The First to Announce 'Spring' Nationwide... Suncheon-si Maegok-dong Tammae Village

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Maegok-dong, Suncheon-si, famous as the first place in the country where red plum blossoms bloom, announced on the 24th that the red plum blossoms have fully bloomed in ‘Tam-mae Village’.

Maegok-dong originated from the mid-Joseon scholar Bae Suk (1516?1589), who planted red plum trees here and built a small pavilion called ‘Maegokdang’.

Tam-mae Village has been a source of great pride as the Maegok-dong Residents’ Autonomous Committee started the ‘Hongmaegol Red Plum Blossom Cultivation Project’ in 2005, branding the village by the local residents themselves.

Behind the Tam-mae Village Hope Center is the ‘Tam-mae Garden,’ where visitors are captivated by the red plum blossoms painted on the white stairs, and a little further up is a park beautifully decorated with plum blossom sculptures and plum murals.

The sculptures and murals are popular photo spots for many visitors to Tam-mae Village and are a must-visit for commemorative photos. On the first floor of the Tam-mae Hope Center, a small caf? operates, allowing visitors to enjoy a cup of coffee after touring the park.

Tam-mae Village is best visited during February to March when the red plum blossoms bloom, but uniquely, plum blossoms that never wither throughout the four seasons can be seen on stairs, walls, mailboxes, nameplates, and various places even in seasons when plum blossoms do not bloom, attracting visitors’ attention.

If you are concerned about crowded tourist spots due to the impact of COVID-19, we recommend visiting the quiet alleys of Maegok-dong Tam-mae Village for an emotional trip.

If you are curious about the red plum blossoms in Maegok-dong, you can easily find the place by searching ‘Tam-mae Hope Center’ on portal sites or navigation systems.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.