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Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

4.3Km    2023-12-22

Area of Hapcheonhoban-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hapcheon Dam, located about 16 kilometers southwest of Hapcheon-eup, was completed in December 1988. It can hold 790 million tons of water and produce 234 million kilowatts annually. The lakeside road that runs from Hapcheon to Geochang after passing the dam is a romantic driving course reminiscent of Chuncheonho Lake or Chungjuho Lake, and the clean and clear lake with its beautiful surrounding scenery captivates vacationers on the road. It's a great place to enjoy a lakeside drive when the cherry blossoms bloom in early April.

Hapcheon Film Park (합천 영상테마파크)

Hapcheon Film Park (합천 영상테마파크)

7.2Km    2024-01-05

119 , Dongseo-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hapcheon Film Park is filled with a unique atmosphere and things to see in every alley, and has been used as a filming location for over 190 dramas, movies, and music videos set in the 1920s to the 1980s. Visitors can look around using trams, wagons, and more while they take pictures of every place. Behind the theme park are the nation's best bonsai park and a garden theme park that span an area of ​​150,000 ㎡. In addition to the main Cheong Wa Dae filming set, there is a bonsai greenhouse, an ecological forest experience center, and a wood culture experience center that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.
* No cars are allowed to the Cheong Wa Dae filming set (as of September 1, 2019)

Gamaksan Wind Farm (감악산 풍력발전단지)

7.4Km    2024-02-23

San 57 Deoksan-ri, Sinwon-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gamaksan Wind Farm is a wind power complex located near the summit of Gamaksan Mountain in Geochang. The site, once a barren land, has been transformed into a flower garden with the planting of flowers such as Mother Chrysanthemum, Aster, Siberian Chrysanthemum, and Sliver Grass. It offers a panoramic view of Geochang-eup and Hapcheonho Lake. There are photo zones scattered throughout, providing excellent opportunities for photography. One of the main events is the Flower & Star Festival held in October. Visitors can enjoy vibrant purple asters and participate in programs like forest ecology experience and aromatherapy.

Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)

Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)

9.8Km    2023-12-22

30 Hwanggye 2-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

As a famous attraction that goes well with the charming surrounding scenery: the stream flowing from Gujangsan Mountain is beautiful and the surrounding rock cliffs spread out like a folding screen. In addition to the scenery, the sound of waterfall plunging down from a 20-meter-high cliff is like roaring thunder. The amount of water may vary, but it never runs out, making one forget the heat even in the middle of summer. The lowest tier of the waterfall pool is so deep, that legend has it that a dragon had once lived in the bottom of the pool. Ancient scholars were so fascinated by the beautiful scenery that they often compared it to the famous Yeosanpokpo Falls in China.

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

10.5Km    2025-01-13

4, Hwangmaesangongwon-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Located at the border between Gahoe-myeon and Daebyeong-myeon of Hapcheon, Hwangmaesan Mountain has long been considered a guardian mountain of Hapcheon, but was rarely ever featured in hiking or tourist publications. Thanks to this, the mountain's natural environment has been kept in pristine condition. In 1983, the mountain was designated as a county park and now, along with Gayasan Mountain, it is regarded as one of the major mountains in Hapcheon. Hwangmaesan Mountain is one of the last mountain peaks of the Taebaek Mountain Range, and reaches an altitude of 1,113 meters. Pine trees and royal azalea decorate the rocky mountain. From the summit, hikers can see Hapcheonho Lake and Jirisan, Deogyusan, and Gayasan Mountains.

Hambyeongnu Pavilion (함벽루)

15.0Km    2024-02-02

80 Jukjuk-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Included in Hapcheon's Eight Scenic Views, Hambyeongnu Pavilion was built in 1321, during the 8th year of Goryeo King Chungsuk by Hapcheon County Lord Kim. The location at the base of Daeyaseong Fortress, the pavilion offers views of Jeongyangho Lake on the Hwanggang River. The pavilion was visited by many poets, with writings from Toegye Yi Hwang, Nammyeong Josil, and Wooam Song Si-yeol hanging from tablets inside, and a rock engraved with "Hambyeongnu" in the handwriting of Song Si-yeol behind the pavilion.
Hambyeongnu is a 3-pillar wide by 2-pillar deep, 2-story pavilion, with an octagonal roof connected with a frame of five parts. The roof of the pavilion is famous in that when it rains, the water drips straight off the eaves and into the river below.

Yeonhosa Temple (연호사)

15.1Km    2021-08-12

80, Jukjuk-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Hwangusan Mountain, the temple faces the Hwanggang River. Designated as one of the Eight Great Views of Hapcheon, the temple is surrounded by mountains with a cliff on its back. The view of the gently flowing river from Hambyeongnu Pavilion is relaxing, even on rainy days when raindrops fall into the river.

Udusan Suspension Bridge (우두산 출렁다리 (거창 Y자형 출렁다리))

18.3Km    2024-10-10

830 Uisangbong-gil, Gajo-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Udusan Suspension Bridge, situated on Udusan Mountain, named for its resemblance to a cow's head, is positioned halfway up the mountain. The bridge stands 60 meters above ground and spans a total length of 109 meters. Comprising three segments of 45 meters, 24 meters, and 40 meters, it is arranged in a Y-shape and is the only mountain pedestrian bridge in the country that connects three directions across a steep gorge. Crossing the bridge offers scenic views of rocks, waterfalls, and forests.

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (남계서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (남계서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.2Km    2024-01-08

8-11 Namgyeseowon-gil, Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy was established in 1552 as the second Confucian academy in Korea after the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Seowon refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals and nurture talent. “Namgye” is named after the Namgyecheon Stream flowing in its front. It was destroyed by in 1597 during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1612. Located on a low hill, it provides an open view of Gaepyeong Hanok Village beyond the field and the stream.