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…

Goodday Museum (굿데이뮤지엄) – Homepage www.gooddaymuseum.co.kr – Tel +82-70-7576-2017 Goodday Museum is a liquor museum in Changwon founded and operated by Muhak, a Korean beverage company that specializes in soju production. With 3,000 different alcoholic beverages on display and a soju tasting area, visitors can enjoy the site tour as well as try different types…

Tongyeong Mireuksan Mountain (미륵산(통영)) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-650-0580 Situated in the middle of Mireukdo Island on the southern part of Tongyeong, Mireuksan Mountain (altitude 458.4 meters) is also sometimes referred to as Yonghwasan Mountain after Yonghwasa Temple. Additional temples on the mountain include the more secluded Gwaneumam and Dosoram Hermitages, as well as…