Tourist Destination

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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Santokki Park (산토끼 노래동산)’. 💡 Overview Santokki Park is a recreational space located behind Ibang Elementary School in Changnyeong-gun. The park was inspired by the children’s song “Santokki,” meaning mountain rabbit, composed and written by Lee Il-lae who was a staff at Ibang Elementary School. The park comprises…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ancient Tombs in Gyo-dong and Songhyeon-dong, Changnyeong (창녕 교동과 송현동 고분군)’. 💡 Overview Songhyeon-dong Ancient Tombs, located under Mokmasanseong Fortress at the west foot of Hwawangsan Mountain, are large ancient tombs located in the southwest by the road leading to Hyeonpung. The Gyo-dong Ancient Tombs are dozens of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Goryeo-dong Historic Site (고려동유적지)’. 💡 Overview Goryeo-dong Historic Site was founded by Yi O, a scholar of Goryeo who had unwavering loyalty to the Goryeo dynasty even after it fell. The village naturally formed by his descendants. Yi O built a stone fence around the area and called…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ancient Tombs in Marisan Mountain, Haman (함안 말이산 고분군)’. 💡 Overview The Ancient Tombs in Marisan Mountain are from the Aragaya State, and showcase the Gaya culture through many remaining relics. There are around 100 large tombs, assumed to be those of the Aragaya kings, located on the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)’. 💡 Overview As a famous attraction that goes well with the charming surrounding scenery: the stream flowing from Gujangsan Mountain is beautiful and the surrounding rock cliffs spread out like a folding screen. In addition to the scenery, the sound of waterfall plunging down from…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)’. 💡 Overview Hapcheon Dam, located about 16 kilometers southwest of Hapcheon-eup, was completed in December 1988. It can hold 790 million tons of water and produce 234 million kilowatts annually. The lakeside road that runs from Hapcheon to Geochang after passing the dam is a…