Pohang One day city Tour : Home town Cha cha cha Drama Locations

Pohang’s coast becomes a film set on this private day tour, with stops tied to Home Town Cha Cha Cha, When the Camellia Blooms, and Love Scout. The best part is that you are not simply ticking off TV locations. You also get sea views, village streets, an anchor-shaped lookout, and Sabang Memorial Park’s fishing boat.

I like the small private format, which keeps the day flexible for photos and questions. I also like the no-hiking ride to Seonho Boat at Sabang Memorial Park, plus the welcome bag with Korean snacks, a fan, towel, tissues, and hat.

The main drawback is the price: $550 per group of up to three is a serious outlay for a six-to-seven-hour outing. The route also depends on good weather, and the non-refundable booking policy calls for careful planning.

Key points at a glance

• Home Town Cha Cha Cha locations: Walk around Cheongha Market, Cheongjin-ri, Seokbyeong-ri, and Wolpo Beach.
• Three Korean dramas in one day: The route also includes locations connected with When the Camellia Blooms and Love Scout.
• Private vehicle and pickup: Your group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle, with transportation time included.
• No strenuous climb to Seonho Boat: You reach the boat at Sabang Memorial Park by car rather than hiking.
• Small-group value: The $550 rate covers up to three people, making the cost easier to share.
• Simple lunch option: A Korean buffet with many vegan dishes costs KRW 11,000 extra.

Why this Pohang drama tour is more than a photo stop

If Home Town Cha Cha Cha brought Pohang to your attention, this tour gives you a practical way to connect the fictional village with the real coast. The locations are spread out, so visiting them independently would require careful routing and your own transport.

The day is built around a private car, not a large coach. That matters in smaller seaside communities, where the appeal is often a quiet road, a familiar storefront, or a view across the water rather than a major monument. You can spend time taking photos without being tied to a large group’s schedule.

The tour also adds two other Korean drama connections. You visit the Iga-ri Anchor Observatory, associated with Love Scout, and a location from When the Camellia Blooms. That gives the outing wider appeal if you follow several Korean series, not just one.

The experience is listed at six to seven hours. The scheduled stops add up to about six and a half hours, including transport between them. That is a full day by Korean sightseeing standards, but it is not an exhausting multi-day production. You will see a lot of coastline in a compact period.

Cheongha Market: the main Home Town Cha Cha Cha setting

Your first major stop is Cheongha Market, reached in the Cheongha area, about 18 kilometers from Pohang toward Yeongdeok. The market area is the central setting for much of Home Town Cha Cha Cha, so this is likely to be the most meaningful stop for dedicated fans.

You have about 90 minutes here. That gives you time to recognize familiar corners, photograph the streets, and look beyond the exact filming points. The appeal is the everyday setting: a local market area rather than a purpose-built studio attraction.

I would treat this as a place to slow down. Notice how the drama used ordinary village details to create its world. You may find that the real location feels less polished than it did on screen, which is normal. Television frames a street carefully, while real life includes parked cars, practical buildings, and passing activity.

Admission is free. That keeps the stop focused on the place itself rather than tickets or exhibits. If the tour finishes early, guide Suyeong may add a walk through a local market for Korean snacks, as happened on one recorded outing. That extra stop is not guaranteed, but it shows the benefit of a private schedule.

Iga-ri Anchor Observatory and the Pohang coast

The Iga-ri Anchor Observatory is shaped like an anchor reaching toward the sea. It sits near Iga-ri Simple Beach, with pine trees and open coastal views around it.

You get about one hour here. The stop works well as a change of pace after the market. Instead of drama streets and buildings, you have a clear seafront viewpoint designed for photographs.

The anchor shape gives your photos an immediate sense of place. You do not need much background to understand the image. The blue sea, the pine-lined shore, and the structure itself provide the visual interest.

This is also the site connected with Love Scout. If you follow that series, the stop adds another screen connection to the day. If you do not, it still earns its place because the view is not dependent on knowing the show.

Admission is free. The tour information describes the area as near public transportation, but the private vehicle remains the easier choice for this route because the stops are spread along the coast. You can make better use of the one-hour visit instead of working out local connections between small seaside areas.

Cheongjin-ri and the Yoon Dental Clinic photo stop

Next comes Cheongjin-ri, another Home Town Cha Cha Cha filming location. The specific photo opportunity is in front of the building used as Yoon Dental Clinic in Cheongjin 3-ri.

You have about one hour here, with transport time already included in the overall tour length. This is a focused stop. The main purpose is to take the familiar exterior photo and connect the building with the drama.

Do not expect a museum or a large visitor center. This is a real location in a working village setting. Your guide can help you identify the right building and keep the visit moving respectfully.

I like stops such as this because they show how television can turn an ordinary building into a memorable part of a story. I also think it is useful to keep expectations realistic. You are visiting an exterior filming location, not entering a full recreated set.

Sabang Memorial Park and Seonho Boat without the hike

Sabang Memorial Park gives you one hour among another group of Home Town Cha Cha Cha locations. The most recognizable feature is a fishing boat placed in the middle of the park, offering an unusual backdrop for photos.

The tour specifically takes you by car to Seonho Boat, located high in the park. That is helpful if you want the view but do not want a steep walk. The description emphasizes no hiking, which makes this section more manageable for anyone who can handle a moderate level of physical activity but prefers to avoid a climb.

The park adds some physical space to the day. After several village and building stops, you can look around a broader outdoor area and photograph the boat from different angles. It is one of the tour’s more distinctive settings.

The hour should be enough for the boat, park views, and photos. If you are hoping for a long nature walk, this tour is not designed for that. The point is efficient access to the filming location, not a hiking excursion.

