Filming locations · Guryongpo, Pohang
When the Camellia Blooms: A new life in Ongsan
동백꽃 필 무렵
Find Dong-baek’s bar and the neighborhood overlooking the port.
2 filming stops · 2–3 hours · Self-guided

Travel Leader 12th Gen. Choi Jiyeon / VISITKOREA · Image source
Your day, scene by scene
Follow the stops in order. Scene descriptions contain story spoilers.
- 1
Filming location
Camellia bar exterior
포항 구룡포 까멜리아Dong-baek opens her door
This storefront stands in for Camellia, the bar at the heart of Dong-baek’s new life in the fictional town of Ongsan.
Businesses and signs may change. Check visitor access and photograph from public space.
- 2
Filming location
Guryongpo Park steps
구룡포공원 계단The town around Dong-baek
The park steps above the port are one of the recognizable neighborhood backdrops of the drama.
Expect a stair climb and leave room for residents passing through.
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Location references checked 24 September 2026. Opening hours and access can change.