Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬))

6.1 Km 22109 2022-12-29

17-11, Jeodo-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-835-1023

Jeodo Island derives its name from the abundance of paper mulberry (a fiber crop largely used for papermaking) growing on the island. The letter "jeo" refers to paper mulberry, while "-do" refers to island.

On Jeodo Island, one can get a glimpse of what daily life in a small fishing village is like. The island can also be seen just behind the bamboo weirs from Siran Dock. The view is a combination of a lighthouse, fishing site, lush meadows, and lodgings with the ocean in the background. Fishing using bamboo weirs is a rare sight to see in Korea, and can only be found on the southern coast.

Samcheonpo Jeongseobang (삼천포맛집정서방)

6.7 Km 2517 2024-02-23

269 Jinsam-ro, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Samcheonpo Jeongseobang is a renowned Korean restaurant in Samcheonpo, celebrated for its use of seasonal seafood sourced from the nearby sea. The signature menu, the Samcheonpo haemul bapsang (seafood set menu), presents a tempting array of options. It includes assorted seafoods, seasonal hoe (sliced raw fish), saengseon gui (grilled fish), and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab). Visitors can also explore nearby attractions, such as the Sacheon Cable Car Recreation Forest, Namildae Beach, Yongdu Park, and Nosan Park.

Maesa Old house [Korea Quality] / 고성 최필간고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.0 Km 11034 2020-09-08

55, Hakdongdoldam-gil, Hail-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-3824-4724

One of the outstanding features of the Old House of Choi Pilgan in Goseong, which is currently owned by Choi Yeong-deok, is the stone wall. Listed as Gyeongsangnam-do Cultural Property No. 178, it has higher stone walls than most other traditional Korean houses once owned by a noble family in the past. The village where this house is located can be easily found, since there is a road sign at the forked road with the Old Hakdong Stone Wall on the National Road toward Impo. Visitors to this site are advised to take a leisurely walk along the ancient stone walls instead of driving around them. This head house of Jeonju Choi Clan has been passed down to the eldest son of the family for 11 generations. With an area of 6,611m², the house consists of a room next to the main gate, the main building, a detached house with a wooden porch, a master bedroom used by the head of the household, and a small warehouse. The inner gate divides the house in half, each designated for male and female members of the household as was the tradition of the noble families in the olden times.

Elim Marina & Resort [Korea Quality] 엘림마리나 & 리조트[한국관광 품질인증]

14.5 Km 0 2023-05-23

74-19, Dongbu-daero 1122beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-6767

Elim Marina Resort, in Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a multi-recreational space with accommodations. Guests can sail yachts and ride jet boats, or relax with good food and music. The luxurious rooms have an ocean view. Visitors will feel they have found a restful oasis like the biblical Elim.

House N Garden (원예예술촌)

14.7 Km 29085 2020-06-01

39, Yesul-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-4702

House N Garden was created by people who love gardens including Park Won-suk, the TV actress. The garden is comprised of themed private gardens such as the perfume, palm tree, topiary, vegetable, windmill, spa, flower roof gardens and other facilities including a path, a pond, observation deck, a pavilion, a fountain, flower road, flower fences, and a green house. In addition, the garden offers the facilities like a cutting-edge video room, performance room, exhibition room, a café, and a guest house for visitors.

German Village (독일마을)

15.0 Km 89567 2022-12-26

89-7 , Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-8897

The German Village was built for Korean residents who returned from living in Germany. Many Koreans lived in Germany where they earned foreign currency during the modernization of Korea in the 1960s. The area is now a unique tourism spot related to German culture. In 2001, the areas of Mulgeon-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, where the Windbreak Forest (Natural Monument) is located, underwent a development worth 3 billion won ($2 million USD) implemented by Namhae-gun and eventually formed a village spanning over 99,174 ㎡.

Korean residents in Germany directly imported materials from Germany to build German-style houses. Some villagers who make frequent visits to Germany operate their vacant house as a tourist guesthouse. Attractions nearby are the Windbreak Forest and the Mulmi Coastal Road, one of the most beautiful coastal drives in Korea.

German Village Oktoberfest (남해 독일마을 맥주축제)

15.0 Km 28466 2023-09-11

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-8603

Held annually in October, German Village's Oktoberfest features exhibitions related to the history of the South Korean nurses and miners who went to work in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. Those who moved back to Korea were instrumental in the establishment of the German Village in Namhae. Visitors can try German food and drinks such as sausage and beer, enjoy German cultural performances, or participate in beer-related games and competitions.

Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)

15.0 Km 6148 2022-12-27

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-3540

Namhae German Exhibition Hall opened on June 28, 2014 to display the history and artifacts related to Korean miners and nurses who were sent to Germany for work in the 1960s. At the time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an unemployment rate of 30%. The exhibition hall shows the sad and lonely reality these workers lived through while working away from their home country in order to send money home to their families.

Ohburim (어부림)

15.1 Km 5980 2024-02-23

1126 Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ohburim is a local restaurant near the German Village in Namhae-gun. The highlight of their menu is the Ohburim bapsang (Ohburim set menu), featuring myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The Ohburim bapsang requires advance reservations. Prepared without any chemical seasonings, its flavors come exclusively from myeolchi aekjeot (salted anchovy sauce), doenjang (soybean paste), and sun-dried salt, resulting in clean and unadorned tastes.

Haeoreum Art Village (해오름예술촌)

15.9 Km 20068 2022-08-26

995, Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-0706

Remodeling a closed school, Haeoreum Art Village supports work studios for local artists and offers a wide array of art and cultural programs.

Beautiful surroundings, artistic buildings, and splendid landscaping architecture have drawn many visitors to the village. Introduced in TV programs, newspapers, and magazines, the village has quickly become a popular tourist destination.

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