Jeollanam-do

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Sacheon District) (한려해상국립공원(사천)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-860-5800 Hallyeohaesang National Park is a national marine park that encompasses the most beautiful stretch of Korea’s south coast, covering parts of Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong, Namhae and Yeosu. The total area of the park is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean…

Geumsan Mountain (금산 (남해)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-1588-3415 As home to Bogwangsa Temple founded by Monk Wonhyo, Geumsan Mountain was originally called Bogwangsan. Its current name, meaning “to be adorned with silk for eternity,” was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo in honor of the mountain’s spiritual powers, which he believed had…

Masan Agujjim Street (마산 오동동 아구찜거리) – Homepage masanagujjim.modoo.at – Tel +82-55-225-3691 Masan, located on the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, is famous for agu jjim (steamed monkfish). The dish is both spicy and refreshing, pairing the sweet and mild monkfish with strong and spicy broth. Monkfish is known to be full of vitamin A, making…

Anmingogae Hill (안민고개) – Homepage culture.changwon.go.kr – Tel +82-55-225-3691 Anmingogae Hill is a 9-kilometer-long hill that stretches from Taebaek-dong in Jinhae to Anmin-dong in Changwon. Cherry blossom trees line both sides for 6 kilometers of the 9-kilometer road, making up the famous inhae Cherry Blossom Tunnel. The hill is also known for its view of…

Hadong Agyang [Slow City] (경남 하동 악양 [슬로시티]) – Homepage www.hadong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-880-2370 Agyang-myeon is located in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, surrounded by Jirisan Mountain and cut through by the Agyangcheon Stream. The unique geographical features allow the village to grow 80% of all persimmons harvested in Hadong. The area is also famous for its green…

Jirisan National Park (Hamyang Section) (지리산국립공원(함양)) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-970-1000 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, and Jeollabuk-do, one…

Naewonsagyegok Valley (내원사계곡) – Homepage www.yangsan.go.kr – Tel +82-55-380-4826 Naewonsagyegok Valley is located just below Naewonsa Temple at the foot of Cheonseongsan Mountain. The valley is surrounded by Jeongjoksan Mountain to the northeast, Wonjeoksan Mountain to the south, and Cheonseongsan Mountain to the southeast. The water running through the numerous valleys between these mountains has…

Byeokgyegyegok (Chalbi) Valley (벽계(찰비)계곡) – Homepage tour.uiryeong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-570-4958 Byeokgyegyegok Valley in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam region begins at Jagulsan Mountain and runs down along Hanusan Mountain, showcasing deep valleys and interesting rock formations. Also called Chalbigyegok Valley, the valley has clean water flowing all year round. The valley’s stream from the waterfall creates big and…

Gimhae Eunhasa Temple (은하사(김해)) – Tel +82-55-337-0101 Eunhasa Temple is located in Sineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. The year it was founded remains unknown, but legend has it that Monk Jangyuhwasang built the temple in AD 1, before the nationwide spread of Buddhism. However, relic pieces found at the temple site indicate the possibility of…

Daewonsagyegok Valley (대원사계곡) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr www.sancheong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-970-7201 Daewonsagyegok Valley is a place where one can be appreciate nature’s musical harmony of stream water, wind brushing against the leaves, and the chirping of birds. The nearly 12-kilometer-long Daewonsagyegok Valley’s stream water originates from the highest peak of Jirisan Mountain called Cheonwangbong Peak, and…