Mt. Mireuksan
Gyeongsangnam-do province
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Hamyang Terraced Fields
Hamyang Terrace Fields Description Hamyang-gun is located at the southern end of Gyeongnam Province and borders Jeollabuk-do. Half of the main range of Baekdudaegan encircles Hamyang-gun. Two national parks, Jirisan and Deoguysan, along with fifteen other peaks rising over 1,000m are located in Hamyang-gun. Because of the significance of Baekdudaegan and the steep mountainous area…
Geobukseon (Turtle Ship)
Geobukseon Description Geobukseon translates to “Turtle Ship. It is a life-size reconstruction of a Geobukseon and located in Gangguan Harbor. It was constructed by the South Korean Navy and commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government so as to celebrate Admiral Chungmugong Lee Sun-Sin. The project cost 2.2-billion-won. First, the ship was built in the downstream…
Dongpirang Mural Village
Dongpirang Mural Village Description The word “Dongpirang” is made of two words. Firstly, “Dong”, means east. Secondly, “Birang”, means hill in a Tongyeong dialect. The city of Tongyeong gathered artists from all over the country to paint the murals. As a result, this hillside village on the sea has been revitalized. The view overlooking sea…
Oedo Botania
Oedo Botania Description Oedo Botania is a marine botanical garden located in Hallyeo Maritime National Park. It has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island lies the European-like Oedo Island. In 1969,…
Jinjuseong Fortress
Gyeongsangnam-do province
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Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Gyeongsangnam-do province
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Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival
Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival Description The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is annually held in the small port town of Jinhae. Jinhae is a small port town and located about an hour west of Busan. The popular festival attracts over 2 million visitors per year and is growing. The festival was originally held to honor the…
