This Hanok Cafe in Miryang Serves Tea Named After the Stars — And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

Pouring herbal tea from a clay teapot into a cup at Byeotnwi hanok cafe in Miryang

There was no sign in English. No line out the door. No influencer ring light propped against a centuries-old wooden pillar. When I stepped through the gate of Byeotnwi, a hanok cafe in Miryang tucked inside a quiet heritage village, the only sound was a set of small ceramic wind chimes — called punggyeong — … Read more

Cafe Tol: A Fairy-Tale Ocean View Escape in Namhae’s Gacheon Terraced Village

Cafe Tol with Gacheon terraced village and sea stretching into the horizon Description: Stunning view of Cafe Tol set against the iconic terraced village and sparkling ocean of Namhae

Tucked away in Namhae’s enchanting Gacheon terraced village, where emerald rice paddies cascade down to meet the sparkling sea, you’ll find a magical little cafe that feels straight out of a storybook. Cafe Tol offers an unforgettable combination of stunning ocean views, whimsical gardens, and Korea’s most Instagram-worthy terraced landscape. Quick Facts About Cafe Tol … Read more

Jangsu Temple Masan: Ocean View Buddhist Temple in Changwon

Jangsu Temple 108 steps with ocean view of Masan Bay in background

Jangsu Temple (장수암) has become one of Gyeongnam Province’s most Instagram-worthy destinations, and it’s easy to see why. Perched on a hillside overlooking Masan Bay, this Buddhist temple offers stunning ocean panoramas that rival any coastal viewpoint in Korea. Located in Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City, it’s perfectly positioned for day trips from Busan or Changwon. … Read more