Tongdo Fantasia (통도환타지아)
2022-09-26
68, Tongdo 7-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Tongdo Fantasia is located in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, which shares borders with Milyang, Ulsan and Busan. This makes the amusement park very accessible by any means of transportation. Tongdo Fantasia operates Tongdo Country Club as well, and nearby Tongdosa Temple is also available for visitors who want to look around the local historic sites. The amusement park, the biggest theme park in Gyeongsangnam-do sits at the foot of Yeongchwisan Mountain, has over 30 amusement facilities, a large-scale swimming pool, a natural lake, a plaza for various events and a large-scale outdoor theatre, all offering various activities and events.
Sancheong Daewonsa Temple (대원사(산청))
2021-08-13
453, Pyeongchonyupyeong-ro, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Located at the eastern foot of Jirisan Mountain, Daewonsa Temple was first built in 548 during the Silla dynasty, but it remained closed for over thousand years until it was renovated and made bigger with the name Daewon. Unfortunately, the entire premises were lost to a big fire during the night of January 12, 1914, and all the halls and pavilions, including Yosachae, totaling 184 rooms in 12 buildings, were rebuilt in 1917. However, they were damaged once again during the Korean War and were abandoned until the war ended where the temple was rejuvenated and made even bigger. Located nearby are Geoyeonjeong and Gunjajeong Halls that are believed to have been the studying venue of scholars.
* Daewonsa Valley
The two-kilometer-long valley that stretches from the parking lot at the entrance to Daewon Temple to the temple itself is surrounded by high hills and curious-looking rocks. The clean water that oozes out through craters between the rocks generates unusual scenery. Associated with Yongso Pond is the legend that a dragon lived in it for hundreds of years before it finally flew away. Somakgol Valley is known to be the place where the last king of Garak Kingdom came to feed his cows and horses.
Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)
2026-03-19
Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, Jirisan Mountain is known to be one of the most sacred mountains in Korea. It was named "Jiri" because it was believed to be a place that turns the innocent into the wise. On December 29, 1967 Jirisan National Park was declared the nation's first and biggest national park. Its 440.517-square kilometer area covers Hadong, Sancheon and Hamyang in Gyeongsangnam-do; Gurye in Jeollanam-do ; and Namwon in Jeollabuk-do region. The total area is seven times that of Gyeryongsan National Park and 52 times that of all of Yeouido Island in Seoul. At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.
Dasolsa Temple (다솔사)
2026-03-17
417 Dasolsa-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Located on the hillside of Imyeongsan Mountain in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dasolsa Temple is a very old Buddhist temple built during the Silla dynasty. However, its buildings have been reconstructed as many as three times; once because of the Imjin War (1592-1598) and twice because of fire. The last fire took place in December of 1914, burning down all the buildings except Daeyangru Pavilion; therefore, most of the current buildings are historical representations of the buildings previously destroyed in the fire.
Namildae Beach (남일대해수욕장)
2022-10-13
55, Namildae-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Located in Sacheon and home to the huge Elephant Rock that resembles an elephant drinking water, Namildae Beach is a popular vacation spot all year round thanks to its clean water and soft sand. The thick surrounding forests and Jinneol Observation Deck, as well as many fishing spots, add to its popularity. During the summer season, there is a singing competition and film festival. Vacationers can also visit Changseon-Samcheonpo Bridge, the biggest bridge in Asia, and see Hallyeohaesang National Park on a ferry cruise.
Hobaksogyegok Valley (호박소계곡)
2025-01-08
334-1, Eoreumgol-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hobaksogyegok Valley is located within Gajisan Mountain approximately 3 kilometers away from Eoreumgol Valley in Jaeyaksan Mountain, where the water originates. The valley offers beautiful surroundings and clear water developed over the years. Hobakso Pond, shape like a grain-grinding tool, is located at the base of a 10-meter-high waterfall. With a circumference of 30 meters, the pond is also called Sirye Hobakso Pond, Guyeongpokpo Falls, and Baengnyeonpokpo Falls. In the past, the pond was a spiritual place where people would pray for rain. Surrounded by white granite rocks, the area is a scenic place of natural beauty, free from pollution. Visitors can also look around nearby Baengnyeonsa Temple, Hyeongjeso Pond and Ocheonpyeong Rock.
Hallyeohaesang National Park (Sacheon District) (한려해상국립공원(사천))
2021-01-19
Neukdo-dong, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+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 water. Not only does the park offer a outstanding view of mountains and the ocean, but it also serves as an educational site in reference to the Imjin War and the feats of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Fossil Dinosaur and Bird Footprints of Goseong (고성 덕명리 공룡과 새발자국 화석 산지)
2022-09-08
65, Deongmyeong 5-gil, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
The ancient fossil site at Deokmyeong-ri, Goseong-gun, is one of the largest Cretaceous dinosaur fossils sites in the world. It is the home of a vast amount of footprints from a variety of ancient species, as well as the largest Mesozoic bird footprint found to date. The formations from many different prehistoric eras make it a precious site for academic research on the life patterns of dinosaurs, the ancient natural environment and formations, the distribution of sea and land, and the evolution of bird species. It is also a great tourist attraction that offers magnificent scenery, including a coastline dotted with beautiful Hallyeosudo islets, unique rock formations and cliffs, and sea caves.
Yeonhwasan Provincial Park (연화산도립공원)
2022-08-03
544, Yeonhwasan 1-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Yeonhwasan Mountain, located in Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do, is just 524 meters tall, encompasses the three peaks of Ongnyeobong, Seondobong and Mangseonbong, and is widely recognized as an important provincial park. Its northern side is dotted with Buddhist temples such as the historical Okcheonsa Temple, Baengnyeonam Hermitage, Cheongyeonam Hermitage and Yeondaeam Hermitage. Although Yeonhwasan Mountain is called a "mountain," the gentle slopes and ridges are more similar to those of a hill. Unlike other mountains where the purpose lies in trekking and climbing to the mountain summit, the most fruitful experience one can get from exploring Yeonhwasan Mountain is a visit to Okcheonsa Temple. From the summit of the mountain, visitors will be able to see Okcheonsa Temple nestled in the mountain and the deep blue sea along Danghangpo Resort to the mountain's south.
Fossilized Dinosaur Footprint Site Gain-ri, Namhae (남해 가인리 화석산지)
2014-11-11
Gain-ri, Changseonyeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsanam-do
+82-55-860-8636, +82-1588-3415
Gain-ri village in Changseon-myeon, Namhae, Gyeongnam Province, has a primitive fossil site that includes 34 footprints of pterosaurs, or flying dinosaurs. The footprints are deeply imprinted in the wide sheets of rocks arrayed along Dongdaeman Beach. Researchers believe that these enormous footprints belong to a species of huge pterosaur, and visitors can see about 60 smaller footprints that are believed to belong to early humans. The dinosaur footprints and other cretaceous fossils are located along the cape by the shore, so you must time your visit well to see them. According to paleontologists, the footprints are the evidence of three specimens of herbivorous: sauropoda, which walked on two 60 centimeter-long feet; two specimens of ornithopoda, which were also herbivores, that had three toes on each foot; and one specimen of another ornithopod species, a carnivore that had sharp claws and walked on two feet. The layout of the footprints alludes to a situation where the herbivores were walking in a group followed by a carnivore preparing for an attack!
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