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Market stalls and the traditional entrance gate at Hwagae Market near Jirisan in Hadong
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Food & cafés · Hadong · Gyeongnam

Hwagae Market

화개장터

A traditional market near the Seomjingang and Jirisan routes, paired with Ssanggyesa in the national selection. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.

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Hadong · Gyeongnam
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots · audited August 22, 2026

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    AreaHadong · Gyeongnam
    Korean map search화개장터
    Map pinApproximate catalogue location

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    Official selection2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of Korea

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    Mobility checkAisle width, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance.

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    Why is Hwagae Market included?

    It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.

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    No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.

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    A traditional market near the Seomjingang and Jirisan routes, paired with Ssanggyesa in the national selection. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Hwagae Market

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    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Traveler tips
    4. 4Nearby places
    5. 5Frequently asked questions
    6. 6Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A traditional market near the Seomjingang and Jirisan routes, paired with Ssanggyesa in the national selection. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    AreaHadong · Gyeongnam
    Korean map search화개장터
    Map pinApproximate catalogue locationConfirm the exact entrance and live route in a Korean map app.
    Official selection2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of KoreaThe selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices.
    Mobility checkAisle width, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 화개장터Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots · audited August 22, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Traveler tips

    • Search “화개장터” in Naver Map or Kakao Map before departure.
    • Recheck current hours, closures, tickets and transport with the operator on the day.
    • The catalogue pin is approximate; use the selected entrance for the final walking route.

    4. Nearby places

    Same audited route cluster

    Geoje Botanic Garden

    A family botanical attraction anchored by the large Jungle Dome and outdoor ecological gardens.

    Check live Korean-map transit    Same audited route cluster

    German Village

    A hillside village created for Korean returnees from Germany, with museums, homes and festival streets.

    Check live Korean-map transit    Same audited route cluster

    Sacheon Ocean Cable Car

    A 2.43 km sea-island-mountain cable-car circuit through Daebang, Choyang and Gaksan stations, normally taking about 20–25 minutes for the round trip when operating.

    Check live Korean-map transit

    5. Frequently asked questions

    Why is Hwagae Market included?

    It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.

    Are the hours and ticket prices live?

    No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.

    6. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots · audited August 22, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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