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Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)

Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)

.0M    2023-12-22

30 Hwanggye 2-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

As a famous attraction that goes well with the charming surrounding scenery: the stream flowing from Gujangsan Mountain is beautiful and the surrounding rock cliffs spread out like a folding screen. In addition to the scenery, the sound of waterfall plunging down from a 20-meter-high cliff is like roaring thunder. The amount of water may vary, but it never runs out, making one forget the heat even in the middle of summer. The lowest tier of the waterfall pool is so deep, that legend has it that a dragon had once lived in the bottom of the pool. Ancient scholars were so fascinated by the beautiful scenery that they often compared it to the famous Yeosanpokpo Falls in China.

Hapcheon Film Park (합천 영상테마파크)

Hapcheon Film Park (합천 영상테마파크)

4.2Km    2024-01-05

119 , Dongseo-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-3761

Hapcheon Film Park is filled with a unique atmosphere and things to see in every alley, and has been used as a filming location for over 190 dramas, movies, and music videos set in the 1920s to the 1980s. Visitors can look around using trams, wagons, and more while they take pictures of every place. Behind the theme park are the nation's best bonsai park and a garden theme park that span an area of ​​150,000 ㎡. In addition to the main Cheong Wa Dae filming set, there is a bonsai greenhouse, an ecological forest experience center, and a wood culture experience center that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.
* No cars are allowed to the Cheong Wa Dae filming set (as of September 1, 2019)

Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

6.0Km    2023-12-22

Area of Hapcheonhoban-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hapcheon Dam, located about 16 kilometers southwest of Hapcheon-eup, was completed in December 1988. It can hold 790 million tons of water and produce 234 million kilowatts annually. The lakeside road that runs from Hapcheon to Geochang after passing the dam is a romantic driving course reminiscent of Chuncheonho Lake or Chungjuho Lake, and the clean and clear lake with its beautiful surrounding scenery captivates vacationers on the road. It's a great place to enjoy a lakeside drive when the cherry blossoms bloom in early April.

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

8.7Km    2025-01-13

4, Hwangmaesangongwon-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-4752

Located at the border between Gahoe-myeon and Daebyeong-myeon of Hapcheon, Hwangmaesan Mountain has long been considered a guardian mountain of Hapcheon, but was rarely ever featured in hiking or tourist publications. Thanks to this, the mountain's natural environment has been kept in pristine condition. In 1983, the mountain was designated as a county park and now, along with Gayasan Mountain, it is regarded as one of the major mountains in Hapcheon. Hwangmaesan Mountain is one of the last mountain peaks of the Taebaek Mountain Range, and reaches an altitude of 1,113 meters. Pine trees and royal azalea decorate the rocky mountain. From the summit, hikers can see Hapcheonho Lake and Jirisan, Deogyusan, and Gayasan Mountains.

Sancheong Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산(산청))

9.6Km    2021-04-13

Hwangmaesan-ro 1202beon-gil, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6901

One of the last mountains of the Taebaek Mountain Range, Hwangmaesan Mountain is located in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do. The mountain features fantastic rock formations and a beautiful vista from the summit that resembles arpricot blossoms. It is said that anyone who prays from the summit will have their wish come true, drawing in plenty of earnest hikers. In May, a large field near the summit is covered in vibrant pink royal azaleas. Attractions on the mountain include Bakjwigol Valley, Norubawi, Heundeulbawi, Janggunbawi, Chotdaebawi, Geobukbawi and Sinseonbawi Rocks among others.

Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy (옥계서원(합천))

9.8Km    2021-03-17

3078-13, Seobu-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-3178

Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy was built to store Yulgok Yi I's writings, "Gyeokmongyogyeol" and "Haedongyeonwonnok." Okgyeseowon was originally founded approximately 4 kilometers away from Hyangok-dong on the third year of Yeongjo's reign (1725) before it was closed due to the seowon abolishment policy by Heungseon Daewongun. On the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign, it was re-built about 200 meters away from the east side of the village. The academy is composed of a lecture hall, Sowonsa, Naesammun, Oesammun, Gwallisa and more.

Hambyeongnu Pavilion (함벽루)

9.8Km    2024-02-02

80 Jukjuk-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-3178

Included in Hapcheon's Eight Scenic Views, Hambyeongnu Pavilion was built in 1321, during the 8th year of Goryeo King Chungsuk by Hapcheon County Lord Kim. The location at the base of Daeyaseong Fortress, the pavilion offers views of Jeongyangho Lake on the Hwanggang River. The pavilion was visited by many poets, with writings from Toegye Yi Hwang, Nammyeong Josil, and Wooam Song Si-yeol hanging from tablets inside, and a rock engraved with "Hambyeongnu" in the handwriting of Song Si-yeol behind the pavilion.
Hambyeongnu is a 3-pillar wide by 2-pillar deep, 2-story pavilion, with an octagonal roof connected with a frame of five parts. The roof of the pavilion is famous in that when it rains, the water drips straight off the eaves and into the river below.

Yeonhosa Temple (연호사)

9.8Km    2021-08-12

80, Jukjuk-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-931-2508

Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Hwangusan Mountain, the temple faces the Hwanggang River. Designated as one of the Eight Great Views of Hapcheon, the temple is surrounded by mountains with a cliff on its back. The view of the gently flowing river from Hambyeongnu Pavilion is relaxing, even on rainy days when raindrops fall into the river.

Byeokgyegyegok (Chalbi) Valley (벽계(찰비)계곡)

Byeokgyegyegok (Chalbi) Valley (벽계(찰비)계곡)

15.3Km    2021-02-20

201, Byeokgye-ro, Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-570-4958

Byeokgyegyegok Valley in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam region begins at Jagulsan Mountain and runs down along Hanusan Mountain, showcasing deep valleys and interesting rock formations. Also called Chalbigyegok Valley, the valley has clean water flowing all year round. The valley’s stream from the waterfall creates big and small ponds along its way, most famous among which are Gaksiso and Nongso ponds.

The biggest draw of this attraction is the crystal clear pond waters that are clean enough to reflect the surrounding forest like a natural mirror. Byeokgye Tourist Site and Byeokgye Reservoir located near the tail-end of the valley are growing into full-fledged tourist attractions for camping and fishing.

Sancheongyulsuwon (산청율수원)

Sancheongyulsuwon (산청율수원)

15.6Km    2024-12-19

36 , Sindeunggahoe-ro, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-974-0221, +82-10-9802-1132

Sancheong Yulsuwon is a hanok stay in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, which has been remodelled from the old Goheon yangban house - with the aim not just of providing accomodation but also of promoting hanok culture. The different buildings are arranged according to feng shui, with Yeongsumun (the gate house), the inner and outer Sarangchae, the dining room and the bathhouse, all arranged protectively around the Anchae or women’s house. Bathrooms and kitchens are installed in all rooms, and the Hagyejae(anchae) has a numaru or upper floor - from where the view is beautiful. There is a red clay Korean sauna in Seoljodang(bathhouse). Nearby tourist attractions include Daewonsa Valley, Namsayedamchon, and Jeongchwiam.