Gyeongsangnam-do
Places to visit in Jinju-si
This city has a rich history of culture and crafts against a backdrop of rivers, lakes, and forests. Enjoy Jinyangho Lake and the arboretum, along with woodcraft and museum exhibitions.
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Places to visit
14 placesWolasan Forest Pearl
This forest recreation complex centered on Wolasan Mountain includes a Wood Land, forest leisure sports facilities, and a natural recreation forest. Enjoy a range of forest activities close to the city.
View on mapGyeongsangnam-do Arboretum
This arboretum is a learning center for the natural ecology of forests, plants, and animals, with more than 3,340 plant species. Themed exhibition halls and gardens make it a popular place for outings and dates.
View on mapJinyang Lake
Jinyang Lake pairs views of Jirisan Mountain with open waters, lakeside mist, and evening sunsets. Attractions include Jinyang Lake Park, a rest area and observatory, Wish Steps, a zoo, the Jinju Traditional Bullfighting Arena, the Namgang Dam Water Culture Center, a children's traffic park, and a road around the lake.
View on mapJinju Woodcraft Training Center
Located in Myeongseok-myeon, an area known for its woodworking tradition and Gyeongsangnam-do intangible heritage, the center promotes the value of Jinju woodcraft. It runs workshops, daytime and evening woodworking education programs, and exhibitions to help pass on this craft.
View on mapJinju K-Entrepreneurship Center
This exhibition and education space uses the former Jisu Elementary School. Explore the stories of businesspeople who studied here and materials about entrepreneurship.
View on mapJinju Silk Museum
This museum introduces the history and culture of Jinju's silk industry. Learn how silk is made and explore traces of the local industry.
View on mapJinju Bronze Age Museum
The museum introduces Bronze Age sites excavated around Namgang Dam. Explore artifacts and recreated displays to learn about life at the time.
View on mapJinju Pterosaur Track Exhibition Hall
This site preserves and displays fossil footprints made by pterosaurs, birds, and dinosaurs. Explore traces of ancient life through the fossil site and excavation materials.
View on mapJinju Lee Seong-ja Art Museum
This art museum introduces artist Lee Seong-ja's paintings and artistic vision. Take in colors and forms shaped by her experiences of both Eastern and Western cultures.
View on mapMulbitnaru Rest Stop (Kim Si-min Cruise)
This riverside stop is where you board the Kim Si-min cruise on the Namgang River in Jinju. Take in the wooden architecture and river scenery, and view Jinju Fortress from the boat.
View on mapJinju Fortress
A leading attraction and historic site in Jinju, it was selected for Korea's 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots for eight consecutive years. During the Imjin War, commander Kim Si-min defeated a Japanese force of more than 20,000 with around 3,800 troops here, one of the war's three major victories. Relics and historic sites can be found inside the fortress.
View on mapJinju Battle History Park
The park was created to commemorate the Battle of Jinju during the Imjin War, honor the spirit of loyalty and devotion to the country associated with Jinju, and present this historic site of overcoming a national crisis as a tourism resource. It preserves historical value across different eras and has become a heritage complex encompassing diverse cultures.
View on mapJinju Namgang Lantern Exhibition Hall
The hall runs exhibitions and programs about Jinju lanterns, a symbol of the city, and displays them year-round in its outdoor garden. It offers visitors a place to engage with art.
View on mapIlho Square Jinju Station
This part of the railway culture park presents memories of the former Jinju Station. Railway materials and the area around the station show how the city has changed.
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Scenes of the area
- Discover forests and lakes in Jinju-si.
- Take a museum stroll in Jinju-si.
- See Jinju Fortress and the lights along the Namgang River.