
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.

Namhae anchovy is bigger and fattier than other anchovies. Namhae’s marine environment is suitable for the growth of anchovies, making them flavorful and nutritious. The same environment presents an ideal condition for seaweed farming, particularly the rich nutrition and higher temperature. Namhae kelp is a delicious and nutritious seaweed that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve circulation. Make sure to try them out as you travel in Namhae.
![]() | AIN RIVER MARKET GIFT SET Anchovy is a common part of any Korean table and cooking. Ain River Market’s Jukbang Anchovy Gift Set is a popular souvenir thanks to its high quality and refined design. Gift Set No. 1 comprises anchovy, seaweed, and kelp, all wrapped in cotton fabric as a luxurious packaging.
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