Filming locations for When Life Gives You Tangerines
This is a filming location for the drama When Life Gives You Tangerines.
We have carefully selected and are introducing only those filming locations that are actually worth visiting and accessible to travelers in Korea.
Most of the drama was filmed on Jeju Island.
If you have the chance to visit Jeju Island, be sure to check it out.
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Jejumok Gwana
Jejumok Gwana is the site of the Joseon-era government office that once administered Jeju Island. The restored wooden buildings and courtyards show how the island was governed centuries ago. It also sits close to Gwandeokjeong, one of the oldest wooden pavilions on the island.
Nearest transport: No subway on Jeju. Take a bus to the old city center (Gwandeokjeong area) or use a taxi
Best season: Spring and autumn, when walking around the grounds is most comfortable
Nearby: Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, Dongmun Traditional Market, Sanjicheon Stream, Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum
Jejumok Gwana (Jeju-mok Government Office) : 25 Gwandeok-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
제주목 관아 : 제주 제주시 관덕로 25
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Ora-dong Buckwheat Field
Ora-dong in Jeju City is known for its open buckwheat fields. When the buckwheat blooms, the fields turn a soft white, giving the area a calm, pastoral look. The bloom is short, so timing the visit matters.
Nearest transport: No subway. Best reached by car or taxi from Jeju City
Best season: Late summer to early autumn, when the buckwheat flowers bloom (check the bloom timing before visiting)
Nearby: Jeju City center, Halla Arboretum, Dongmun Market
Ora-dong Buckwheat Field : San 76 Orai-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
오라동메밀밭 : 제주 제주시 오라이동 산76
Hallim Port
Hallim Port is a working fishing port on Jeju’s northwest coast. It’s a quiet harbor with a relaxed local feel and also serves as the departure point for ferries to Biyangdo island.
Nearest transport: No subway. Reachable by intercity bus or car from Jeju City
Best season: Late spring to early autumn for comfortable seaside walks
Nearby: Hyeopjae Beach, Geumneung Beach, Hallim Park, Biyangdo Island
Hallim Port : 149-1 Hallimhaean-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
한림항 : 제주 제주시 한림읍 한림해안로 149-1
Haenyeo Museum
The Haenyeo Museum in Gujwa-eup tells the story of Jeju’s haenyeo, the women divers who harvest seafood without breathing equipment. The culture of the haenyeo is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The exhibits cover their traditions, tools, and daily lives.
Nearest transport: No subway. Reachable by bus along Jeju’s eastern coast, but a car is easier
Best season: Year-round, and a good indoor option on rainy days
Nearby: Sehwa Beach, Gimnyeong Beach, Manjanggul Lava Tube, Hado Beach
Haenyeo Museum : 26 Haenyeobangmulgwan-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
해녀박물관 : 제주 제주시 구좌읍 해녀박물관길 26
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Seongsan Ilchulbong is a dramatic volcanic tuff cone on Jeju’s eastern tip, formed by an undersea eruption thousands of years ago. It’s part of UNESCO’s Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes World Heritage Site, and it’s famous for its sunrise views from the crater rim.
Nearest transport: No subway. Reachable by bus from Jeju City or Seogwipo, or by car
Best season: Any clear morning for sunrise. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant for the climb
Nearby: Seopjikoji, Seongsan Port (ferries to Udo Island), Seongsan Sunrise Festival area
Seongsan Ilchulbong : 78 Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
성산일출봉 : 제주 서귀포시 성산읍 성산리 78
Hyoja-ro
Hyoja-ro is a street in Jongno-gu running along the west wall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The old stone walls, quiet walking paths, and nearby traditional neighborhoods give it a calm, historic feel in the middle of the city.
Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)
Best season: Spring for new leaves and autumn for foliage
Nearby: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market, Seochon Village, Cheongwadae area
Hyoja-ro : 6 Changseong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
효자로 : 서울 종로구 창성동 6
Hapcheon Image Theme Park
Hapcheon Image Theme Park is a large open-air film set in Gyeongsangnam-do, built to recreate streets and buildings from different eras of 20th-century Korea. It has been used for many dramas and films, and visitors can walk through the old-style streets and take photos.
Nearest transport: No train station nearby. Take a bus from Hapcheon Bus Terminal, or go by car
Best season: Spring and autumn, when the weather is good for walking an outdoor set
Nearby: Hapcheon Lake, Haeinsa Temple (Gayasan National Park), Hwangmaesan Mountain
Hapcheon Image Theme Park : 757 Hapcheonhosu-ro, Yongju-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
합천영상테마파크 : 경남 합천군 용주면 합천호수로 757
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