2025 Gyeongsangnam-do Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

The season of hydrangeas has begun in earnest, I'll tell you about 4 great places to visit in Gyeongsang-do to see hydrangeas✨ 📍1-2 Tongyeong #Yi Sun-sin Park A place where you can see the blue sea and hydrangeas together! The hydrangeas right in front of the sea were only about 30% bloomed as of June 10, so I think they'll be pretty starting next week, and the place I took the picture was in full bloom, so it was pretty. If you go up the hill and look down from the bench, it'll come out like the picture💙 📍3-5 Tongyeong #Gwangdocheon A long hydrangea path stretches along the river, so you can see a variety of colorful hydrangeas💛 I only walked a little bit along the entrance, but I think it'd be nice to take a walk while looking at the hydrangeas. 📍6-8 Miryang #Naechon Village A hidden hydrangea spot that people don't know about✨ If you go in the morning, the fog will make it feel mysterious💜 The hydrangea road at the entrance is so pretty, and it will be really pretty when the hydrangea garden is in full bloom, so I definitely recommend going 🫶 📍9-10 Jinju #Jinju in the Wolasan Forest A place where you can see various hydrangeas in a green resort forest🌱 There are pink and purple to white hydrangeas and small mountain hydrangeas! If you want to go to a quiet hydrangea spot with not many people, Save it and go💜

Gyeongnam Changnyeong, where I went on a day trip❕❕ This is a review of experiencing both spring🌸 and fall🍂. 💐 Spring, which was gorgeous with rape blossoms and cherry blossoms and fall, where I enjoyed the colorful autumn foliage 🍁🌳 🖐🏻 Changnyeong day trip course! Just visit like this! ✅ Namji Rape Blossom Festival (recommended for spring!) / Namji Sports Park It was so nice to take pictures and take a walk in the wide rape blossom field in photo 2! ✅ Yeongsanmannyeongyo & Yeonji Pond Take a picture of your life at Yeongsanmannyeongyo. 📸 Yeongsanmannyeongyo is beautiful in spring, summer, and fall! This is photo 1. It's also nice to take a light walk at Yeonji Pond Park right next to it. ✅ Upo Wetland When you think of Changnyeong!, it's Upo Wetland, right? It's so big that you can't walk around it all, so I definitely recommend riding a bike in Upo Wetland! 🚲 ✔ On the way from Upo Swamp to the Inn without a Number Gyodong Tomb Cluster was also nice to stop by for a walk. ✅ Changnyeong Restaurant, Inn without a Number Noodles and Pajeon Enjoyed in the Mountain🍲 The food was delicious, but the scenery was the best! A day trip to Changnyeong that really healed me! I recommend a light day trip domestically. 👍🏻👍🏻 #TripMomentReview #TripMoment #Gyeongnam #Changnyeong #DomesticTravel #YeongsanMannyeongyo #Upo Swamp #DayTrip #ChangnyeongTravel #DomesticDayTrip

The best Geoje accommodation that I've been looking forward to since before it opened 🏡 You can enjoy both pool villas and glamping at the same time, and it's a perfect location for traveling as it's only 1-2 minutes away by car from the Jungle Dome Botanical Garden,, ✨ Although it's an indoor pool, it's open on all sides with large windows, so it felt like playing in the water in an outdoor lawn garden 😆💚 I trust the view from the accommodation because it's at a high altitude 😉 📍Geoje Jungle Dome Pool Villa & Glamping ▫️1-55, Oegan 1-gil, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongnam ▫️Check-in 3 PM / Check-out 11 AM ▫️2 people based on room 102, maximum 6 people (5 separate room types) ▫️1 bed, 1 bathroom, washing machine, coffee machine, water purifier, kids' dishes, etc. ▫️Indoor pool with 24-hour hot water circulation system, so you can swim until late at night Possible ▫️Independent glamping queen size air mattress, sofa, refrigerator, hanger, camping supplies, electric blanket, hot air heater provided ▫️Outdoor individual barbecue, fire pit available cr:minluv_st Contact us for removal

Along the Seomjin River, along Jirisan Mountain, past the lake, the Hadong Samseonggung Tour begins.. I feel awe at the stone towers piled high with rice. I walked around Samseonggung here and there as if I was walking around Cheonnyeonsanseong Fortress... Maybe because it was built by hand, the garden, the pond, and the stone towers are beautiful and have high artistic value. It's also the best for taking pictures. I recommend the Hadong Samseonggung Tour in Gyeongnam.

