[Gyeongsangnam-do] Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)
Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea’s largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000…
Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea’s largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000…
Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geoje Gyedo Fishing Village (거제 계도어촌체험마을)’. 💡 Overview Geoje Gyedo Fishing Village offers a variety of fishing village experiences. The village, named Gyedo because the hill behind the village resembles a chicken, offers family-friendly activities such as fishing from a deck built over the sea and pedestal fishing….
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Heungnam Beach is located in Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si. The beach boasts a fine sandy shore in the front and pebble stones covering the southern part of the coast. With a gentle slope and shallow waters, it is an ideal family-friendly vacation spot. Nearby is…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Myeongsa Beach (명사해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Located in Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Myeongsa Beach is celebrated for its fine sandy quality and clear sea waters, inspiring its name, Myeongsa (the Bright Sand). The beach, featuring moderate water temperatures and gentle depths, offers an ideal summer escape with pine forests framing the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)’. 💡 Overview Situated on the slopes of Sanbangsan Mountain in Geojedo Island, Sanbangsan Secret Garden offers a harmonious setting with flowing waterfalls and valleys, hosting over 1,000 species of wildflowers and rare plants. Seasonal displays include Thunberg Onion, Golden Saxifrage, and Aquilegia. The…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mujinjeong Pavilion (무진정(함안))’. 💡 Overview Mujinjeong Pavilion was built atop a hill to enjoy the surrounding scenery. It was built in 1567 by the descendants of Mujin in honor of his memory. Mujin passed the government officer exam in 1483 and was promoted in 1507. The pavilion is…
Jinjuseong Fortress, initially erected in ancient times, was expanded in 1379 to fend off pirate invasions. It saw two battles during the Imjin War…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)’. 💡 Overview Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park was created to display the history and culture of the Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress through lanterns, the focal point of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival. The rooftop rest area offers amazing views of the Namgang…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))’. 💡 Overview Jinyangho Park is situated around Jinyangho Lake, the only manmade lake in Gyeongsangnam-do. The park is complete with a range of facilities and amenities, including a zoo that is home to tigers, lions, bears, eagles, giraffes, and many more…