Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park (한려해상국립공원) is a national sea park that encompasses the most beautiful stretch of Korea’s south coast, covering parts of Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong and Namhae of Gyeongnam Province and Yeosu of Jeonnam Province. Its 510,323㎢-wide area covers Dadohae Islets, Bijindo Island and Haegeumgang. The Donam Complex in Tongyeong is being continually developed as a world-class marine tourist attraction. The sea-view of the Namehae section of Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park is particularly breathtaking. Here visitors will be captivated by the view of Sejondo Island, the Pipe Organ Valley and Ssangyonggul Cave. Sangju Beach, at two kilometer-long and 150 meter-wide, is the biggest beach on the south coast and is covered with silver-white sand. The pine forest carpeting the surrounding environment also offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere. Located nearby is 681-meter-high Mt. Geumsan, making the beach a place where vacationers can appreciate both the sea and the mountain at the same time. Other attractions available in this area are the 38 Attractions of Mt. Geumsan, and Irak Shrine (Historic Site No.232) and Chungryeol Shrine (Historic Site No.233) dedicated to the great Admiral Sunsin Yi.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Located in Gyeongsangnam-do Changwon-si, the Lotte Department Store Changwon Branch offers a refined shopping structure with various convenience facilities, a high sense in fashion, and a cultural atmosphere that presents over 2 million Korean brand name and imported luxury brand products. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Goseong-gun)

Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성 공룡박물관), located in Sangjogam (상족암) County Park, is Korea’s first dinosaur museum. It was built next to one of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint fossil sites and opened to the public on 9 November 2004. Located in the center of the beautiful Sangjogam area, the museum is a tourist attraction that showcases both major dinosaur footprints as well as breathtaking scenery. The four-story building offers five exhibition halls and other special-purpose rooms such as an A/V room.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Geoje Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림) is located in Gyeongnam Geoje-do and is bordered by the famous Hakdong Beach. As it is located at the edge of Nojasan Mountain, Geoje Beach can easily be seen from its peak. The climb up is not very steep so families can enjoy it as well. There are promenades, sporting facilities, a community kitchen, bungalows, and forest baths. Those in search of lodging facilities, there are Forest Cabin, Forest Lodge, and camping grounds available. Reservation can be made via the homepage.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

At the Geojedo International Penguin Swimming Festival, paricipants jump into the icy cold waters for the swimming competition. Other festival offerings include a flatfish-catching contest, a penguin photo exhibition and many more.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)

Located in Jinju, a city with 1,000 years of history and a beautiful river, the Hotel Armani offers guests high-class hotel services at reasonable prices. Cleanliness is the top priority of this attractive hotel, which is equipped with many twin-bed rooms for business clients and family groups. The hotel’s guests can use the communal PC and printer in the lobby 24/7. The surrounding tourist attractions include Chokseongnu Pavilion of Jinjuseong Fortress, Worasan Mountain, which is famous for its beautiful sunrise, and Jinyangho Lake for its sunset. Recommended local foods include Jinju-style Bibimbap and Jinju-style Cold Buckwheat Noodles.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

Marine Wonders Hotel in Geyongsangnam-do Namhae looks out over Dugok and Wolpo beaches, surrounding guests with the unmatched beauty of nature. Thanks to the hotel’s prime location, each guestroom in the modern, white building offers a spectacular view of the ocean. In addition to spacious hotel rooms, condo-style rooms are also available where guests are allowed to cook. There is an even an outdoor swimming pool and a walking trail that winds along the beach.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Nojasan Mountain extends from Geojae-eup to Hakdong, and right at the base of the Nojasan Natural Forest, a delightful restaurant made of lumberwood stands happily serving all customers. The restaurant doesn't stand out too much from its natural forest surroundings, as it takes on the same natural look as its environment. The restaurant is furnished with pulpwood, while the roomy interior is only sectioned off by paper sliding doors. On one side, the restaurant has a live stage, bringing a contemporary feel to the dining experience as well. Sanmaru vowed to provide food for all of its wayfaring visitors with Western and Korean menus such as pork cutlets, hamburg steaks, patbingsu (shaved ice with red bean topping), and their specialty, the teungmi doenjang ttukbaegi (special soybean paste stew in a hot pot). Unlike the regularly sold doenjang jjigae, the teungmi doenjang ttukbaegi dish is an excellent blend of Jeju's obunjagi tang and doenjang jjigae. This specialty has a sweet, savory taste without any unpleasant aftertaste.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Omisa Kkulbbang is a famous bakery in Tongyeong, the owner of which was a baker in a well-known bakery. The owner opened the restaurant without any name in the early 1960s after quitting at his previous bakery. He started making donuts and kkulbbang (bread filled with honey) using flour received from an open market in front of his home. Residents in Tongyeong became attracted to the delicious taste and they began calling the bakery "Omisa," after the name of the laundry shop located next to the bakery.Kkulbbang stays fresh for periods, even warm temperatures.