Is this Japan or Korea? Experience the healing feeling of Japan in Korea at the luxurious Ryokan Hotel 🫧 with ocean views from every room and outdoor swimming pool and hot springs. Dress up in Yukata and take some Instagram-worthy shots as if you were on a trip to Japan 💙 🛁 Room types: Deluxe/Sky Pool Villa/Suite Pool Villa/Platinum Pool Villa ✔️ All rooms come with a private outdoor hot spring, outdoor terrace, and bonfire pit (Deluxe room does not have a swimming pool) ✔️ Sky Pool Villa: Jacuzzi and swimming pool are located on the upper floor of the villa. Be careful of the steep stairs. ✔️ Dinner and breakfast are provided in-room and contactless. (No cooking available, no microwave) ✔️ Beer, cup noodles, drinks, Japanese snacks, and Nespresso capsules are provided. #Tips #Recommendations 🧚🏻‍♀️ ◽️ The road to the hotel is rough, so it's not easy to leave once you're there. Be sure to stop by a convenience store (GS25 Namhae Sports Park branch is the closest one) to get additional supplies. ◽️ Rice is not provided, so bring your own if you need it. 🍚 ◽️ Bring Aurora powder for the bonfire pit. (There are also sweet potatoes 🍠 wrapped in foil in the room) ◽️ Please note that the Deluxe View side on the 1st floor of Hotel Chiu is currently under construction, but there is no notice on the website. 📍 #HotelChiu @hotel.chiu 1965-54 Namseodaero, Seo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do Check-in at 4 pm, check-out at 11 am 💸 Room prices range from KRW 550,000 to KRW 830,000 for two people 📆 Reservations can be made on the Hotel Chiu website ☎️ For inquiries, call 055-863-9955.

During the day, you can see the lovely ocean view of a quiet fishing village, but at night, you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere. You can't see the ocean very well, but it's a great place to have a relaxing time with a night view. Although it's a Hanok cafe, the interior is full of sophistication, and the coffee tastes good, so it's great for a light drive.🖤 #Goseong Cafe - 📍Goseong, Gyeongnam Gookjeong 🧭Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam Gookjeong 54-7 Dangdong 5-gil ⏰️11:00-22:00 (Closed every Monday) #Goseong Cafe #Goseong, Gyeongnam

Address: 1289 Wondong-ro, Wondong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam Atmosphere/Facilities: This place is called the Bali of Korea 💚 A hot cafe in Gyeongju has opened in Wondong, Yangsan! #Aden where you can feel the atmosphere of a resort The Nakdong River flows right in front, so the river view with the green trees is fantastic 🤍 It has a botanical garden, so it's a feast for the eyes〰️🌳 It opened in July, but it's already become so popular through word of mouth that there's no parking space ( ̳• ·̫ • ̳) I recommend opening on a weekday or weekend when it's a bit quiet ✨ Key Point: Take pictures at photo spots where you can feel the Balinese sensibility! Happy hour if you visit at sunset ~ Average price per person: 5,000~7,000 won Rating: Five stars ✨✨✨✨✨

I went to Yangsan to play and visited the famous Daeheung Roastery Cafe! The garden is beautiful and the desserts are delicious, but the downside is that there are too many people..ㅎㅎ I guess it's something you have to endure because it's famous?? (The photos were taken before Coronaㅎㅎ) #YangsanTravel #CafeWithAGoodView #Togokyo

A cafe with an old-fashioned vintage feel! One of the places you must visit when you come to Ulsan.. The desserts are delicious, but the interior is no joke!! It's so pretty.. Many people come here on purpose..! Feel the Middle Ages in Ulsanㅎㅎ #UlsanTravel #CafeWithAGoodView #Vintage

Address: Baekbiti Lounge, Yein-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Atmosphere/Facilities: 👍👍 Special reason: A chance to taste tea roasted by a tea master! Average price per person: 10,000 to 40,000 won Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I always suffered from a bad stomach, but I drank the chrysanthemum tea recommended by the owner and felt a comfortable effect! It's near Tongdosa, one of the three major temples in Korea, so be sure to stop by #Yangsan travel #Suburban travel #Tea cafe

