Gyeongnam
125 places to visit · 6 festivals on or coming up · 9 shows and exhibitions
The south coast province: Jinju’s river lanterns, the island harbours of Tongyeong and Geoje, the cherry blossoms of Jinhae, and two of Korea’s greatest temples, Haeinsa and Tongdosa. Busan is the easiest base for most of it.
| From Seoul | 3–4 hours by train or bus, or 1 hour from Busan |
|---|---|
| How long | 1–3 days from Busan |
| Best for | The coast and islands, festivals, temples |
GuidesJinju Lantern Festival 2026: 3–18 OctoberTemplestay in Korea: a night in a Buddhist templeCherry blossom 2027: planning before the forecast
Parks & nature (30)Neighbourhoods & streets (20)Beaches & islands (15)Palaces & heritage (12)Theme parks & experiences (11)Temples (9)Viewpoints (7)Where to eat (6)Museums & galleries (5)Traditional markets (4)Hanok & folk villages (3)Hiking & mountains (3)
Parks & nature
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Neighbourhoods & streets
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Dongpirang Village
Hansan Marina Yacht
Hapcheon Film Park
Santokki Park
Yeojwacheon Stream
Chang-dong Art Village
Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang
Fossil Dinosaur and Bird Footprints of Goseong
Beaches & islands
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Palaces & heritage
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Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
Aranggak Pavilion
Chungnyeolsa Shrine
Jinjuseong Fortress
Mujinjeong Pavilion
Samseonggung
Ancient Tombs in Gyo-dong and Songhyeon-dong, Changnyeong
Ancient Tombs in Marisan Mountain, Haman
Festivals in Gyeongnam
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D-5Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival
D-5Miryang Spicy Food Festival
D-11Fisherman's Market X Port Village Tongyeong
D-11Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival
NowGyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
NowTripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival
On stage & on show
- 02/24The Origin: Plaster Casts, the First Form
- 03/04The Freest Path
- 04/17Clayarch Gimhae 20th Anniversary: Folds and Layers
- 07/29Aluminium Cucumber: Jung Yeondoo
- 07/29Song Jeong-in: An Echo Made of Thread
- 09/18The People of Hyeon-dong, Changwon: Gaya, the Sea and the Tombs
- 09/22My Life, a Museum: 30 Years of the Kim Yong-du Donation
- 10/01장건율·정진경 《달과 포도 Moon and Grapes》
More in Gyeongnam
Jangsado Sea Park
Jinyangho Park
Lotte Water Park
Masan Robot Land
Oedo-Botania
Pyeongsari Park
Bugok Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone
Donam Tourist Complex
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