When Departing from Seoul
Choose your transport hub first: Guryegu Station or Hwagae Bus Terminal
Look up trains from Yongsan Station in Seoul to Guryegu Station, then approach the Hwagae area by vehicle, or look up buses from Seoul to Hwagae for your travel date.
First plan how to get from your accommodation to the actual departure station or terminal. For trains, check the departure and arrival stations and whether transfers are needed. For buses, choose the exact terminal as well as the destination city. Seoul, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni and Suseo are different stations.
Travel to Each Place’s Entrance
Places in the same selected group do not necessarily share entrances, tickets or opening hours. The options below explain how to reach each place you choose; they are not an itinerary for visiting every place in order.
Ssanggyesa Temple on Jirisan
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Suggested Vehicle Access · Advance Arrangements Required
Guryegu Station or Hwagae Bus Terminal → Ssanggyesa Temple visitor entrance and parking area
Taxi or Prebooked Vehicle
A separate road journey from Hwagae Market toward the mountains is needed, followed by a walk from the entrance to the temple. This is a suggested approach requiring a separately arranged vehicle for your travel date and a return pickup agreed in advance.
Hwagae Market
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Suggested Vehicle Access · Advance Arrangements Required
Guryegu Station → Hwagae Market and Hwagae Bus Terminal area
Taxi or Prebooked Vehicle
This drop-off differs from Ssanggyesa's. If arriving at Hwagae Terminal by bus, find the walk to the market's actual entrance. This is a suggested approach requiring a separately arranged vehicle for your travel date and a return pickup agreed in advance.
Map links search for locations by name. They are not directions checked for exact entrance coordinates or actual services on your travel date. Enter your departure point, destination and chosen transport in a map app to check the route again.
Prepare for Booking, Access Restrictions and the Final Leg
- Road congestion and vehicle availability may change during blossom season, so arrange a separate pickup.
For sections using taxis or booked vehicles, discuss round-trip availability, pickup locations and charges such as waiting fees and tolls with the provider before departure. A vehicle is not guaranteed to be immediately available outside railway stations or at remote attractions. If you choose local buses, check the exact stops, direction and return services too.
Plan Your Return to Seoul First
First decide how to return from your last attraction to Guryegu Station or Hwagae Bus Terminal. If you leave through a different gate, port or trail from the one you entered, check again whether you can use the same vehicle pickup point.
- Allow time to reach the actual pickup location after sightseeing, descending from a hike or disembarking.
- Make separate arrangements for local buses or booked vehicles and your long-distance return journey. If tickets are sold out, compare other services or an overnight stay.
- Check whether subway or bus connections to your accommodation will still be running after you arrive in Seoul.
When your day includes a boat trip, hike or evening visit, leave a buffer before plans that are difficult to change, such as an international flight the next day.
Travel Notes in Korean
Ssanggyesa Temple on Jirisan and Hwagae Market Look up trains from Yongsan Station in Seoul to Guryegu Station, then approach the Hwagae area by vehicle, or look up buses from Seoul to Hwagae for your travel date. Ssanggyesa Temple on Jirisan Guryegu Station or Hwagae Bus Terminal Ssanggyesa Temple visitor entrance and parking area Taxi or Prebooked Vehicle Hwagae Market Guryegu Station Hwagae Market or Hwagae Bus Terminal area Taxi or Prebooked Vehicle
Sources and Checks Before Departure
- Korea Tourism Organization · Korea’s 100 Selected Tourist Attractions List ↗
- Korea Tourism Organization · Rail Travel Guide ↗
- Korea Tourism Organization · Express and Intercity Bus Guide ↗
- Published by Hadong County · Hadong tourist map ↗
Access guide edited on 2026-10-24. We distinguish entrance access methods confirmed in official information from suggested driving and walking routes based on locations. The guide is not a confirmed booking and does not verify timetables, vehicle arrangements or admission availability for your travel date.