I went to Sacheon for a day trip in June as a supporter 💙 I'll tell you a course that you can use your day to the fullest!! Cable car over the sea>Lunch>Rainbow Coastal Road> When you feel longing>Seaman's 1 Rainbow Coastal Road🌈 We spent a long time taking pictures on the Rainbow Coastal Road🕰 It's so long that you can take pictures without meeting people📸 There aren't many cars passing by, so you can drive along the coastal road👍🏻 Address🏠 Rainbow Coastal Road Parking🚗 Turtle Ship Rural Experience Resort Village -Search and go towards the coastal road, and there's a parking lot in front of the road! 2 When longing is dyed💧 There are so many sea roaches Just take a picture and hurry🏃🏻‍♀️ There is a rainbow coastal road nearby So make sure to tie it into one course🖍 Address🏠 Daepohang Parking🚗 BomBom Sacheon Daepohang branch 3 Seaman's🌊 I went on a weekday, but there weren't many people at Seaman's So I took pictures without worrying about what others thought📸 It was on the water, so it was shaking~ Address🏠 Seaman's #SacheonTravel #SacheonHotPlace #SmallCityTravel #Sea #TravelSo

I went to Namhae for a supporter activity and stopped by for a while :) I looked it up and it was a famous place, so I was looking forward to it, but when I went, it was under maintenance..😦 It looked a little dangerous,,, (It seems to be operating now!) It's a filming location for True Beauty📺 It would be nice to stop by when you pass by☺️ Address🏠 Seolli Skywalk Parking🚗 Free parking Operating hours🕰 10:00~20:00 (varies seasonally) Admission💵 Adults 2,000 won Children 1,000 won +Swing Adults 6,000 won Children 4,000 won Nearby course📍 Seolli Beach #Namhae travel #Namhae hot place #Small city travel #Life shot spot #Travel So

Hadong has so many tea fields!! I visited Maeam Je Da Won among them👀 It was hot, but for the pictures..ㅎ I ordered 2 hot and 2 iced ones🧊 The iced ones were just takeout cups! The hot ones were a pretty tea set💚 Address🏠 Maeam Je Da Won Parking🚗 Free parking lot Operating hours🕰 10:00~18:00 ⚠️Closed on Mondays Admission💵 1 drink per person required❗️ Nearby courses📍 Starway #Hadong travel #Hadong hot place #Small city travel #Date course #Travel So

[Namhae] A life shot tour in Namhae with lush nature 🤳 The famous place for SNS photo zones in Seom-i Garden is the reflection shot of the Sky Pond! In addition to this, there are various photo spots all over the garden so it's great for taking pictures💙 If you visit Namhae, be sure to stop by ➰ 📍Seom-i Garden : 1534-110 Nammyeon-ro, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️ Admission fee 5,000 won (based on adults) ▫️ It's hard to get there without a car 🥺 ▫️ Dogs are allowed 🐕 ▫️ If you want a life shot, I highly recommend a one-piece dress✋ #Good place to take pictures

[Namhae] #NamhaeTravel #SeomiJeongWon A life shot tour in Namhae with lush nature 🤳 The famous place for SNS photo zones in SeomiJeongWon is the reflection shot of the Sky Pond! In addition to this, there are various photo spots all over the garden so it's great for taking pictures💙 If you visit Namhae, be sure to stop by ➰ 📍SeomiJeongWon : 1534-110 Nammyeon-ro, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam ▫️ Admission fee 5,000 won (for adults) ▫️ It's hard to get there without a car 🥺 ▫️ Dogs are allowed 🐕 ▫️ If you want a life shot, I highly recommend a one-piece dress✋ #Good place to take pictures

The view here is just the best👍🏻 I think it was better than the ocean view cafe!! The chocolate gelato here is really delicious🤤 I want to go back to eat this🍫 Address🏠 Hadong Starway Parking🚗 Free parking lot Operating hours🕰 09:30~20:30 Observatory entrance fee💵 Adults 3,000 won Ages 7-18 2,000 won Nearby courses📍 Maeam Jedawon #Hadong travel #Hadong hot place #Small city travel #Travel So

🔸Gimhae Gaya Theme Park ✔️Location: 161 Gaya Theme-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam ✔️Hours: Weekdays 9:30-18:00, Weekends~22:00 ❗️Parking available Gaya Theme Park located in Gimhae! It is well-decorated with amusement facilities and theme zones that are great for bringing children, but what I recommend are the extreme experiences that are a playground for adults! (If you reserve in advance, you can purchase it a little cheaper) The sky bike and extreme tower! The aerial bike is a round trip, but the middle is the most shaky, so it's the most thrilling place😆Totally thrilling~~ The Extreme Tower allows you to go around the tower by level, but the difficulty level is not easy enough to make it difficult👍🏻It's a perfect playground for adults, and you can have a unique date and experienceㅎㅎ Let's go go with excitement in the summer #GimhaeTravel #DateCourse #SummerCapture #Extreme #InlandTravel #UniqueDate #GayaThemePark #AirBike #ThemePark #SummerCapture

