Travel
Korea’s Hadong-Gun designates 17 new “hot places” to boost local tourism
Haps Magazine Korea
July 9, 2025
(Image: Hadong-gun)
Hadong-gun is spotlighting a diverse range of unique cafes, restaurants, and experience-based facilities as part of its “Hot Place Designation Project,” an initiative aimed at attracting tourists and revitalizing the local economy.
First launched in 2023, the project identifies locations with strong appeal—particularly those trending on platforms like Instagram and YouTube—and supports their development as tourist attractions. After this year’s open call and field evaluations, 17 locations were selected for 2025: 11 privately run businesses and 6 public-sector sites.
The newly designated private-sector “hot places” include:
Dallae Mansion, a terrace café set in a green tea field
Seolleongseolleong Stay, a pet-friendly pension
Hadong Chalet, a retro-style rural guesthouse
Sosohwagae, a glamping site near Jirisan
Maison de Hadong, a fairy tale-inspired bakery café
Wheat Field, a romantic waffle café using local wheat
Kkochpinunsanggol Cafe, known for cherry blossom views
Hadong Haenggung, a café merging tradition and modern design
Hadong Winery, serving Daebonggam persimmon wine
Bonrae Restaurant, offering healthy cuisine with forest views
Vivace Resort Infinity Pool, with views of Hadong Lake
Six public-sector spots were also selected, including:
Cafe Donggwang, known for handmade wooden crafts and scenic views
Pyeongsa-ri Land Market Tavern, modeled after a tavern from the novel Land
Narim Ecological Park, honoring novelist Lee Byeong-ju
Cheonghak-dong Cheonjedang and Hadong Traditional Seodang, preserving local heritage
Byeolcheonji-gil in a Goury Bottle, a poetic trail along Hwagaecheon Stream
Duyang-ri Ginkgo Tree, a 900-year-old tree recovering from a recent fire and symbolizing local resilience
The county will continue promoting these spots through both online and offline channels, including SNS, promotional campaigns, and signage. Selected sites may also receive support for upgrades, such as interior design improvements or themed decor, to further enhance the visitor experience.