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Samseonggung (삼성궁)

17.4Km    2024-02-21

86-15 Samseonggung-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Samseonggung is a Taoist shrine located at 850 meters above sea level on Jirisan Mountain. It serves as a spiritual hub for practicing Sinseondo, embodying traditional Korean culture. In 1983, Kang Min-ju (Taoist Priest Hanpul), along with his disciples, restored the sodo, a sacred altar from the Gojoseon period. This shrine stands as a revered sanctuary, honoring the primal ancestors of the Korean people: Hwanin (Lord of Heaven), Hwanung (Supreme Divine Regent), and Dangun (legendary founder of Gojoseon).

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

19.2Km    2024-08-28

96-6 Namgang-ro 1beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinyangho Park is situated around Jinyangho Lake, the only manmade lake in Gyeongsangnam-do. The park is complete with a range of facilities and amenities, including a zoo that is home to tigers, lions, bears, eagles, giraffes, and many more animals. Another popular attraction within the park is the observatory, a modern three-story building that offers views of the surrounding landscape. The park has been used as a filming site, and is a common date location for locals.

Jinju Bullfighting Arena (진주소싸움경기장)

Jinju Bullfighting Arena (진주소싸움경기장)

19.3Km    2024-02-28

100 Panmunodong-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinju Traditional Bullfighting Arena was established with the aim of preserving and fostering Jinju's traditional folk culture of bullfighting. With a seating capacity of 3,000, the arena is strategically situated in proximity to the expansive Jinyangho Park, seamlessly blending with its picturesque scenery. This venue annually hosts national competitions and holds regular Saturday bullfighting matches, providing visitors with a unique and captivating spectacle.

Seoamjeongsa Temple (서암정사(함양))

19.8Km    2024-02-21

27-79 Gwangjeom-gil, Macheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Seoamjeongsa Temple belongs to Byeoksongsa Temple, which is at the entrance of the Chilseongyegok Valley of Jirisan Mountain. Monk Woneung rebuilt Byeoksongsa Temple, which had been damaged during the Korean War in 1950. This hermitage features the Buddha statues Woneung carved into the natural bedrock, a grotto sanctuary with statues of the Pure Land, Daebanggwangmun Gate, and Sajagul Cave.