Seoamjeongsa Temple (서암정사(함양)) Seoamjeongsa Temple belongs to Byeoksongsa Temple, which is at the entrance of the Chilseongyegok Valley of Jirisan Mountain. Monk Woneung rebuilt Byeoksongsa Temple, which had been damaged during the Korean War in 1950. This hermitage features the Buddha statues Woneung carved into the natural bedrock, a grotto sanctuary with statues of the…

Nodo Island (Kim Manjung Historic Site) (노도(김만중유허지)) – Homepage www.namhae.go.kr Nodo Island, where Kim Manjung, a scholar-official during the Joseon dynasty, spent three years in exile amid factional conflicts, preserves the remnants of his thatched house, a memorial stone, and a well. The island stands as a testament to its historical significance. Named “Nodo” for…

Jodo Island (조도) – Homepage www.namhae.go.kr Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village, is known as Keunseom Island, while…

Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해)) – Homepage yongmunsanam.templestay.com Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in tranquility for both body and mind….

Maneosa Temple (만어사) – Homepage http://www.miryang.go.kr Maneosa Temple, perched on Maneosan Mountain in Miryang, dates back to 46 A.D. and is steeped in tradition and numerous legends. During the Silla dynasty, it served as a ceremonial site for the king to conduct Buddhist rites. Notably, beneath the Mireukjeon Hall lies the Maneoseok Rocks, reputed to…

Seokgolsa Temple (석골사) – Homepage www.miryang.go.kr Seokgolsa Temple, located on Unmunsan Mountain in Miryang, is surrounded by a series of peaks including Unmunsan Mountain to the north, Gajisan Mountain to the east, and Eoksan Mountain to the west. The temple is set in a picturesque landscape, adorned with unique rock cliffs and deep valleys. Below…

Sacheon Eye (사천아이) – Homepage aramaruaquarium.com/ Sacheon Eye, the only ferris wheel in Sacheon, is located at Aramaru, a comprehensive tourist destination that includes a cable car, an aquarium, and a zoo. Rising to 72 meters above sea level, it offers a sweeping panorama of the Namhae Coastal Hallyeosudo. The ferris wheel’s roughly ten-minute ride,…

KAI Aerospace Museum (사천 항공우주박물관) – Homepage https://kaimuseum.co.kr KAI Aerospace Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of materials related to Korea’s aerospace science. Its establishment aims to cultivate a proper historical perspective on national security while showcasing the technology and vision of the cutting-edge aerospace industry. Key facilities within the museum include the…

Wolseonggyegok Valley (월성계곡) – Homepage www.geochang.go.kr Wolseonggyegok Valley is formed by the eastward flow of Wolseongcheon Stream, creating a remarkable landscape as the water winds around rocks and cliffs, earning it the nickname Geochang’s Sogeumgang. Though narrow, the valley boasts a deep mountain terrain with abundant water flow. At the entrance of the valley, there…

Gamaksan Wind Farm (감악산 풍력발전단지) – Homepage www.geochang.go.kr Gamaksan Wind Farm is a wind power complex located near the summit of Gamaksan Mountain in Geochang. The site, once a barren land, has been transformed into a flower garden with the planting of flowers such as Mother Chrysanthemum, Aster, Siberian Chrysanthemum, and Sliver Grass. It offers…