Geojedo Island (거제도) – Homepage tour.geoje.go.kr – Tel +82-55-639-3399 Geojedo Island is the second-largest island in South Korea, connected to Tongyeong-si by the Geojedaegyo Bridge and to Busan-si by the Geogadaegyo Bridge. It boasts numerous tourist attractions such as Haegeumgang Islets, Oedo Botania, Maemiseong Fortress, and Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park. Famous for its local…
Aranggak Pavilion (아랑각) – Homepage tour.miryang.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-55-359-5788 Located in Naeil-dong in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Aranggak Pavilion sits in a bamboo forest. It is said to have been built to appease the spirit of a young woman named Arang, who met an unfortunate death. According…
Hobaksogyegok Valley (호박소계곡) – Homepage tour.miryang.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-55-359-5361 Hobaksogyegok Valley is located within Gajisan Mountain approximately 3 kilometers away from Eoreumgol Valley in Jaeyaksan Mountain, where the water originates. The valley offers beautiful surroundings and clear water developed over the years. Hobakso Pond, shape like a grain-grinding tool, is located…
Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원) – Homepage https://www.hc.go.kr/hwangmaesan.web – Tel +82-55-930-4752 Located at the border between Gahoe-myeon and Daebyeong-myeon of Hapcheon, Hwangmaesan Mountain has long been considered a guardian mountain of Hapcheon, but was rarely ever featured in hiking or tourist publications. Thanks to this, the mountain’s natural environment has been kept in pristine condition. In…
Wolpo Dugok Beach (두곡, 월포해수욕장) – Homepage www.namhae.go.kr Situated 14 kilometers from Namhae-eup, Wolpo Dugok Beach offers a blend of pebbles and sand, rather than a plain sand shore. Surrounded by a pine forest, it is a perfect place to spend quiet family time and enjoy rock fishing. The coastal road next to the beach…
Hamyang Daebong Mountain Valley Resort (함양대봉산휴양밸리) – Homepage * https://www.hygn.go.kr Hamyang Daebong Mountain Valley Resort is a recreation and tourism complex at the foot of Daebongsan Mountain in Hamyang. This resort boasts an array of attractions, including a mountain monorail and a zipline, offering exhilirating experiences amidst natural beauty. Addtionally, guests can enjoy various accommodation…
Hongnyongsa Temple (Yangsan) (홍룡사(양산)) – Homepage https://www.yangsan.go.kr Hongnyongsa Temple, situated on Cheonseongsan Mountain, is renowned for its stunning natural scenery and rich historical traditions. Nearby, Hongnyongpokpo Falls, also known as Mujigaepokpo Falls (Rainbow Falls), captivates tourists with its splendid and invigorating waterfalls. Nestled within lush forests, the temple features a variety of intriguing structures, such…
Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사) – Homepage tycr.kr – Tel +82-55-645-3229 Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Tongyeong is dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a national hero whose naval victories were crucial in repelling Japanese invasions of Korea in the 1590s. The shrine complex includes Dongjae and Seojae, where ritual ceremonies are prepared; a main shrine housing his spirit tablet…
Tongyeong Suryuk Beach (수륙해수욕장) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr Tongyeong Suryuk Beach is located on the eastern side of Mireukdo Island in Tongyeong, stretching about 550 meters along the coastline. The water is calm, shallow, and clear, making it ideal for family summer vacations. The beach is open for swimming from July to August and is equipped…
Tongyeong Ecological Forest (통영생태숲) – Homepage * www.utour.go.kr Located on Cheonamsan Mountain near the southwestern sea of Tongyeong, Tongyeong Ecological Forest is full of the Hinoki cypress trees. It features a walking trail surrounded by subtropical plants, a deck path through the woods, a resting forest, a children’s forest education center, an ecological playground, and…