Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do is a province in the southeast coast of South Korea and hugs Busan and Ulsan too. Often overlooked as people head straight to Busan, the province is home to the Tripitaka Koreana, holding tens of thousands of carved woodblocks with ancient writing, wetland reserves, natural hot springs, easy mountain trails, and lots for outdoor enthusiasts.
Top Travel Experiences In Gyeongsangnam-do
- Haeinsa Temple
- Upo Wetland
- Tongdosa Temple
- Oedo Island
- Jirisan National Park
- Gacheon Daraengi Village
- Hallyeohaesang National Park
- Geoje Island
Travel Tips For Gyeongsangnam-do
- Seasonal Tips: This area is where some of the first cherry blossom blooms of the season burst. Come summer time, the coastal waters call though. In the autumn, Mt. Gayasan, Mt. Jirisan, and the other mountains beckon with autumn foliage, and in the winter, it’s not nearly as frigid as up north and has hot springs to boot making it an ideal getaway when it’s too cold in Seoul.
- What To Buy: If you’re on the hunt for Korean souvenirs, don’t miss getting the famous najeonchilgi, or Korean mother of pearl lacquerware. Tongyeong is a well known producer of this Korean craft and has a festival each August to celebrate the beautiful tradition.
- What To Eat: There are some delicious foods that are known in this region including the sweet persimmons from Changwon, apples from Geochang, green tea from Hadong-gun, and grapes from Haman-gun. Don’t miss out on these local specialties.
Best Trips & Tours In Gyeongsangnam-do
Tongyeong Daytrip
Taste the famous fresh seafood at the Tongyeong Jungang Market, a popular tourist spot with almost 400 years of history. Stroll around Dongpirang Village known for the interesting murals painted on every wall.
Geoje Oedo Botania Daytrip
One of the most interesting botanic gardens in Korea, you have to take a boat to get to this idyllic island off the southern coast of Korea. On the way, see the Haegeumgang karsts.
Tongdosa Temple Tour
Tongdosa Temple is 1,400 years old and you can feel the age of the temple as you walk inside. All the Korean monks have to come here to be a monk in Korea because it enshrines a true Sarira of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Plan Your Trip To Gyeongsangnam-do