🔸Jangsado Marine Park ✔️Location: 55 Jangsado-gil, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam ✔️Time: Summer 8:00~19:00, Winter 8:30~17:00 Jangsado is a great island in Tongyeong to visit when camellia flowers bloom. You have to take a boat to get there, but it was cheap because I made a reservation in advance for 10,500 won per person. ㅎㅎ Since a set number of people went in and out at different times, it wasn't crowded, and the island itself was so beautiful! Among the many islands in Tongyeong, I recommend Jangsado. #TongyeongTravel #IslandTravel #Camellia #CamelliaFamousSpots #DomesticTravel #Jangsado #TongyeongJangsado #LifeShotSpots #HiddenTravelDestinations #CapturingSummer

I visited Starway in Hadong, Gyeongnam~!🙌🏻 Starway Hadong has a skywalk and cafe with a view of the Seomjin River! If you walk along the skywalk with a hollow floor, you can see the wide open Seomjin River! The rice fields and fields of Hadong, the Seomjin River, and even the magnificent mountains! It was a truly healing view🧡 There is also an observatory and a cafe inside, so please take note! 📍Location: 3358-110 Seomjin River-daero, Akyang-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam 📍Operating hours: 09:30 - 20:30 every day #Hadong#Hadong travel#Gyeongsangnam-do travel#Hadong hot place#Hadong travel recommendation#Observatory#Travel destination recommendation #Outing#Summer

Sacheon Sea Cable Car on the way back from a trip to Namhae I used the crystal cabin with a transparent floor! When you arrive at Gaksan Station, there are many things to see, such as an observation deck and a photo zone ✔️There are two types of cable cars: a transparent floor and a closed one 📌 Sacheon Sea Cable Car 📌 18 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongnam #Sea travel #Gyeongsang-do travel #Date course #Marine activity #Namhae hot place #Namhae travel #Sacheon travel #Travel guidebook #Recreational travel

As contactless travel is on the rise due to Corona, ‘camping’ and ‘glamping’ are also gaining popularity! I’ll introduce you to ‘Jirisan Resort Glamping Site’ in Sancheong, Gyeongnam, which I visited last year🙌🏻 The interior of the glamping site was also very well-equipped. There was a refrigerator and sink, as well as a bed, air conditioner, TV, and toilet! Each room also has a grill so you can have a barbecue! You know that everything tastes better when you eat it outside, right?ㅎㅎㅎ At night, lighting a fire and lying on a hammock and looking at nature, isn't this the true healing? 🥺 📍Location: 11-31 Jirisandaero 511beon-gil, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam 📍Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 #Gyeongsangdo travel#Gyeongnam#Gyeongnam travel#Sancheong#Sancheong travel#Glamping#Glamping site#Camping#Camping recommendation#Weekend outing #Vacation travel#Camping#With nature

Wherever you sit, the ferry spot of Hadong Dongjeongho is like a fairy tale 💙 I visited for plogging, and [Dongjeongho] says that a certification shot here is a must ✔ 💌 In addition to the ferry spot, there are other good walking paths and photo spots in Dongjeongho! I will organize them and post them soon 🙏 💌 Personally, I think that if you wear a colorful one-piece dress and bring props like soap bubbles, you can create a better scenery! 📍Hadong Akyang Dongjeongho : 305-2 Pyeongsa-ri, Akyang-myeon, Hadong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do #HadongTravel #AkyangDongjeongho #InstaHotPlace #HotPlaceCertificationShot

I went to Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do✔ I happened to have a good opportunity, so I went to Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do on a day trip to celebrate Earth Day on April 22!💛 Since there wasn't much transportation, I had to return home early, so I couldn't finish my schedule, but it was a time when I could feel the atmosphere of Hadong well. ✔ Hadong seems to be difficult to visit tourist attractions for a backpacker trip! I recommend using your own car.💛 #HadongTravel

