Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

– Homepage
www.jinju.go.kr/park/

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 animals. Another popular attraction within the park is the observatory, a modern three-story building that offers views of the surrounding landscape. The park has been used as a filming site, and is a common date location for locals.

– Address : 96-6 Namgang-ro 1beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
+82-55-749-5933

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
[Children’s Farm Theme Hall] Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Operating Hours
[Children’s Farm Theme Hall] 09:00-18:00
[Jinyangho Zoo] March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00 (* Last admission 1 hour before closing)

– Admission Fees
[Children’s Farming Theme Hall]

– Free

[Jinyangho Zoo]

– Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 500 won

– Available Facilities
Jinyangho lakeside promenade, Children’s Farm Experience Hall, playground, air bouncing dome, observatory, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jinju Bullfighting Arena (진주소싸움경기장)

– Homepage
www.jinju.go.kr

Jinju Traditional Bullfighting Arena was established with the aim of preserving and fostering Jinju’s traditional folk culture of bullfighting. With a seating capacity of 3,000, the arena is strategically situated in proximity to the expansive Jinyangho Park, seamlessly blending with its picturesque scenery. This venue annually hosts national competitions and holds regular Saturday bullfighting matches, providing visitors with a unique and captivating spectacle.

⊙ Jinju Tongdak (진주통닭)

Jinju Tongdak, nestled near Jinyangho Lake, Jinju, is a restaurant renowned for its chicken specialties. The highlight of their menu is the spicy marinated dakjjim (braised chicken), meticulously prepared with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and lotus root. Available in mild, medium spicy, and spicy options, it caters to a variety of palates. In addtion to their signature dish, the restaurant also serves a range of other delightful choices, including baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken).