Sangju Silver Sand Beach (상주 은모래비치)

9.7Km 2022-12-29

10-3, Sangju-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-863-3573

Sangju Silver Sand Beach is busy all year long, with professional athletes coming for physical training in the winter, students camping in the spring and fall, and vacationers visiting the beach in the summer.

Sangju Silver Sand Beach is extremely popular especially in the summertime, attracting up to 1 million tourists who heard about the beach’s sands, waters, and groves. Families and vacationers in the summer especially love this beach, due to its beautiful white sands that stretch for 2 kilometers and slope lazily into the shallow waters that are perfect for children to play in.

Behind the beaches lies Geumsan Mountain, a place well known for its sunrises. If you happen to arrive in the evening, it’s highly recommended that you see the sunrise at Geumsan Boriam in the morning, enjoy the beach’s water during the day, and at last, enjoy an evening of ocean fishing at either Namuseom Island or Dolseom Island (Rock Island), situated right in front of Sangju Beach. To one side of the white sands are campgrounds, and the surrounding area consists of shopping streets and accommodation.

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해))

9.9Km 2021-01-18

Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-5800

Well-known for its uncontaminated clear waters, Hallyeohaesang National Park was the country's first national marine park. The park is divided into six sections, spanning over the regions of Jisimdo Island in Geoje to Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The total area is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean water. The park is visited by over one million tourists every year for its scenic landscape and beautiful waters.

Mijo Restaurant (미조식당)

9.9Km 2024-02-26

232 Mijo-ro, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Mijo Restaurant, a dedicated anchovy restaurant located in Namhae German Village, specializes in myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy). This dish is crafted with freshly caught anchovies from Namhae, delicately seasoned with homemade chojang (red chili paste with vinegar). Complementing this are menu items such as galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) and myeolchi twigim (deep-fried anchovies). The assortment of fresh seafood side dishes varies with the seasons, enhancing the overall dining experience for visitors.

Seolli Skywalk (설리스카이워크)

10.2Km 2022-08-30

176, Misong-ro 303beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-70-4231-1117

Seolli Skywalk in Namhae offers panoramic views of the entire area. The first asymmetrical cantilever bridge in the nation, the skywalk stands at 36 meters off the ground and stretches 79 meters with a x_width of 4.5 meters. Nearly 43 meters of the length are on the suspended side of the cantilever, the longest in the nation. At the end of the walkway is a swing, designed with a them of "swinging in Bali."

Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해))

10.3Km 2024-02-23

166-11 Yongmunsa-gil, Idong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in tranquility for both body and mind. Renowned as a picturesque destination for autumn foliage, it attracts a multitude of tourists during the fall season.

Jodo Island (조도)

11.4Km 2024-02-23

5-10 Jodo-gil, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village, is known as Keunseom Island, while the smaller is called Jodo Island. A trail connecting the two islands offers an opportunity to marvel at an array of uniquely shaped rock formations.

Nodo Island (Kim Manjung Historic Site) (노도(김만중유허지))

11.8Km 2024-02-23

1-1 Nodo-gil, Sangju-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Nodo Island, where Kim Manjung, a scholar-official during the Joseon dynasty, spent three years in exile amid factional conflicts, preserves the remnants of his thatched house, a memorial stone, and a well. The island stands as a testament to its historical significance. Named "Nodo" for its historical association with the production of numerous oars, it is also known as Satgatseom Island, named for its resemblance to a Satgat. Blending captivating natural scenery with Kim Manjung's literary legacy, the island features the Seopo Literature Museum, a Folk Museum, and an Ecological Pond.

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Sacheon District) (한려해상국립공원(사천))

12.2Km 2021-01-19

Neukdo-dong, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-5800

Hallyeohaesang National Park is a national marine park that encompasses the most beautiful stretch of Korea’s south coast, covering parts of Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong, Namhae and Yeosu. The total area of the park is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean water. Not only does the park offer a outstanding view of mountains and the ocean, but it also serves as an educational site in reference to the Imjin War and the feats of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Wolpo Dugok Beach (두곡, 월포해수욕장)

12.3Km 2025-01-15

77 Nammyeon-ro 111beon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Situated 14 kilometers from Namhae-eup, Wolpo Dugok Beach offers a blend of pebbles and sand, rather than a plain sand shore. Surrounded by a pine forest, it is a perfect place to spend quiet family time and enjoy rock fishing. The coastal road next to the beach offers a breathtaking view. The beach is 70 meters wide and 900 meters long with an average depth of 1-2 meters.

Honghyeon Village (남해 홍현마을)

13.1Km 2025-01-15

9-7 Nammyeon-ro 353beon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

The colorful Honghyeon Village was once called Rara because many conches, called sora in Korean, were caught here for living. Later the village was named Honghyeon Village due to its location next to Rainbow Hill. Renowned for its excellent water quality, the village held Korea’s first abalone festival in 1999. It was selected as one of the “100 Rural Villages to Live and Visit” by the Rural Development Administration.

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