South korea, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeongsangnam-do

Located in the southeastern part of Korea, Gyeongsangnam-do is home to some of Korea’s major historical and cultural assets.

One of the most well-known assets is the collection of Palman Daejanggyeong (80,000 Tripitaka Koreana) woodblocks, which have been stored at Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon. Another is the Buddha Sarira that is enshrined at Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan.

In the south is Hallyeohaesang National Park, spanning across Geoje Island, Tongyeong-si, and Namhae-si. Some of the major regional festivals include the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, which is the largest cherry blossom festival, Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival held in time-honored Jinju Fortress, and the Wild Tea Cultural Festival held in slow city Hadong, which is known for green tea and literature.

Hallyeo Maritime National Park

Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park covers Gyeongsangnam-do Province’s Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong and Namhae, and Jeonnam Province’s Yeosu. The 510,323㎢-wide sea park encompasses Dadohae Islets, Bijindo Island and Haegeumgang. The Donam Complex in Tongyeong is being developed as a world-class marine tourist attraction.

On Hansando Island there are many historical sites dedicated or related to the great Admiral Yi Sunsin such as battlefields where the Admiral defeated Japanese naval forces. Other sites include those related to the Imjinwaeran War such as Jeseungdang, Chungryeolsa and the turtle lighthouse. The Sanyang Road is a great driving course along which you can look around the entire Mireukdo Island and appreciate the scenery. From Dalma Park you can enjoy the great view of Dadohae Islets. Major attractions include Hansando Island (main island), Bijindo Island and Maemuldo Island; the latter two are often said to be the focal point of this scenic sea park.

Website : http://hallyeo.knps.or.kr
Location : Hansan-myeon, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do