Boseong
Boseong is a rural county known for green tea fields that climb its hills. Go for slow walks between the tea rows and a quiet stretch of coast, and plan one or two nights.
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Boseong is a rural county in South Jeolla Province, on South Korea's southwest coast. It is best known for its green tea plantations, where rows of bushes climb the hillsides in neat, curving terraces. The largest estate, Daehan Dawon, is the one many visitors picture when they hear the name.
Boseong suits a slow, outdoor trip. Spend part of a day walking the tea fields, then head to the coast for the sea, a beach walk and seafood in the fishing villages. One or two nights covers the tea and the coast without rushing. Spring, when the tea bushes are young and bright green, is the season to aim for, though the fields look good in other months too. Gwangju, the nearest major city, is the usual starting point, and buses from its terminal are the simplest way to reach town.
Boseong in five
- Get a T-money card for busesBuy a T-money card at a convenience store or subway station and load it before you ride. Local buses and taxis take it, so one card covers the short trips around town.
- Set up Naver Map or KakaoMapGoogle Maps shows few local bus routes in Korea. Naver Map and KakaoMap list bus routes and stop names, so search in Korean if the English search fails.
- Take the bus from GwangjuBuses run from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Boseong. Check the timetable at the terminal or on the operator's site before you go, because times change.Getting around
- Set up K-ETA before you flyMost visa-exempt visitors need an approved K-ETA before departure. Apply on the official K-ETA site and keep the approval on your phone.Visas and entry
- Carry cash for tea-house stallsSmall tea houses and market stalls may take cash only, so keep some won on you. Many shops in town take cards.
Need to know
- Currency
- Won (KRW)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; K-ETA needed by most visa-exempt visitors
- Emergency
- 112 police, 119 fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Time
- UTC+9, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCold, dry
- FebruaryCold, dry
- MarchCool, bare fields
- AprilTea picking starts
- MayGreen, tea harvest
- JuneRains start
- JulyRainy season
- AugustHot, humid
- SeptemberRains ease, warm
- OctoberDry, clear
- NovemberCool, quiet
- DecemberCold, quiet
Right now in Boseong
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Boseong
05:41 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today18°7°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed15°8°9%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Thu17°10°94%Thursday: Rain. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 94%.
- Fri14°5°0%Friday: Fog. High 14°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat9°2°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun8°3°4%Sunday: Drizzle. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Mon12°1°2%Monday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 2%.
Updated 05:04 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1,333 KRW
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Gwangjuabout 1.5 to 2 hours by busA large city with museums and restaurants, a longer day trip.Read the guide
- Suncheonabout 1 hour by carA coastal city near a wide bay with reed beds and wetland walks.Read the guide
- Yeosuabout 1 to 1.5 hours by carA port city on the coast, good for seafood and harbor views.Read the guide
Before you go to Boseong
Rules for Boseong, checked
- Apply for K-ETA before you fly; most visa-exempt visitors need an approved K-ETA. Check the official K-ETA site for your passport.Source
- Declare cash and goods above the limits on the customs form at arrival. Check the current limits with Korea Customs Service before you travel.
- Smoke only in designated areas. Littering and smoking outside them can be fined.
- Stay on marked paths between the tea rows. The fields are working farmland.
Plan around Boseong
Entry, transport and money for a Korea trip
Read the guideJeollanam-doThe province around Boseong and its neighbors
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, trains and car rental across Korea
Read the guideVisas and entryK-ETA and visa-free rules before you fly
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices
Read the guideWhere to stayGuesthouses and hotels for a tea-field trip
Read the guideBoseong FAQ
Is Boseong worth visiting?
Yes for the green tea fields, the walks between the rows and a quiet town. It has fewer sights than Gwangju or Suncheon, so it suits a slow trip.
How do you get to Boseong?
By bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal, or by car from Suncheon or Yeosu. Check bus times on Naver Map or KakaoMap before you go, since the timetable changes.
Can you visit Boseong on a day trip?
Yes from Gwangju or Suncheon, but the trip is long for a short visit. A day covers the tea fields and the town; a night lets you walk the fields early and late.
Do you need a car in Boseong?
Not for the town, but a car or taxi makes the tea fields and the beach easier. Buses reach the town, so check routes to each place before you set out.
When is the best time to see the tea fields?
April and May, when the tea is picked and the fields are at their greenest. October is also dry and clear, and summer brings the rainy season.