Ssanggyesa Temple]
Located in the Jirisan National Park, and famous for its beautiful springtime cherry blossom scenery, Ssanggyesa Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 722 C.E. during the Shilla Era. Rebuilt after it was burned down during the Japanese invasion, not only is the Ssanggyesa Temple a perfect place to experience Buddhist temples, but also the cherry blossom road leading to the temple is a walk to remember.

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Please keep in mind

1. If the tour is canceled due to the lack of participants, a cancellation email will be sent to you 3 days before the reserved date and a full refund will be issued.
2. If cherry blossoms bloom later / fade earlier than expected, the tour may be canceled. In this case, you will be informed in advance and a full refund will be issued.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
4 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
3 days before the reserved date: 80% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Hwagaejangteo Market 화개장터

Address: 산51-1 Tap-ri, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Phone Number: 82-55-880-2383

Ssanggyesa Temple 하동 쌍계사

Address: 208 Unsu-ri, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Phone Number: +82) 55-883-1901

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