Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields worth booking?
Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields is a 9-hour experience in Busan, South Korea, from $350 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $350 per person
After the last cold snap of the Spring goes away and April arrives, cherry blossoms start to bloom on a 4km-long road in Hwagae which is located between two provinces, Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do. This famous road called ‘Shimni Beotkkot’ which means ‘4km of cherry blossoms, is also referred to as the ‘Wedding Road’ because there is an old legend saying that a couple who loves each other can live happily together for the rest of their lives when they walk this road holding hands. And many couples around the country visit Hadong to walk this romantic road. The cherry blossoms that bloom like white snowflakes also decorate a 25km-long road referred to as ‘Hwagaedongcheon’ which means ‘flower-blooming place that is touching the sky’ and holds various colorful cultural events. -Recommend itinerary- Hadong seomjin river cherry blossom road- Hwagae market- Ssanggyesa temple- Dosim dawon Green tea field- Hong-Ssangri Plum( apricot ) farm- Gwangyang beef BBQ town
What you get
About this experience
After the last cold snap of the Spring goes away and April arrives, cherry blossoms start to bloom on a 4km-long road in Hwagae which is located between two provinces, Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do. This famous road called ‘Shimni Beotkkot’ which means ‘4km of cherry blossoms, is also referred to as the ‘Wedding Road’ because there is an old legend saying that a couple who loves each other can live happily together for the rest of their lives when they walk this road holding hands. And many couples around the country visit Hadong to walk this romantic road. The cherry blossoms that bloom like white snowflakes also decorate a 25km-long road referred to as ‘Hwagaedongcheon’ which means ‘flower-blooming place that is touching the sky’ and holds various colorful cultural events. -Recommend itinerary- Hadong seomjin river cherry blossom road- Hwagae market- Ssanggyesa temple- Dosim dawon Green tea field- Hong-Ssangri Plum( apricot ) farm- Gwangyang beef BBQ town
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Free pickup and drop-off
- Guide + driver or driving guide
- Gas + toll + parking fees
Not included
- Meals
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
Seomjingang River
I will pick up your location around 09.00 and then we driving down from busan to Hadong Cherry blossom seomjin river festival road arrive 10.30 and enjoy blooming forest street.
120 minutes here
Hwagaejangteo Market
Hwagae Market is one of the five biggest traditional market, which once flooded with people. It also appears as the background setting in Kim Dong-ri's novel, Yeokma (which means stagecoach in English). The market is one of the most visited attractions along with Ssanggyesa Temple and Jirisan Mountain due to it's location near a cherry blossom path. A market that offers a variety of local products and delicacies, you could count the number of markets of this scale in Korea on one hand.
40 minutes here
Ssanggyesa Temple
Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa Temple but was changed to the current Ssanggyesa Temple in 887. The current temple buildings were all built-in 1632, after having been burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple grounds and nearby area feature many historic and beautiful attractions, including Burilpokpo Falls and a large tea plantation.
60 minutes here
Hadong Tea Museum
The Hadong Tea Museum is located at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do. It aims to promote the tea culture of the area, the first tea producer in the nation while advertising the quality and superiority of Hadong green tea. The center is located adjacent to the tea farming area and Ssanggyesa Temple, one of Korea's most famous tourist attractions. The museum features an exhibition hall explaining the history and culture associated with Korean tea, an experience
40 minutes here
도심 다원 ("Dosim dawon Green tea fields") Hwagae-myeon located in Hadong county is known as the first Korean region to plant tea trees and is recognized for hand-made tea production. It is surrounded by Jiri Mountain at an altitude of 1,2 km. In Dosim Dawon at Hwagae-myeon, there is an ancient tea tree called Korea´s Oldest Tea Tree or Thousand-Year Tree, and there I also the original tea field in Ssanggye Temple, a Buddhist temple of 1000 years history. It represents the history of not only Korean tea as such but as the first region in Korea which grew tea plants. The tea field is mainly placed along the banks of Seomjin River on the slopes of the southern edge of Jiri Mountain. Tea trees grow between rocks and create beautiful picturesque landscape pictures.
