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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉)’. 💡 Overview Gujibong Peak in Gusan-dong, Gimhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is believed to be the birthplace of King Suro, the founder of the Gaya kingdom. The peak was originally named Gusubong (“gu” meaning “turtle,” “su” meaning “head”) after its resemblance to the head of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hadong Pine Forest (하동송림)’. 💡 Overview Hadong Pine Forest grows along the Seomjingang River near Seomjingang Iron Bridge. It was planted in 1745, during the 21st year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign, to block wind and sand. Now, it is one of the best pine groves in Korea….