Dara Park (달아공원) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr – Tel +82-55-650-4681 Located in the southern part of Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dara Park was originally named for its resemblance to the tusk of an elephant. The name also means “A vista point for a view of the moon.” On the path to the park is Gwanghaejeong Pavilion,…

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-860-5800 Well-known for its uncontaminated clear waters, Hallyeohaesang National Park was the country’s first national marine park. The park is divided into six sections, spanning over the regions of Jisimdo Island in Geoje to Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The total area is 535.676 ㎢,…

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Tongyeong District) (한려해상국립공원(통영)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-640-2400 Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park was designated as the first national marine park in 1968 and covers the area between Jisimdo Island in Geoje and Odongdo Island in Yeosu with six separate districts including Geoje, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Hadong, Namhae and Odongdo Island. It spans…

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Sacheon District) (한려해상국립공원(사천)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-860-5800 Hallyeohaesang National Park is a national marine park that encompasses the most beautiful stretch of Korea’s south coast, covering parts of Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong, Namhae and Yeosu. The total area of the park is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean…

Geumsan Mountain (금산 (남해)) – Homepage hallyeo.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-1588-3415 As home to Bogwangsa Temple founded by Monk Wonhyo, Geumsan Mountain was originally called Bogwangsan. Its current name, meaning “to be adorned with silk for eternity,” was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo in honor of the mountain’s spiritual powers, which he believed had…

Masan Agujjim Street (마산 오동동 아구찜거리) – Homepage masanagujjim.modoo.at – Tel +82-55-225-3691 Masan, located on the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, is famous for agu jjim (steamed monkfish). The dish is both spicy and refreshing, pairing the sweet and mild monkfish with strong and spicy broth. Monkfish is known to be full of vitamin A, making…

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…