Jeongbang Falls
A route from upland tea fields down toward Seogwipo's coast.
Visitor guide →Seogwipo and the south · Gardens and botanical gardens
Seogwi Dawon
Seogwi Dawon is a small tea garden in the Seogwipo foothills with stone walls, green tea fields and a tearoom. It suits a quiet visit that leaves time both for walking and for tea while looking across the fields toward Hallasan.
Travel planning at a glance
Seogwi Dawon is at 서귀포시 516로 717. This privately operated estate converted from a tangerine orchard offers tea fields and views toward Hallasan. Check Tuesday closures and the period around May when shade covers may hinder viewing.
Seogwi Dawon at a glance
- Attraction type
- Gardens and botanical gardens
- Visit area
- Seogwipo
- Planning reference
- 45 minutes–1 hour (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- Before planning tea-field photographs, check Tuesday closures and the shade-cover period around May.
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
Seogwi Dawon · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Seogwi Dawon · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Stone walls, tea fields and Hallasan views at Seogwi Dawon
Seogwi Dawon is a small tea estate converted from a former tangerine orchard. Neat tea rows and Jeju stone walls combine with views toward Hallasan in clear weather. It suits a visit focused on tea-field paths and garden atmosphere rather than a large museum tour.
Tree-lined paths, camellias, basalt sculptures and tea fields offer different compositions. Tea leaves are actual crops rather than decorations; do not enter fields or pick leaves. Divide tea-room rest from outdoor viewing to appreciate the estate's quiet character.
Seogwi Dawon · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Seogwi Dawon · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Check shade covers and closures before visiting
The official description lists Tuesday closures. It also explains that shade covers installed around May for matcha harvesting may hinder viewing. If green tea-field photographs are your goal, ask about the fields' current appearance as well as closures.
Our editorial suggestion is 45 minutes–1 hour for walking and tea. Cloud over Hallasan or shade covers may prevent views matching archive images. Check current garden admission, provided tea and separate drink conditions before deciding your visiting time.
Seogwi Dawon · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Seogwi Dawon · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
A quiet family visit for tea-field views and rest
With children, observe tea-leaf shapes and stone walls and agree on tea-room rest time. Rather than treating it only as a cafe, use the visit to introduce seasonal change in a working crop. Distinguish cultivated areas between tea bushes from visitor paths.
With parents, you can keep walking short and focus on the tea room. As a privately operated space, do not assume a large group can arrive unannounced and receive the same experience. Ask ahead about groups, commentary and drinks, and respect other visitors' quiet time.
Seogwi Dawon · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Seogwi Dawon · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Connecting tea fields on 516-ro with Seogwipo nature visits
Navigate to Seogwi Dawon's entrance at 서귀포시 516로 717. Approach along the upland road, using the actual entrance and parking guidance rather than stopping wherever paths in tea-field photos seem to lead. Bus travelers should check the walk from their stop and return transport separately.
Choose Jeongbang Falls or Saryeoni Forest Trail next according to whether your route heads toward the coast or upland woodland. If you want ample rest at the tea estate, reduce the next walking stops to one.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 516로 717
Location reference ↗Seogwi Dawon · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Seogwi Dawon
Saryeoni Forest Trail
Compare travel when choosing between tea-growing scenery and Japanese cedar woodland.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
What is Seogwi Dawon?
A privately operated tea estate converted from a tangerine orchard. See stone walls, green-tea fields, views toward Hallasan and a tea room.
When is Seogwi Dawon regularly closed?
The official description lists Tuesday closures. Check date-specific changes too.
Why should I ask before visiting Seogwi Dawon in May?
The official description explains that shade covers used for matcha harvesting may hinder viewing. Ask about current field conditions.
How much time should I allow at Seogwi Dawon?
Allow 45 minutes–1 hour as an editorial reference for tea-field walks and tea. Time varies with tea-room waiting and visitor conditions.