Seokbyeong-ri: the village scenes fans recognize

The longest stop is Seokbyeong-ri, with two hours allotted. This seaside village contains several locations linked with Home Town Cha Cha Cha, including Banjang Hong’s house, the house of the older woman with a toothache, Dr. Yoon’s house, and the red lighthouse.

This is the section where the private format has its greatest value. You have more time to identify several locations instead of rushing from one photo point to the next. Two hours also lets you take in the village as a real coastal community, not only as a collection of television references.

The red lighthouse should give you a clear visual marker, while the houses connect more directly to the drama’s characters. For fans, this is likely the emotional center of the route. You can place the story’s homes in their actual coastal setting and compare the screen version with the real surroundings.

Keep in mind that these are real buildings and village spaces. Be considerate when photographing homes and avoid treating private areas as public attractions. Your guide can help direct you toward the appropriate views.

Wolpo Beach and Hong Banjang’s surfing spot

The final stop is Wolpo Beach, where Hong Banjang enjoyed surfing. You have about 30 minutes here, so think of it as a short coastal pause rather than a long beach visit.

The half-hour is enough for a few photos, sea air, and a quick look at the setting tied to the character. It also gives the day a natural finish by returning attention to the coast after the village locations.

Admission is not included, although no separate ticket price is provided. You should ask for the current cost before booking if this detail matters to your budget.

Because the stop is brief, you will not have much time for an extended beach activity. The tour is built around viewing and photographing drama locations, not surfing or a full beach day.

Lunch, vegan choices, and the welcome bag

Lunch is not included in the $550 price. The optional Korean buffet costs KRW 11,000, and it offers many vegan menu choices. That is a useful detail if you eat plant-based food or are traveling with someone who does.

The buffet format should also help keep the day on schedule. You can choose what suits you rather than waiting for a fixed multi-course meal. Since the itinerary moves through several coastal locations, a straightforward lunch makes practical sense.

You receive a welcome bag with Korean snacks, a fan, a towel, paper tissues, and a hat. These are small items, but they fit the route well. A fan and hat can help on a sunny day, while tissues and snacks are useful between stops.

Alcoholic drinks, private spending, and domestic travel insurance are not included. Plan for those separately if needed.

What the $550 group price really means

At $550 for up to three people, this is not a budget sightseeing trip. For one person, the cost is difficult to justify unless the drama locations are a major priority. For three people sharing the vehicle, the effective cost is about $183 per person before lunch and personal expenses.

The price covers a private experience rather than a shared coach. You receive pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a dedicated route, and a guide. That matters in Pohang because the filming sites are spread across different villages and coastal areas.

The value improves if you would otherwise need to rent a car, arrange a driver, or spend time piecing together public transport. It also improves for a group of three. A couple or small family gets the advantage of a private day without paying separate per-person rates.

The value is weaker if you only want one or two famous photo spots. In that case, a shorter visit or independent transport may cost less. This tour earns its price through the number of locations, the private vehicle, and the time saved.

Timing, pickup, and fitness

Pickup is offered, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The exact pickup area is not specified in the supplied details, so confirm that point before paying.

The route requires moderate physical fitness. It is not presented as a hiking tour, and the drive to Seonho Boat removes one potentially difficult climb. Still, you will be getting in and out of a vehicle, walking around markets and villages, and spending time outdoors.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. However, a normal cancellation by you is non-refundable and cannot be changed, so check the forecast and your schedule before booking.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. The tour is private, and only your group participates.

Who should book this Pohang day trip?

I would recommend it most strongly to a group of two or three people who already love Home Town Cha Cha Cha and want to see several locations in one day. You get the best price when the group shares the $550 cost.

It also suits anyone who wants a coastal Pohang day trip with a strong drama theme. The anchor observatory, fishing boat, lighthouse, market, and beach keep the route from feeling like a string of identical building exteriors.

You may want to skip it if you dislike organized sightseeing, prefer long walks, or only have a small budget. The tour is also not ideal if you need a guaranteed indoor schedule, since the route depends on good weather and spends much of the day outside.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if the filming locations are the main reason you want to see Pohang and you value private transport. The combination of Home Town Cha Cha Cha, When the Camellia Blooms, and Love Scout locations gives you more than one drama connection, while the coastal scenery makes the day worthwhile even between photo stops.

Before booking, gather two or three people, confirm pickup details, check the weather, and budget for lunch plus the Wolpo Beach admission. If you do that, this is a well-focused way to see scattered Pohang locations without the hassle of driving or hiking to Seonho Boat yourself.

FAQ

How long does the Pohang drama tour last?

The tour lasts approximately six to seven hours. The scheduled stops total about six and a half hours, with transportation time included.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price covers one private group of up to three people.

Is pickup included?

Yes. Pickup is offered, and transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Which drama locations are included?

The route includes locations connected with Home Town Cha Cha Cha, When the Camellia Blooms, and Love Scout.

Is lunch included?

No. A Korean buffet is available for KRW 11,000, with many vegan menu choices.

Is admission included at the stops?

Admission is free at Cheongha Market, Iga-ri Anchor Observatory, Cheongjin-ri, Sabang Memorial Park, and Seokbyeong-ri. Wolpo Beach admission is not included.

Do I need to hike to Seonho Boat?

No. The tour takes you to Seonho Boat at Sabang Memorial Park by car.

What is included besides transportation?

You receive a welcome bag containing Korean snacks, a fan, a towel, paper tissues, and a hat.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Can I cancel after booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Confirmation is provided within 48 hours, subject to availability.