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Samcheonpodaegyo Park (삼천포대교공원)

19.7Km    2020-05-26

17, Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-831-2415

Samcheonpodaegyo Park is located near the landmark of Namhae, Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge, which connects Sacheon-si to nearby island.

Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬))

Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬))

19.7Km    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.

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

19.7Km    2024-03-08

Sangam-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.

As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead hikers to the peak within about four hours. The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking. Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms. In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain. The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant. During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods.

Sacheon Eye (사천아이)

19.9Km    2024-02-23

18 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sacheon Eye, the only ferris wheel in Sacheon, is located at Aramaru, a comprehensive tourist destination that includes a cable car, an aquarium, and a zoo. Rising to 72 meters above sea level, it offers a sweeping panorama of the Namhae Coastal Hallyeosudo. The ferris wheel's roughly ten-minute ride, equipped with air conditioning, provides a cool and comfortable experience. This allows visitors to enjoy the stunning sea views comfortably, even in the summer months.