Gyeongsangnam-do Province is the place to go for a soothing drive in nature. The view of Namhae is almost surreal in how brilliant the blue sea is. Hadong, home to the famous Hwagae Market, is the premier tea producer in Korea. You can cool off with a dip in the sea at Geoje’s pebble beaches or take the Eoreumgol Cable Car at “Yeongnam Alps” in Miryang. In the fall, head to Haman for its Sunflower Festival. Changwon’s Jinhae Marine Park offers a zipline ride along the view of Namhae and Geogadaegyo Bridge. Changwon Ziptrek takes you along a 1,400m-long stretch of the sky between the 99 Tower and Sokuriseom Island at a maximum speed of 80km/h. Jinju is famous for its Jinjuseong Fortress, which offers a beautiful view of the Namgang River. Take the Sacheon Sea Cable Car to enjoy the view of Namhae, particularly at night. Namhae’s German Village is famous not only for its beautiful and exotic buildings but also for the view of the sea.
Gyeongsangnam-do is a place where you can enjoy both mountains and the sea and there’s something to do each month, including attending unique festivals. The parks around Tongyeong and Namhae showcase the best of what Gyeongsangnam-do’s seas and islands offer.
In the spring, you can find the Hwagae Market Cherry Blossom Festival in Hadong and the Wondong Maehwa Festival in Yangsan, while red rules Geojedo Island in the winter with camellia flowers. Other activities include hot springs, ceramic-making experiences, and strawberry picking.
Najeon, mother-of-pearl and lacquer craft, is one of Korea’s most recognizable craft traditions, with a history of 1,000 years since the Goryeo Period. Its alluring shine is nothing short of amazing. Mother-of-pearl and lacquer craft is made by lacquering wood, leather, bamboo, and other materials, then embroidering them with pieces of mother-of-pearl before lacquering the product once again. It takes 25 steps to make, and making each product can take as short as 30 days and more than a year at most. Tongyeong is said to be the center of the mother-of-pearl and lacquer craft in Korea, for most of the people who lead the tradition today have either been born in Tongyeong or learned their trade there.
 | MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND LACQUER PHONE GRIP AND MAGNET Phone grip and magnets made with Tongyeong mother-of-pearl and lacquer craft are unique souvenirs you can’t find anywhere else. They are popular souvenirs that capture the beauty of Korean craft. Their luxurious and beautiful form makes them great ornaments for phones or refrigerators.
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 | MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND LACQUER MIRROR This mirror can fit into your bag, no problem. It is quite an unusual product, making it a luxurious and special gift.
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