Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse (소매물도 등대) – Homepage www.lighthouselove.com – Tel +82-55-650-0580 Deungdaeseom Island, originally called Haeguemdo Island, is known for the lighthouse and beautiful landscape. In 2002, the island was renamed Deungdaedo Island. Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse built in 1917 as an unmanned lighthouse transformed into a manned lighthouse in 1940. The concrete lighthouse is 16…
Baenaegol Valley (배내골) – Homepage www.yangsan.go.kr – Tel +82-55-382-4112 Baenaegol Valley is located at the heart of the mountainous region affectionately known as the Yeongnam Alps. The valley derives its name “Baenaegol,” meaning “the valley of pears,” from the wild pear trees that grow in large numbers along the valley. The valley covers nearly 8…
Jaeyaksan Mountain (재약산) – Homepage www.miryang.go.kr – Tel +82-55-352-1150 Situated between Miryang and Ulju, Jaeyaksan Mountain (1,119.1 meters) boasts gorgeous landscapes with giant rock formations near its peak. One of the most popular attractions of the mountain is Sajapyeong Plain and its vast field of silvergrass. The hiking course is relatively easy, adding to its…
Gajisan Provincial Park (Miryang Section) (가지산도립공원(밀양)) – Tel +82-55-359-5357 Situated 1,240 meters above sea level, Gajisan Mountain is famous for its beautiful stones and rocky peaks. There are a variety of things to see on the mountain besides the beautiful stones. In fall, the pampas grass provides a spectacular sight as the whole mountain peak…
Gangguan Port (강구안) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-650-4681 Gangguan Port is located in Tongyeong close to the sea, and regarded to be more full of energy compared to other ports due to the sea waves seen close by. The port is occupied by moored fishing boats and rows of restaurants that sell Chungmu-style gimbap….
Suchi Beach (수치해안) – Homepage culture.changwon.go.kr – Tel +82-55-225-3701 From Pungho-dong, follow Haengam-ro for four kilometers and cross the small mountain pass to reach Suchi Village and Suchi Beach. Nestled in the mountains facing the quiet sea, Suchi Village was once a small village with only a few inhabitants. In recent years, the city has…
Ipgok County Park (입곡군립공원) – Homepage tour.haman.go.kr – Tel +82-55-580-4583 Ipgok County Park was once a reservoir used for agricultural water during the Japanese colonization period. Near the reservoir, a dense pine tree forest can be seen along the steep cliff and a trekking path winds through the forest. In spring, cherry blossoms provide picturesque…
Yeongchuksan Mountain (영축산) – Homepage www.yangsan.go.kr – Tel +82-55-382-4112 Located in Gajisan Provincial Park, Yeongchuksan Mountain has an elevation of 1,059 meters. The name of the mountain “Yeongchuk” is known to have originated from the name of a mountain in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in central India. The mountain is also called Chwiseosan and…
Geoje Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-55-639-8115 Geoje Recreational Forest is located on Nojasan Mountain (alt. 565 m). The mountain summit offers a panoramic view of the entire island, Hallyeohaesang National Park, and even as far as Tsushima Island in Japan on clear days. The forest itself offers walking paths, hiking trails,…
Mubongsa Temple (무봉사) – Tel +82-55-354-3296 Mubongsa, meaning “a sacred place where phoenix used to dance,” is a small Buddhist temple. It is conveniently located near one of the Miryang’s top attractions, Yeongnamnu Pavilion. Perched high on the cliffs above the upper reaches of the river is Aranggak Pavilion. A flight of stairs from this…