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K-TRAVEL / DESTINATION GUIDE
Gyeongnam
Explore Gyeongnam with the same practical guide to places, local food, accommodation and travel from Seoul. Choose one area for each day and check the live route before departure.
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GYEONGNAM · PLAN VISUALLY
Gyeongnam places & hiking trails
Use the filters to separate attractions, hiking trails, culture venues, food, photo spots, hotels and parking. Numbered pins match the cards below. Some cards describe areas or routes and use directions links instead of a pin. Locations are approximate planning references; open a live map before travelling.
9 places shown. Select a card or numbered marker for details.
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Attractions 9
Historic places, gardens and cultural landmarks.
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
Official selection
Information checked: 13 Sep 2026
START IN SEOUL
Routes from Seoul
Hover over an amber region pin to see its name; click or tap to select it. Compare car, KTX and flight options. KTX lines connect major stations in order; numbered pins show stations and selected rest areas. Lines between pins are simplified, not surveyed track or road geometry. Train stops vary by service. Select a numbered stop below to locate it on the map.
Green line / numbered pins: car & rest areas · Blue dashed / numbered pins: KTX stations · Purple dashed: flight connection · Grey: local transfer
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Visit at a glance
Use the visiting notes below to plan this stop. Confirm opening days, admission and any reservations with each venue.
A closer look
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Know the area
Start with one town or sightseeing cluster. Distances between attractions can be substantial; use the map and individual guides to choose a manageable route.
Top sights
Tongyeong
Explore a southern harbour city of hillside lanes, islands and seafood. Tongyeong brings together Dongpirang’s murals, Gangguan’s waterfront and wide views of the island-dotted sea. Spend a night to enjoy the city at an easy pace.
Namgyeseowon · Courtyards, ponds and autumn fields
Read the landscape of a UNESCO-listed Confucian academy, then continue to Gaepyeong’s hanok lanes.
Geochang Gamaksan · Byeolbaram Hill
Purple aster fields and wind turbines on a mountain plateau. Plan the festival shuttle, a local meal and an overnight base before travelling from Seoul.
Geoyeonjeong · Hwarimdong Valley
A traditional pavilion sits above granite rocks and flowing water in Hwarimdong Valley. Enjoy the riverside composition without trying to walk the entire pavilion trail on a short visit.
Uiryeong Patriotic Forest
Flower fields beside the Namgang and a place linked to the righteous-army story. It is outside Uiryeong town.
Hadong Songnim Pine Park
Pine shade beside the Seomjingang for a gentler town-area walk and a separate jaecheop clam-soup meal.
Cafe Windy Hill · Geoje
A private sea-view café and garden stop in southern Geoje. It is not the same entrance as the public Windy Hill windmill viewpoint.
Geoje Botanic Garden
Choose a garden-focused stop on Geoje, especially when you want a change from coastal walking.
Namhae German Village
Visit a hillside village with a distinctive architectural identity on Namhae. Pair the walk with time to understand its migration history.
Sacheon Ocean Cable Car & Aramaru Aquarium
Plan a coastal attraction day around a cable-car ride and a separately operated aquarium.
Donguibogam Village
Explore a visitor complex focused on traditional Korean medicine and wellness culture in Sancheong.
Tongdosa Temple
Plan a temple visit in Yangsan with time for its wooded approach and a quiet walk through public areas.
Jinjuseong Fortress
Explore fortress grounds beside the river in Jinju. It works well as the main stop on a short city visit.
Upo Wetland
Spend time observing a wetland landscape in Changnyeong. Quiet walking and patient pauses suit this visit.
DPIRANG
Add an evening light attraction to a Tongyeong stay. Build the day so you are already nearby before the night-time visit.
Ssanggyesa Temple & Hwagae Market
Combine a temple-area walk with a separate market stop in Hadong. The countryside journey deserves time of its own.
Gayasan
Plan a mountain visit around Seongju / Hapcheon, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Gajisan
Plan a mountain visit around Ulsan / Ulju, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Geumsan (Namhae)
Plan a mountain visit around Namhae, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Deogyusan
Plan a mountain visit around Muju, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Muhaksan
Plan a mountain visit around Changwon, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Mireuksan (Tongyeong)
Plan a mountain visit around Tongyeong, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Yeonhwasan
Plan a mountain visit around Goseong, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Unmunsan
Plan a mountain visit around Miryang, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Jaeyaksan
Plan a mountain visit around Miryang, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Jirisan
Explore Jirisan from the Gurye and Seongsamjae side, with a planned walk towards Nogodan. The national park spans Jeonnam, Jeonbuk and Gyeongnam; choose one entrance and arrange your return transport.
Jirisan (Saryangdo)
Plan a mountain visit around Tongyeong → Saryangdo, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Cheonseongsan
Plan a mountain visit around Yangsan, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Hwawangsan
Plan a mountain visit around Changnyeong, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Hwangmaesan
Plan a mountain visit around Hapcheon / Sancheong, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Hwangseoksan
Plan a mountain visit around Hamyang, with the named starting point, route reference, travel from Seoul and seasonal guidance below.
Travel from Seoul
Tongyeong
Open the Tongyeong guide for transport planning.
Regional transport & senior fares ↗ · Subway, bus & express coach guides ↗ · How to buy tickets ↗
Local food
Tongyeong
Open the Tongyeong guide for food planning.
Where to stay
Tongyeong
Open the Tongyeong guide for stays planning.
Suggested itinerary
Tongyeong
Open the Tongyeong guide for itinerary planning.
Before you go
Check current hours, admission, weather and transport with the linked place guides before travelling.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Nearby & in the region
Continue exploring Gyeongnam.
Explore the photographs
Open a photograph for the larger view. Each caption includes a place to explore; archive dates and reuse credits are available below the photo.
Mireuksan trail above the sea
Visitors follow steps and a boardwalk on Mireuksan in Tongyeong, with the sea beyond the wooded slopes. Photographed 2010-08-01.
Dongpirang Village
A hillside lane and painted walls in Dongpirang. Murals can change, so this is a record of the photographed year. Photographed 2009-05-04.
Tongyeong harbour
Fishing boats and working waterfront buildings in Tongyeong. Photographed 2009-05-04.
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