Gyeongsangnam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suchi Beach (수치해안)’. 💡 Overview From Pungho-dong, follow Haengam-ro for four kilometers and cross the small mountain pass to reach Suchi Village and Suchi Beach. Nestled in the mountains facing the quiet sea, Suchi Village was once a small village with only a few inhabitants. In recent years,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ipgok County Park (입곡군립공원)’. 💡 Overview Ipgok County Park was once a reservoir used for agricultural water during the Japanese colonization period. Near the reservoir, a dense pine tree forest can be seen along the steep cliff and a trekking path winds through the forest. In spring, cherry…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeongchuksan Mountain (영축산)’. 💡 Overview Located in Gajisan Provincial Park, Yeongchuksan Mountain has an elevation of 1,059 meters. The name of the mountain “Yeongchuk” is known to have originated from the name of a mountain in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in central India. The mountain is also…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geoje Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Geoje Recreational Forest is located on Nojasan Mountain (alt. 565 m). The mountain summit offers a panoramic view of the entire island, Hallyeohaesang National Park, and even as far as Tsushima Island in Japan on clear days. The forest itself offers walking…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mubongsa Temple (무봉사)’. 💡 Overview Mubongsa, meaning “a sacred place where phoenix used to dance,” is a small Buddhist temple. It is conveniently located near one of the Miryang’s top attractions, Yeongnamnu Pavilion. Perched high on the cliffs above the upper reaches of the river is Aranggak Pavilion….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jirisan History Museum (지리산역사관)’. 💡 Overview Jirisan History Museum is located within Jirisan National Park at the start of the hiking course to Byeoksoryeong Pass. Rather a small museum, it provides detailed information about the history of North Korean partisans and the routes that they took throughout the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hansando Island (한산도)’. 💡 Overview Hansando Island is located in the middle of Hallyeohaesang National Park. Despite this, it is more well-known for its historical importance in connection with Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This is where he commanded the fleets for a majority of the Imjin War (1592-1598). It…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Miryang Yeongnamnu Pavilion (밀양 영남루)’. 💡 Overview Located within Adongsan Mountain next to the Namcheongang River in Miryang, Yeongnamnu Pavilion (National Treasure No. 147) is one of three great pavilions of Korea together with Choseongnu Pavilion of Jinju and Bubyeongnu Pavilion of Pyeongyang. A two-story-pavilion with a hip-and-gable roof…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jirisan National Park (Hadong Section) (지리산국립공원(하동))’. 💡 Overview Designated as the first national park in Korea on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park stretches out over 483.022 square kilometers, making it the largest national park among all 22 national parks. It covers Korea’s three southernmost provinces; Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Deokpo Beach (덕포해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Deokpo Beach is a white sandy beach in the city of Geoje in Gyeongsangnam-do. The 450 meter-long and 40 meter-wide beach offers fine sand, clear waters, a gentle slope and old sea pine trees along the coast. Nearby attractions include the Okpo Great…