Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관) – Homepage gimhae.museum.go.kr The Gimhae National Museum was opened on July 29, 1998, in order to research and preserve the cultural heritage of the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum is at the foot of Gujibong Peak in Gimhae-si, the spot where the kingdom is believed to have been founded. The…
Solsongju Cultural Center (솔송주문화관) – Homepage www.solsongju.com Solsongju is a liquor distilled after steaming pine sprouts picked from the mountains around Gaepyeong Village from April to May and fermenting them with hard-boiled rice in the crude liquor. It has been introduced several times as a toast at summit dinners and international events. Solsongju Cultural Center,…
Jinju National Museum (국립진주박물관) – Homepage jinju.museum.go.kr – Tel +82-55-740-0698 Jinju National Museum opened on November 2, 1984 within Jinjuseong Fortress to promote the culture of ancient Gaya and act as the main archeological research center for the western Gyeongsangnam-do. In 1998, the museum also began specializing in research and collection of materials related to…
The Jeon Hyuck Lim Mueseum of Art (전혁림 미술관) – Homepage http://www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-645-7349 The Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art is located on the way to Yonghwasa Temple on Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong. This site used to be the location of the house where master painter Jeon Hyuck-lim lived for about 30 years since…
Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드) – Homepage www.geojeseaworld.com Geoje Sea World, the largest dolphin theme park in Korea, is located in Geoje. As one of the main attractions in the area, it is the only place in Korea that offers experience programs with the white beluga whales. Visitors can meet and interact with dolphins and beluga…
Changwon Sangsang-gil Road (상상길 (창원)) – Homepage culture.changwon.go.kr – Tel +82-55-289-8815 Sangsang-gil Road was created to show the beauty of Korea as imagined by the world. The title of the 150-meter-long road from Buljonggeori Road to Burim Market was given in 2015 after a global internet campaign by Korea Tourism Organization. The road is paved…
Hallyeohaesang National Park (Geoje District) (한려해상국립공원(거제)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-860-5800 Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park was designated as the first national marine park in 1968 and covers the area between Jisimdo Island in Geoje and Odongdo Island in Yeosu with six separate districts including Geoje, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Hadong, Namhae and Odongdo Island. It spans…
Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy (옥계서원(합천)) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-55-930-3178 Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy was built to store Yulgok Yi I’s writings, “Gyeokmongyogyeol” and “Haedongyeonwonnok.” Okgyeseowon was originally founded approximately 4 kilometers away from Hyangok-dong on the third year of Yeongjo’s reign (1725) before it was closed due to the seowon abolishment policy by…
Yi Sun-Sin Park (이순신공원) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-642-4737 Yi Sun-sin Park is located at the foot of Mangilbong Peak. The name of the park was changed from Hansan Battle Memorial Park to Yi Sun-sin Park. The park has a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, an observation deck, a walking-path, a traditional cultural hall,…
Sangjogam County Park (상족암군립공원) – Homepage visit.goseong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-670-4461 The breathtaking view of the South Coast can be seen at a glance from Sangjogam County Park. The glittery surface and towering cliffs create a spectacular backdrop. Clear footprints of dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous Period of the Mesozoic Era remain extending over the…