Jodo Island (조도)

11.4Km 2024-02-23

5-10 Jodo-gil, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village, is known as Keunseom Island, while the smaller is called Jodo Island. A trail connecting the two islands offers an opportunity to marvel at an array of uniquely shaped rock formations.

Nodo Island (Kim Manjung Historic Site) (노도(김만중유허지))

11.9Km 2024-02-23

1-1 Nodo-gil, Sangju-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Nodo Island, where Kim Manjung, a scholar-official during the Joseon dynasty, spent three years in exile amid factional conflicts, preserves the remnants of his thatched house, a memorial stone, and a well. The island stands as a testament to its historical significance. Named "Nodo" for its historical association with the production of numerous oars, it is also known as Satgatseom Island, named for its resemblance to a Satgat. Blending captivating natural scenery with Kim Manjung's literary legacy, the island features the Seopo Literature Museum, a Folk Museum, and an Ecological Pond.

Wolpo Dugok Beach (두곡, 월포해수욕장)

12.3Km 2025-01-15

77 Nammyeon-ro 111beon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Situated 14 kilometers from Namhae-eup, Wolpo Dugok Beach offers a blend of pebbles and sand, rather than a plain sand shore. Surrounded by a pine forest, it is a perfect place to spend quiet family time and enjoy rock fishing. The coastal road next to the beach offers a breathtaking view. The beach is 70 meters wide and 900 meters long with an average depth of 1-2 meters.

Honghyeon Village (남해 홍현마을)

13.1Km 2025-01-15

9-7 Nammyeon-ro 353beon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

The colorful Honghyeon Village was once called Rara because many conches, called sora in Korean, were caught here for living. Later the village was named Honghyeon Village due to its location next to Rainbow Hill. Renowned for its excellent water quality, the village held Korea’s first abalone festival in 1999. It was selected as one of the “100 Rural Villages to Live and Visit” by the Rural Development Administration.

American Village (미국마을)

13.6Km 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.

Sacheon Eye (사천아이)

14.9Km 2024-02-23

18 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sacheon Eye, the only ferris wheel in Sacheon, is located at Aramaru, a comprehensive tourist destination that includes a cable car, an aquarium, and a zoo. Rising to 72 meters above sea level, it offers a sweeping panorama of the Namhae Coastal Hallyeosudo. The ferris wheel's roughly ten-minute ride, equipped with air conditioning, provides a cool and comfortable experience. This allows visitors to enjoy the stunning sea views comfortably, even in the summer months.

Namildae Beach (남일대해수욕장)

15.0Km 2022-10-13

55, Namildae-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-832-9610

Located in Sacheon and home to the huge Elephant Rock that resembles an elephant drinking water, Namildae Beach is a popular vacation spot all year round thanks to its clean water and soft sand. The thick surrounding forests and Jinneol Observation Deck, as well as many fishing spots, add to its popularity. During the summer season, there is a singing competition and film festival. Vacationers can also visit Changseon-Samcheonpo Bridge, the biggest bridge in Asia, and see Hallyeohaesang National Park on a ferry cruise.

Gacheon Daraengi Village (가천 다랭이마을)

15.1Km 2025-03-16

21 Nammyeon-ro 679beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Daraengi Village in Namhae is famous for terraced rice paddies on a steep hill on the outskirts of Seolheulsan Mountain. The picturesque rice paddies make up 108 steps (consisting of stones and soil) and are great for taking photographs. Located in the south, the village is balmy in winter, and spring greens such as mugwort and spinach sprout before any other place in Korea. Environment-friendly agriculture flourishes because the sea breeze prevents insect pests.

This land of friendly people and fertile soil is home to Daraengi Rice Paddy Festival every spring. The festival offers a slew of interesting programs allowing visitors to experience traditional farming and learn the culture and customs of Daraengi Village.

Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성공룡박물관)

15.5Km 2024-03-05

618 Jaranman-ro, Hai-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Goseong Dinosaur Museum is located in the Sangjogam Park, which is renowned as the world's largest dinosaur footprint fossil site. Sangjogam is where the first dinosaur footprints were discovered in South Korea. The museum features five exhibition halls and a theater. Visitors can see genuine egg fossils of Oviraptor and Protoceratops, as well as dinosaur models. The museum is connected to the Sangjogam Beach, where dinosaur footprints are preserved.

Fossil Dinosaur and Bird Footprints of Goseong (고성 덕명리 공룡과 새발자국 화석 산지)

15.9Km 2022-09-08

65, Deongmyeong 5-gil, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-670-2231

The ancient fossil site at Deokmyeong-ri, Goseong-gun, is one of the largest Cretaceous dinosaur fossils sites in the world. It is the home of a vast amount of footprints from a variety of ancient species, as well as the largest Mesozoic bird footprint found to date. The formations from many different prehistoric eras make it a precious site for academic research on the life patterns of dinosaurs, the ancient natural environment and formations, the distribution of sea and land, and the evolution of bird species. It is also a great tourist attraction that offers magnificent scenery, including a coastline dotted with beautiful Hallyeosudo islets, unique rock formations and cliffs, and sea caves.

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