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Hwasun

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Hwasun

Hwasun is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dongmyeon, 29km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.

Hwasun is a town located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 59,914, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Hwasun sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hwasun to your route.

About Hwasun

Hwasun County (Korean: 화순군; RR: Hwasun-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

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Where is Hwasun located?

Hwasun is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.0613 latitude, 126.9875 longitude.

What is the population of Hwasun?

Hwasun has a population of approximately 59,914 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
59,914
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.0613, 126.9875

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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AsiaSouth KoreaJeollanam-doTown

Worth the detour from Hwasun

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Seonamsa

A quiet Buddhist temple on the flank of Jogyesan, approached over Seungseongyo, a 17th-century granite arch bridge that forms a perfect circle with its reflection in the stream.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Naganeupseong Folk Village

A walled Joseon-era town still inhabited, with thatched-roof houses inside 1.4 km of stone rampart that can be walked in full. Unlike most folk villages, residents farm the surrounding fields.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Boseong Green Tea Fields

Korea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Hwasun

  • 37 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hwasun.

Dongmyeon

🇰🇷 South Korea

6 km away

Hancheolli

🇰🇷 South Korea

10 km away

Nammyeon

🇰🇷 South Korea

12 km away

Gwangju

🇰🇷 South Korea

12 km awayPop. 1,401,235

Dongbok

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km away

Masan

🇰🇷 South Korea

16 km awayPop. 434,371

Iyang

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km away

Changpyeong

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km away

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