Gaya Culture Festival (가야문화축제)

18.7Km 2024-10-08

35 Bunseong-ro 261beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-6840

The Gaya Culture Festival celebrates the Gaya Kingdom, founded by King Kim Suro in AD 42, and its 500-year history. Gaya was quite advanced in the production of earthenware and iron implements, evidenced by the many artifacts found from that time. Through the Gaya Culture Festival, the region is continuing to preserve, build on, and develop the Gaya culture and heritage. The Gaya Culture Festival asserts Gaya’s rightful place alongside the Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla kingdoms.

Muji - Shinsegae Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 신세계김해)

18.7Km 2024-04-17

1F, 2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Coach - Shinsegae Department Store Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코치 신세계백화점 김해점)

18.7Km 2024-04-18

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Uniqlo - Shinsegae Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 신세계김해)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Galaxy - Shinsegae Department Store Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시 신세계백화점 김해점)

18.7Km 2024-04-18

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Shinsegae Department Store - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계백화점 김해)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

2F Lotte Outlet Gwanggyo Branch, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 김해점)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong (대성동고분박물관)

19.0Km 2023-01-02

126, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-350-0401

The Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong displays artifacts unearthed from the four excavations of the Daeseongdong Tumuli. Highlighting often overlooked relics of the Geumgwan Gaya, the museum has three ground-floor exhibit halls and several underground auxiliary facilities. The main exhibits include a life-sized statue of a mounted soldier and a warrior statue, both recreated based on bones excavated from the tumuli of Yean-ri. The museum relies heavily on videos and dioramas to help visitors explore all the museum has to offer.

Ancient Tombs in Daeseong-dong, Gimhae (김해 대성동 고분군)

19.0Km 2020-04-02

126, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-3934

The tumuli in Daeseong-dong, located to the east of the Royal Tomb of Kim Suro, reflect the formation and development of the Gaya Era. The Daeseong-dong Tumuli are located in the center of the shell mounds of Hoehyeon-ri, the location of the founding of the Gaya Kingdom according to local legend.

The tumuli relics were excavated by researchers from the Kyungsung University Museum from 1990 to 1992 and were found to be the common burial ground of the dominant class of the Gaya Kingdom. On the hilltops, which were viewed as prime burial places, are the tombs of kings and rulers; on the slopes are the tombs of the lower classes.

A total of 136 tumuli were found in the Daesong-dong area. Further investigation of the tumuli revealed several important and interesting facts. First, from the end of the third century, men and horses were buried alive along with the dead. Also, weapons were bent and buried as well, with many of these artifacts being unearthed among the tumuli. Other materials found in the tumuli such as cylindrical bronze items, pinwheel-shaped bronze items, and jasper items showed that Gaya was involved in trade with Japan. The Daeseong-dong Tumuli is significant in that it gives a glimpse into the political and social structure of the Gaya Kingdom, and the cultural exchange between Korea, China, and Japan.

Tomb of Queen Consort of King Suro (김해 수로왕비릉)

19.0Km 2020-04-04

1, Garak-ro 190beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-338-1330

Tomb of Queen Consort of King Suro in Gusan-dong, Gimhae is the final resting place of Queen Heo, the Queen Consort of King Suro, the founder of Garak. The tomb dates all the way back to the Gaya dynasty and has been officially designated as Historic Site No. 74. Unlike many other ancient tomb mounds that are raised on flat land, Queen Heo's mound sits high upon a hill. In front of the tomb is Pasa Stone Pagoda, which its stones are known to have come from India.

Together with the Tomb of King Suro, the tomb preservation area was expanded in the 28th year of King Sejong’s reign (1446). Records indicate that the tombs were robbed over a century later during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current headstone and plaque by the tomb was installed in the Joseon dynasty in the 25th year of King Injo's reign (1641).

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