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Gyeongnam

125 places to visit · 4 festivals on or coming up · 6 shows and exhibitions

The south coast province: Jinju’s river lanterns, the island harbours of Tongyeong and Geoje, the cherry blossoms of Jinhae, and two of Korea’s greatest temples, Haeinsa and Tongdosa. Busan is the easiest base for most of it.

From Seoul3–4 hours by train or bus, or 1 hour from Busan
How long1–3 days from Busan
Best forThe coast and islands, festivals, temples

GuidesJinju Lantern Festival 2026: 3–18 OctoberTemplestay in Korea: a night in a Buddhist templeCherry blossom 2027: planning before the forecast

Parks & nature (30)Neighbourhoods & streets (20)Beaches & islands (15)Palaces & heritage (12)Theme parks & experiences (11)Temples (9)Viewpoints (7)Where to eat (6)Museums & galleries (5)Traditional markets (4)Hanok & folk villages (3)Hiking & mountains (3)

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Festivals in Gyeongnam

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Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum FestivalNow
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival

GyeongnamFree
Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics FestivalNow
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival

GyeongnamFree
Fisherman's Market X Port Village TongyeongNow
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Fisherman's Market X Port Village Tongyeong

GyeongnamFree
Lucky's Mysterious Picnic on Dotseom IslandD-8
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Lucky's Mysterious Picnic on Dotseom Island

GyeongnamFree

On stage & on show

More in Gyeongnam

Jangsado Sea Park (장사도해상공원)
Theme parks & experiences

Jangsado Sea Park

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))
Theme parks & experiences

Jinyangho Park

Lotte Water Park (롯데워터파크)
Theme parks & experiences

Lotte Water Park

Masan Robot Land (마산로봇랜드)
Theme parks & experiences

Masan Robot Land

Oedo-Botania (외도 보타니아)
Theme parks & experiences

Oedo-Botania

Pyeongsari Park (평사리공원)
Theme parks & experiences

Pyeongsari Park

Bugok Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (부곡온천 관광특구)
Theme parks & experiences

Bugok Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone

Donam Tourist Complex (도남관광지)
Theme parks & experiences

Donam Tourist Complex

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