Gimhae Nakdonggang River Rail Park (김해낙동강레일파크)

14.5 Km 9342 2022-12-29

41, Masa-ro 473beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gimhae Nakdonggang River rail bike runs for about 3km in distance and you may enjoy nakdonggang river's beautiful view while riding on the rail bike. Experience a unique atmosphere as you bypass the vintage railway bridge, and a wine cave can also be found in the vicinity.

Bugok Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (부곡온천 관광특구)

15.2 Km 11223 2024-02-27

77 Oncheonjungang-ro, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bugok, named after its cast-iron pot-like terrain, boasts the hottest spring in Korea with a temperature of 78°C. It features various attractions such as Hanol Park and fountain park for performances, a refreshing trail, golf courses, and foot baths. Bugok Hot Springs is believed to be effective for arthritis, skin diseases, and fatigue recovery. Nearby attractions include Uponeup Marsh, Hwawangsan Mountain, and the Gaya Tombs.

Lake Hills Golftel Bugok (레이크힐스 골프텔 부곡)

15.8 Km 6777 2019-02-08

41, Oncheon 2(i)-gil, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-536-5181

Lake Hills Golftel Bugok is a premium hotel that offers sulfuric hot springs maintained at 78℃. In addition, the hotel features Hwangto (red clay), Maekbanseok (elvan), Seubsik water sauna and an outdoor bath. The hotel features 40 Western-style and 46 Korean-style guestrooms, as well as restaurants serving a variety of dishes, a cocktail bar, a fitness center and convention facilities. Guests may also hike in the nearby Hwawangsan Mountain National Park, or visit other tourist sites such as Upo Swamp, famous for a seasonal bird migration, Yeongsanhoguk Park, Manokjeong Park and ice caverns.

Hackberry Tree in Bukbu-ri (창원북부리팽나무)

16.0 Km 0 2024-02-15

102-1 Bukbu-ri, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hackberry Tree in Bukbu-ri is the most famous “celebrity tree” in Changwon. It became famous after appearing in episodes 7 and 8 of the popular drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022).” The tree sits on a hilltop, allowing visitors to enjoy the cool breeze and the panoramic view of Changwon's old neighborhood. Bukbu-ri village entrance has signposts leading to the hackberry here and there with drawings of dolphins symbolizing the drama (the drama protagonist’s favorite animal), making it convenient for tourists to reach the tree. The hackberry tree is estimated to be over 500 years old, and its size and scale cannot be captured with a camera in one frame. It is a protected tree designated by the state, visitors are advised to refrain from touching or getting close to the tree.

Bugok Royal Hotel (부곡 로얄관광호텔)

16.1 Km 8808 2019-07-31

3, Oncheonjungang-ro, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bugok Royal Hotel is located in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The hotel is popular for its sulfur spring and convenient amenities offered at a reasonable cost.

Hwawangsan Spa Hotel (화왕산스파호텔 (구, 가든 관광호텔))

16.2 Km 4589 2021-02-06

3, Oncheon 1-gil, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-536-5771

Hwawangsan Spa Hotel is 30 minutes away from Miryang Station by car. It houses a sauna, serminar room, and kids land as subsidiary facilities.

Cheongdo Namsan Valley (청도 남산계곡)

16.6 Km 51847 2024-02-08

68-32 Dongcheon-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Namsan Valley finds its source in a modest stream located on the northern slopes of Namsan Mountain in Cheongdo. This charming valley, adorned with rocky cliffs and crystal-clear waters, provides a refreshing respite from the sweltering summer heat. At the entrance to the valley, you'll encounter the Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage, a historical gem and the oldest stone ice storage facility in Korea. Strolling further along the valley, you'll find lines of intriguing rocks, carved with poems, including Chwiam and Ungeumcheon. These natural landmarks served as gathering spots for Seonbi, scholars from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, who came here to revel in the beauty of nature and craft spontaneous poems, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts.

Cheongdo Hanok School (청도한옥학교)

16.7 Km 9620 2021-08-13

156, Yangjeong-gil, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-373-8555

Located on the slopes of Namsan Mountain, the Cheongdo Hanok School is an educational center for carpenters who specialize in hanok (traditional Korean architecture).

Hanok buildings hold cultural and historical values and the school has been gaining in popularity not only among carpenters, but also those who are interested in enjoying and upholding Korea's proud architectural history. The entrance of the school is marked with a large traditional "Neowa" (a house roofed with thick, unfinished shingles of pine) that immediately catches the eye.

The school provides three types of courses. There is a basic carpentry course to teach people how to make wooden objects and structures, a course to nurture professional carpenters, and a course to teach carpenters how to build Hanok. The school’s hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to make a traditional Korean window and to saw and plane wood. There are cultural programs for children as well. Children, along with their parents, can make rice cake by pounding rice with a large hammer, bake sweet potatoes, or join a seminar on traditional Korean houses. The cultural programs change with each season.

Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival (청도반시축제)

17.7 Km 9990 2021-11-02

1846, Cheongnyeo-ro, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-370-6376

Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival is held in October at an outdoor stage in Cheongdo-gun. ‘Bansi’ (seedless persimmon) features an astringent taste with a flat-shape, unlike the long-shape of gotgam (a peeled persimmon that is dried in the sun through natural drafts) spreading through Sangju and Yeongdong. The festival features various events and hands-on programs. This year’s festival will be held online to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School (청도향교)

17.7 Km 17360 2024-03-25

36 Donggyo-gil, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hyanggyo Local Confucian Schools were government-run provincial schools established separately during Korea's Goryeo and Joseon periods. It was a place for achieving success in government or for holding ancestral rites. Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School was first built in 1568 in the middle of the Joseon dynasty and has been relocated twice. This location is known as the burial place for Toegye Yi Hwang, the face of Korea's 1,000 won note and a historical figure who established Confucianism in Korea. One can see the shape of a tile-roofed hanok, and flowers and trees surround it, making it a nice place to stroll.

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