Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)

16.0Km 2022-12-27

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-3540

Namhae German Exhibition Hall opened on June 28, 2014 to display the history and artifacts related to Korean miners and nurses who were sent to Germany for work in the 1960s. At the time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an unemployment rate of 30%. The exhibition hall shows the sad and lonely reality these workers lived through while working away from their home country in order to send money home to their families.

Ohburim (어부림)

16.4Km 2024-02-23

1126 Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ohburim is a local restaurant near the German Village in Namhae-gun. The highlight of their menu is the Ohburim bapsang (Ohburim set menu), featuring myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The Ohburim bapsang requires advance reservations. Prepared without any chemical seasonings, its flavors come exclusively from myeolchi aekjeot (salted anchovy sauce), doenjang (soybean paste), and sun-dried salt, resulting in clean and unadorned tastes.

American Village (미국마을)

17.0Km 2025-01-14

12 Mangun-ro 9beon-gil, Namhae-eup, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

American Village, overlooking the beautiful Aenggang Bay and Nodo Island in Namhae, is a settlement village created for the Koreans in the US who wanted to return to their home in Korea to spend their old age. The village, consisting of 22 American-style houses and pensions, allows visitors to experience the American culture. Although, not large, it offers visitors a chance to experience the unique design of each house while taking a leisurely stroll. As visitors go up from the entrance of the village, they can see the Yongmunsa Temple, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Namhae.

Haeoreum Art Village (해오름예술촌)

17.3Km 2025-03-21

995, Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-0706

Remodeling a closed school, Haeoreum Art Village supports work studios for local artists and offers a wide array of art and cultural programs.

Beautiful surroundings, artistic buildings, and splendid landscaping architecture have drawn many visitors to the village. Introduced in TV programs, newspapers, and magazines, the village has quickly become a popular tourist destination.

Mulgeon Windbreak Forest (남해 물건리 방조어부림)

17.8Km 2020-04-20

Mulgeon-ri, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-8605

Namhae in Gyeongsangnam-do, with coastal lines stretching over 302 kilometers, is surrounded by 70 beautiful islands. The Windbreak Forest in Mulgeon-ri has protected Namhae from gusty winds and ferocious waves and provided abundant fish for 300 years.

Resembling a crescent moon, the spacious forest (23,438 ㎡) along the seashore is owned by the community of Mulgeon-ri. It stretches over 1.5 kilometers with a x_width of 30 meters; there are over 2,000 trees that create canopies with x_heights varying from 10 to 15 meters. The forest boasts over 100 different species of trees — from hackberries to oaks, zelkovas, fringe trees, muku trees, and silver magnolias. All in all, 10,000 trees create the feeling of being in an ancient forest, deep in the mountains.

The forest was built by people in nearby villages 300 years ago in order to control winds and waves. From above, elegant curvilinear coastal lines are enveloped by lush trees of the forest, serving as a protection against the Namhae sea. Mulgeon-ri is divided into two areas: the port with a lighthouse, and farmlands, with the forest in between the two. From German Village in Namhae, scenic overlooks provide sweeping views of Mulgeon-ri, the forest, and the port.

The forest is called a variety of names; it is called Bangpungrim (Windbreak Forest) because it protects villages from gusty winds; Eoburim (Fish shelter Forest) because its lush trees attract schools of fish; and Bangjorim (Waterbreak Forest) because it lessens the severity of waves and tides.

Home to German Village, Mulgeon-ri faces eastward. Naturally, it is a great spot to see the sunrise and sunset. While Jeongdongjin is renowned for its splendid sunrise on the East Coast, Mulgeon-ri shares the acclaim on the South Coast, attracting thousands of visitors at the dawn of every New Year.

Dasolsa Temple (다솔사)

18.4Km 2025-03-28

417 Dasolsa-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-853-0283

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Located on the hillside of Imyeongsan Mountain in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dasolsa Temple is a very old Buddhist temple built during the Silla dynasty. However, its buildings have been reconstructed as many as three times; once because of the Imjin War (1592-1598) and twice because of fire. The last fire took place in December of 1914, burning down all the buildings except Daeyangru Pavilion; therefore, most of the current buildings are historical representations of the buildings previously destroyed in the fire.

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory (남해보물섬전망대)

19.4Km 2023-01-18

720 , Dongbu-daero, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-6022

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory is a structure that embodies a "lighthouse that beautifully lights up Namhae," the southernmost tip of Korea. The 360° panoramic view from inside the building is equivalent to what can be seen from an ultra-luxury cruise ship and is difficult to find anywhere else in the country. From the Skywalk on the second floor, you can walk over the first glass skywalk built in Korea, get a clear view of gorgeous Namhae over a cliff, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sunset and moonrise of the South Sea.

Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해))

19.7Km 2024-02-23

166-11 Yongmunsa-gil, Idong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in tranquility for both body and mind. Renowned as a picturesque destination for autumn foliage, it attracts a multitude of tourists during the fall season.

Gangju Pond (강주연못)

19.7Km 2024-08-28

Yeha-ri, Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gangju Pond is the orgin of the current Jinjuseong Fortress. It is unknown when the pond was first built, but the trees that grow around the pond are 500-600 years old, attesting to its history. During summer, the pond is filled with lotus blossoms, and it is a popular picnic location for students. The area around the pond was designated as an ecolocial park in 2004, creating a space for locals to relax and learn about the environment.

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