Ungdo Island, which looks unique and exotic at first sight, is submerged in the sea depending on the low and high tides, and I came here to see its unique appearance. When I arrived, it was high tide, so I couldn't see the inside of Ungdo Island, but if you plan to visit the inside of Ungdo Island, be sure to check the low and high tide times! On the way back to Daejeon from Ungdo Island, I stopped by Gongju Jeongancheon Ecological Park. The metasequoia road here is pretty, so I recommend stopping by here to take some pictures :)

#summervacay If you're looking for a peaceful walk that’s actually worth your time, check out the Haeinsa Sori Road. It’s this super chill trail that winds through the forest leading toward Haeinsa Temple, and honestly? Total nature therapy. “Sori” means “sound,” and yeah, the name fits. You’ve got the wind in the trees, birds chirping, a little stream running alongside, it’s like walking through a nature ASMR video. The path is well maintained, not too steep, and shaded most of the way, so it’s super doable for all levels. There are spots to stop and rest, plus a few lookouts with really pretty views of the surrounding mountains. It’s especially gorgeous in the early morning or late afternoon when the light hits just right. This isn’t one of those loud, tourist-packed trails, more like a quiet stroll where you can actually hear yourself think. Combine it with a visit to Haeinsa Temple for the full calm-and-collected experience. So worth it.

#summervacay So I ended up at Jeongyang Swamp in Hapcheon and honestly, it was way cooler than I expected. It’s not like a spooky swamp or anything, more like this peaceful, wide-open wetland surrounded by low mountains and just pure quiet. There’s a wooden boardwalk trail that loops through the area, so you can walk right over the water and check out all the plants, birds, and dragonflies doing their thing. Super relaxing, and kinda gives off that “hidden nature sanctuary” vibe. I went in the morning and it was basically just me and nature, no crowds, just wind, water, and the occasional frog sound. You don’t need a ton of time here, but it’s perfect for a chill break if you’re road-tripping or just need to reset. Bring a hat, maybe some snacks, and just walk slow. It’s not a big tourist spot, but that’s exactly what makes it feel special. Total nature escape.

#summervacay If you’re into peaceful spots with epic views, Beopyeonsa Temple on Hwangmaesan Mountain is seriously underrated. It’s tucked away high up on the mountain, so the whole vibe is super calm and kinda mystical, like something out of a movie. Getting there is a bit of a drive and a little hike (depending on your route), but totally worth it. The temple itself is small and quiet, with these colorful details and a few monks just doing their thing. The real star though? The view. You’re up in the clouds, surrounded by rolling hills and wildflowers if you hit it in season. It’s not a flashy place, but that’s what makes it cool. No crowds, no noise, just fresh air, mountain energy, and a chill little temple to sit and reset for a bit. Bring some water, take your time, and just enjoy being somewhere that feels way off the radar. Hwangmaesan + Beopyeonsa = peaceful perfection.

#summervacay If you're anywhere near Hapcheon, you have to swing by Haeinsa Temple. It’s one of those places that just feels special the second you step in, super peaceful, surrounded by forested mountains, and packed with that old-school Korean temple charm. The walk up is really nice, especially if you come via the Sound Road (which is a vibe all on its own). Once you get to the temple complex, it’s a mix of quiet courtyards, colorful buildings, and just this calm, grounded energy that kinda makes you wanna whisper. Of course, the big deal here is the Tripitaka Koreana, those ancient woodblocks stored in this super old, beautifully simple building. Even if you’re not into history, it’s crazy impressive. Everything’s well-kept and super photogenic, but not overly touristy. I went in the late afternoon and it was the perfect time, less crowded, golden light, total zen. 100% worth a visit if you’re into culture, nature, or just need a reset.

#summervacay Okay, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Tripitaka Koreana Theme Park, but it ended up being such a fun and random stop. It’s this quirky mix of history, culture, and lowkey theme park vibes, all centered around the famous Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks. Sounds super academic, but trust me, it’s cooler than it sounds. There are interactive exhibits, some digital stuff that shows how the woodblocks were made, and even a few rides and performances sprinkled in. Definitely not like a major rollercoaster park or anything, but enough to keep you entertained and curious. It’s got this fun mix of peaceful traditional Korean architecture and goofy photo zones, so it kind of works for both history buffs and people just looking for chill entertainment. Great spot for families or a laid-back afternoon adventure. Plus, it's near Haeinsa Temple, so easy to combine the two. Unexpectedly cool and worth checking out if you're in the Hapcheon area!