Gyeongsangnam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Miryang Pyochungsa Temple (표충사 (밀양))’. 💡 Overview Pyochungsa Temple is located at the base of Jaeyaksan Mountain, 20 kilometers east of Miryang. The temple was originally founded by Monk Wonhyo in the 1st year of King Muyeol in Silla period under the name Junnimgsa Temple, then expanded and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tongdo Fantasia (통도환타지아)’. 💡 Overview Tongdo Fantasia is located in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, which shares borders with Milyang, Ulsan and Busan. This makes the amusement park very accessible by any means of transportation. Tongdo Fantasia operates Tongdo Country Club as well, and nearby Tongdosa Temple is also available for…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namildae Beach (남일대해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Located in Sacheon and home to the huge Elephant Rock that resembles an elephant drinking water, Namildae Beach is a popular vacation spot all year round thanks to its clean water and soft sand. The thick surrounding forests and Jinneol Observation Deck, as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bijindo Island (비진도)’. 💡 Overview Bijindo Island is located 13 kilometers from Tongyeonghang Port. The island’s main attraction is the 550-meter-long beach. Due to the unique formation of the island, with the beach appearing to connect two separate islands, it is possible to view both the sunrise and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinseondae Observatory (신선대 전망대)’. 💡 Overview Sinseondae Observatory, located between Dojangpo Maeul and Haegeumgang, offers picturesque views of the fantastically shaped rocks against the deep-blue ocean hues. “Sinseon” in Korean means supernatural beings; the beauty of this spot is said to attract such beings to come frolic. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘German Village (독일마을)’. 💡 Overview The German Village was built for Korean residents who returned from living in Germany. Many Koreans lived in Germany where they earned foreign currency during the modernization of Korea in the 1960s. The area is now a unique tourism spot related to German…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hapcheon Haeinsa Temple (해인사 (합천))’. 💡 Overview Haeinsa Temple is one of Korea’s three largest temples, and was founded during the third year of King Ae-jang’s reign (802) by two monks Suneung and Ijung. The name “Haein” originates from the expression “Haeinsammae of Hwaeomgyeong” (Buddhist scripture), which means…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬))’. 💡 Overview Jeodo Island derives its name from the abundance of paper mulberry (a fiber crop largely used for papermaking) growing on the island. The letter “jeo” refers to paper mulberry, while “-do” refers to island. On Jeodo Island, one can get a glimpse of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Changnyeong Upo Wetland (창녕 우포늪)’. 💡 Overview Upo Wetland is the largest natural wetland in Korea. The wetland takes up three different areas of Changnyeong-gun with a total size of 2,314,060 square meters. Created approximately 140 million years ago, the wetland was formed when the soft ground collapsed…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gujora Beach (구조라해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Gujora Beach is not only known for its natural beauty and crystal clear water, but also as a beach that can be reached conveniently. It was initially used by U.S. soldiers when a prisoner-of-war camp was established in Geoje in the aftermath of…