Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Tongyeong has been known for Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl crafts) for over four centuries. Naturally, Ottchil Art Museum (“Ottchil” meaning “lacquer”) showcases the best of mother-of-pearl crafts of Tongyeong. Since prehistoric times, Najeonchilgi (along with its precursor, Chaehwachilgi) has formed the essence of traditional crafts. It refers to crafts employing mother-of-pearl. During the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Najeonchilgi blossomed into a national art; it evolved into a folk art during the Joseon Period (1392-1910). The museum displays a mixture of daily use crafts and contemporary lacquer art (including formative art pieces), both employing the finest lacquer extracted from lacquer trees. The displayed items provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the elegance of traditional Korean crafts.  


Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

‘Goryeo Daejanggyeong,’ also known as the Eighty-thousand Tripitaka or the Tripitaka Koreana, is a set of ancient Buddhist scripture woodblocks housed in Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon-gun County or Gyeongsannam-do. Venerated as the assemblage of Korean philosophical culture, the Tripitaka is desginated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, and also was listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register in June 2007. A myriad of special exhibitions and programs are scheduled to be held during the festival period in order to raise awareness of the meaning and value of the ancient woodcrafts, while sustaining the thousand-year-old wisdom of the Tripitaka in the new era.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

The youth hostel is located close to the mudflat where visitors can see marine life and participate in experience programs, such as clam digging and water sport activities.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changnyeong-gun)

Upo Wetland Cyber Ecological Park collects data and conducts research on various wild wetland animals (birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles), and displays these to the public. The Cyber Ecological Park promotes the message that humans are also part of nature and educates visitors on how we can live in harmony with nature. To help visitors learn more about the ecological environment, the Cyber Ecological Park consists of various galleries: Understanding Uponeup, the Four Seasons of Uponeup, Living Uponeup, Families of Uponeup, and Understanding the Ecological Environment. Each gallery exhibits dynamic models and videos, as well as hands-on interactive programs. The Cyber Ecological Park is a place of education for young people, a place of culture for everyone, and a place of relaxation for families. Visitors are encouraged to experience and learn more about the environment of the wetlands. After viewing all the exhibits, you can take a leisurely stroll around Uponeup Wetland.  


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

The Shinsegae Department Store Masan Branch, located in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, houses a wine refinery, Crystal Skincare, a member’s lounge, a golf specialty hall, and more. The Masan branch also offers high-quality services along with delivery services on its grocery floor, a large and clean cultural center, customer rest area, and a gift-wrap corner. Hours of operation are from 10:30am to 8:00pm daily, and until 8:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The restaurants on the 8th floor are open from 10:30am to 9:00pm and are closed for one day of the month.


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.