Gayasan National Park (Hongnyu-dong, Cheongnyang-dong Area) (가야산국립공원(홍류동,청량동지구)) – Homepage gaya.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-930-8000 Gayasan Mountain stretches along the border of Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do in an area of approximately 76 square kilometers. The mountain’s peak, Sangwangbong Peak, reaches 1,430 meters above sea level. Gayasan Mountain was designated as Scenic Site No. 5 in 1966 and National…

Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park (옥포대첩기념공원) – Homepage www.gmdc.co.kr – Tel +82-55-639-8129 Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park was built in 1996 to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s first victory of the Okpo Battle during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Visitors can go up the memorial tower and Okporu Pavilion to get an unobstructed view of the Okpo…

Deogyusan National Park (Namdeogyu Section) (덕유산국립공원(남덕유분소)) – Homepage deogyu.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-322-3174 Designated as a national park in 1975, Deogyusan National Park covers four counties. Besides Hyangjeokbong Peak, Deogyusan Mountain’s highest peak in Muju, all the other peaks lie within Geochang. While the park features beautiful waters and rocks at Wolseonggyegok Valley in Buksang-myeon, Geochang,…

Jangcheokgyegok Valley (장척계곡) – Homepage tour.gimhae.go.kr – Tel +82-55-330-8741 Located at the foot of Sineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jangcheokgyegok Valley is a natural recreation area that is surrounded by nature’s beauty. The sound of running water coming from Dongbonggyegok Valley, the dense forest, and the huge rocks make this place a soothing place to…

Yeonhosa Temple (연호사) – Tel +82-55-931-2508 Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Hwangusan Mountain, the temple faces the Hwanggang River. Designated as one of the Eight Great Views of Hapcheon, the temple is surrounded by mountains with a cliff on its back. The view of the gently flowing river from…

Sangnim Park (상림공원) – Homepage www.hygn.go.kr – Tel +82-55-960-5756 Hamyang is well known for its beautiful mountains and clean waters. Sangnim Park, located in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, has beautiful sceneries throughout the year as well as various attractions including pavilions, memorial plaques, walking trails and more. The park was formed during the Unified Silla period, providing…

Geunpodonggul Cave (근포동굴) – Homepage www.geoje.go.kr – Tel +82-55-639-6532 Geunpo Village Tunnels, which recently became popular photo spots, are some of the five tunnels located on the beach behind Geunpo Village. It is recommended to take photos at sunset with the scenery outside the cave and the silhouette. Also, if you visit after rain, water…

Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대) – Homepage www.ghast.or.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-55-337-3785 Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique,…

Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage (금산 보리암(남해)) – Homepage tour.namhae.go.kr – Tel +82-55-860-5800 Boriam Hermitage sits atop Geumsan Mountain (alt. 704 m). The mountain was once called Bogwangsan Mountain as it was home to Bogwangsa Temple, founded by Monk Wonhyo. The name Geumsan was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo after he founded the Joseon…