Sangju Silver Sand Beach (상주 은모래비치)

9.3Km 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.

Namhae Pyeonbaek National Recreational Forest (국립 남해편백자연휴양림)

9.5Km 2021-07-23

658, Geumam-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-7881

Namhae Pyeonbaek National Recreational Forest, opened in 1998, is located near the south sea with a forest full of cypress trees. With a total area of 2.27 million square meters, the recreational forest is an ideal place for relaxation with a view. The observatory, approximately one hour walk from the entrance, provides an amazing view of the south sea with various size islands. The recreational forest offers visitors facilities including accommodations, outdoor classroom and more. There are also many historic sites including Chungnyeolsa Temple.

German Village (독일마을)

10.3Km 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.

Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)

10.3Km 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)

11.1Km 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)

11.2Km 2025-03-21

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.

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory (남해보물섬전망대)

11.7Km 2023-01-18

720 , Dongbu-daero, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-6022

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory is a structure that embodies a "lighthouse that beautifully lights up Namhae," the southernmost tip of Korea. The 360° panoramic view from inside the building is equivalent to what can be seen from an ultra-luxury cruise ship and is difficult to find anywhere else in the country. From the Skywalk on the second floor, you can walk over the first glass skywalk built in Korea, get a clear view of gorgeous Namhae over a cliff, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sunset and moonrise of the South Sea.

Seolli Skywalk (설리스카이워크)

12.5Km 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."

Mijo Restaurant (미조식당)

14.0Km 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.

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

14.9Km 2024-02-20

Ocheon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Mosageum Beach is a beach located on Odongdo Island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. With a pristine shoreline stretching 225 meters, it offers shallow waters and clean seawater, perfect for swimming. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and offering a tranquil atmosphere, it's an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation during the peak season. The coastal road around the beach is also famous for its sunrise views.

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