Daraengi Terraced Fields, Namhae

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More than a hundred tiny terraces stepping down the mountain to the sea.

At Gacheon village the land is so steep that people cut the slope into more than a hundred terraces, some barely wide enough for a few rows of rice. Seen from the road above they stack like fish scales, and directly below them is the sea. Villagers still farm by hand because machinery cannot reach. The Namhae coastal road that passes here is one of the finest drives in Korea, particularly in June when the flooded terraces mirror the evening sky.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Daraengi Terraced Fields, Namhae?

June and October

How long do you need at Daraengi Terraced Fields, Namhae?

1.5–2 hours

What are the opening hours of Daraengi Terraced Fields, Namhae?

Open all day

Did you know

About 108 terraces, the smallest only a few square metres.
Designated National Scenic Site No. 15.
Farmed largely by hand because the ground is too steep for machines.
On the coastal road around Namhae island.

Travel tips

June (flooded fields) and October (ripe rice) are the two best moments.
You need your own car; buses to the village are infrequent.
There are homestays in the village — book ahead at weekends.

Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/

Updated: 2026-08-05