Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy (옥계서원(합천)) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-55-930-3178 Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy was built to store Yulgok Yi I’s writings, “Gyeokmongyogyeol” and “Haedongyeonwonnok.” Okgyeseowon was originally founded approximately 4 kilometers away from Hyangok-dong on the third year of Yeongjo’s reign (1725) before it was closed due to the seowon abolishment policy by…

Yi Sun-Sin Park (이순신공원) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-642-4737 Yi Sun-sin Park is located at the foot of Mangilbong Peak. The name of the park was changed from Hansan Battle Memorial Park to Yi Sun-sin Park. The park has a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, an observation deck, a walking-path, a traditional cultural hall,…

Sangjogam County Park (상족암군립공원) – Homepage visit.goseong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-670-4461 The breathtaking view of the South Coast can be seen at a glance from Sangjogam County Park. The glittery surface and towering cliffs create a spectacular backdrop. Clear footprints of dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous Period of the Mesozoic Era remain extending over the…

Sancheong Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산(산청)) – Homepage www.sancheong.go.kr – Tel +82-55-970-6901 One of the last mountains of the Taebaek Mountain Range, Hwangmaesan Mountain is located in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do. The mountain features fantastic rock formations and a beautiful vista from the summit that resembles arpricot blossoms. It is said that anyone who prays from the summit will…

Changwon Marine Park (창원해양공원) – Homepage marinepark.cwsisul.or.kr – Tel +82-55-712-0425 Located in Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Changwon Marine Park celebrates the nation’s marine history and culture. Major facilities at the park include the Naval Battle History Hall, the Changwon Solar Tower, and the Marine Life Theme Park. – Address : 62, Myeongdong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Presentation…

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…