60 minutes here
Gwangyang Maehwa Village
In 1965, Hong Ssang Ri (shown below) began to cultivate 2000 plum trees in the countryside of Gyeongnam Province. Maesil-Cheong is the Korean word for plum extract syrup. It can be used for cooking and direct consumption. Hong Ssang Ri's Maesil-Cheong is made with 100% Korean-grown plums. The fresh plums are harvested and covered with an oligosaccharide. It's then aged in traditional onggi jars for six months. The result is a delightfully tart and sweet extract. Many home cooks use Maesil-Cheong as a substitute for sugar in Korean cooking. That's because it's sweet like sugar but much healthier - packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and aids in digestion. Some people drop a few spoonfuls in water and drink it as iced plum tea.
60 minutes here
광양 불고기 특화거리 ("Gwangyang famous Korea traditional beef BBQ,Bulgogi alley") Bulgogi is considered as the most famous Korean food that is beloved by foreigners. There are many kinds of Korean signature barbeque foods, but bulgogi has been never knocked off the top. Soft beef mixed with sweet sauce won’t let you stop eating, and then you would fall in love with Korean food. Gwangyang bulgogi has a unique taste based on a special seasoning that is buried in tradition. The side dishes, not only the bulgogi, are very delicious.
60 minutes here
Busan
After dinner and we will driving from Gwngyang city to Busan around 1 hour 40 min and then drop off same as start point.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Busan
Travelers requested
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Travelers requested
Options you can book
Private Small Group (1-7 Pax)
Sedan, Mini-Van, Large-Van Pickup included
Private Large Group (1-30Pax)
Large-Van, Mini/Coach-Bus Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, ru, ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Frank Yi
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Meet up point: Customers are requested on time and location and we will pick- your up in front of the exit gate with your name picker.
- Traveler's with Luggage's at the Airport (PUS) transport possible
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Cherry Bloosom Tour
Our guide, Robin was a very nice guy. He picked us up on time n spoke very good english. This tour was very good option for first time to Korea tourists who wanted to go for cherry blossoms hunting, especially that were located far and hard to reach from the city. So we needed somebody who knew the area n could take us there. Thank you so much Robin for making a wonderful day for us.
Response from the operator: Dear Henry Thank you for your best review after the tour again, please recommend to your friends and family members that if they come to Korea for a Private or Group tour let me know. thank you and best regards frank, yi
via Viator
A long trip with nice guide!
Our guide Frank did his best to accommodate my two grandmas and the big family! He was knowledgable about the whole tour and had been so flexible with the time. As our family tour has older people in it, they tend to be a bit slow and had to make many toilet breaks, but he helped us through everything and helped my grandmas get on and off the van. He provided us such nice service and would love to meet him again on our next trip.
Response from the operator: Dear Michele Thank you for your best review after the tour, It was a little bit crowded at the Cornus officinalis, Apricot Flower (Mehwa) Village festival at the time. but we enjoyed the signal of Korea's spring start season with many local people. Also, We can not enjoy cherry blossom blooming time because we are visiting about a week early, Maybe leave the next chance. please keep in touch for the future when you have a plan thank you and best regards frank, yi
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $350 to $699
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Frank Yi, who run 11 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.8.
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Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Busan.
How much does Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields cost?
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Prices start at $350 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Busan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Busan is not rushed.
Is Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Busan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Busan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Busan and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Busan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Busan?
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On Outty we rank every Busan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule, Busan Top Coastal Highlights with Gamcheon Village & Sky Capsule, Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Busan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Busan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields?
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Included: Private transportation; Free pickup and drop-off; Guide + driver or driving guide; and Gas + toll + parking fees. Not included: Meals; and Tea and coffee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 729 listed pickup locations in and around Busan. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese, Russian, Japanese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Busan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Full-day PRIVATE Mt. Jirisan Cherry blossom, Green Tea Fields?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Small Group (1-7 Pax), Private Large Group (1-30Pax). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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