Hapcheon

Understand

Hapcheon is a county in northwestern [[Gyeongsangnam-do]], South Korea. It is best known for Haeinsa, a UNESCO World Heritage temple, and Gayasan National Park, which surrounds it. Hapcheon also features scenic mountains, rivers, and rural landscapes, making it ideal for hiking, temple stays, and experiencing traditional Korean culture.

Get in

By Bus

  • From Seoul: Intercity buses depart from Nambu Bus Terminal, approximately 3.5 hours.
  • From Daegu: Around 1 hours.
  • From Busan: Roughly 2 hours.

By Train

  • There is no train station in Hapcheon.
  • The nearest KTX stops are Daegu and Jinju, with bus connections to Hapcheon.

By Air

  • Closest airports: Daegu International Airport (~1 hr drive) and Gimhae International Airport (~2 hr drive).
  • From airports, you can take a bus or rent a car to reach Hapcheon.

Get around

  • Local buses connect villages but are infrequent.
  • Taxis are available in Hapcheon town.
  • Renting a car is the most convenient way to reach Haeinsa, Gayasan, Hwangmaesan, and other attractions.

See

  • 🌍 Haeinsa (해인사), (50200) Haeinsa-gil 122, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, ☏ +82 055-934-3000. A UNESCO World Heritage temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, located in Gayasan National Park. free admission. OSM directions target=_blank (updated Sep 2025)

Do

  • Hiking and trekking in Gayasan National Park.
  • Temple stay at Haeinsa to experience Buddhist culture.
  • Visit during the Hwangmaesan Azalea Festival (May) or Hapcheon Summer Festival.

Eat

  • Jaecheopguk β€” Small clam soup, a local specialty.
  • Maeuntang β€” Spicy catfish stew.
  • Sanchae Bibimbap β€” Mixed rice with mountain vegetables.
  • Dwaeji-gukbap β€” Pork soup, popular in the region.

Drink

  • CafΓ©s and bars are mainly in Hapcheon town; traditional tea houses can be found near temples.

Sleep

  • Budget motels and guesthouses in Hapcheon town.
  • Temple stay and traditional guesthouses near Haeinsa.
  • Camping sites and pensions near Gayasan National Park and Hwangmaesan.

Go next

  • Daegu β€” Major city, 1 hour away.
  • Jinju β€” Historic city with Jinju Fortress and the Namgang Lantern Festival.
  • Geochang β€” Known for apples and the Geochang International Theater Festival.
  • Hapcheonho Lake β€” Scenic drive and leisure activities.
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