Places to visit in Gimhae-si

• Gimhae Hanok Experience Center

  This hanok experience center combines traditional charm with modern conveniences.

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• Tomb of King Suro

  This is the tomb of King Suro, founder of the Garak Kingdom, and a landmark cultural heritage site in Gimhae.

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• Birthplace of President Roh Moo-hyun

  Former President Roh Moo-hyun was born here on September 1, 1946, and lived here until he was eight. The traditional thatched-roof house has two rooms and a kitchen in the main building, with a shed and an old-style toilet in an outbuilding.

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• Gimhae Gaya Theme Park

  Explore Gaya history through play, hands-on activities, and exhibitions in this experience-based theme park.

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• Clayarch Gimhae Museum

  This museum focuses on architecture and ceramic art. Its exhibitions show the different ways ceramics can be used in buildings and spaces.

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• Lotte Water Park

  This water park is designed around a Polynesian theme. Check which indoor and outdoor pools and rides are operating before you visit.

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• Gimhae Astronomical Observatory

  This observatory on a mountain in Gimhae offers a look at the stars and the universe. It provides planetarium and observation programs, though actual viewing depends on the weather.

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• Gaya Land

  This adventure amusement park is across from Gaya Theme Park.

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• Gimhae Nakdonggang Rail Park

  Built along the Gyeongjeon Line, which connects Samnangjin Station in Miryang with Gwangju Songjeong Station, the park features a rail bike, a wine tunnel, a train cafe, and a railway bridge observatory.

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• Daeseong-dong Tombs

  A Gaya-era burial complex in downtown Gimhae, where you can learn about the funerary culture and history of Geumgwan Gaya.

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• Gimhae National Museum

  A national museum where you can see Gaya artifacts and cultural heritage excavated in Gimhae and other regions.

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• Royal Tomb of Queen Consort of King Suro

  A site believed to be the tomb of a Gaya queen. Walk through the burial grounds and explore traces of the ancient royal family.

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• Gujibong Peak

  A peak associated with the founding legend of Gaya and a historic site where you can explore the early history and traditions of Gimhae.

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• Gimhae Bonghwang-dong Historic Site

  A Gaya-era archaeological site in downtown Gimhae, with traces of ancient life and fortifications in the area.

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• Seosang-dong Dolmen

  A Bronze Age dolmen site in Seosang-dong, Gimhae. Explore traces of the region's prehistoric past.

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• Haeban Stream

  A stream that runs through downtown Gimhae and joins the Joman River. Walk or cycle along the waterway.

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• Gimhae Hangeul Museum

  A public museum about the lives and research of Korean language scholars Yi Yun-jae and Heo Ung, both from Gimhae.

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• Yeonji Park

  A waterside park in Gimhae, with a large pond, walking paths around the lake, and wooden bridges.

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• Bunsan Mountain

  A mountain stretching alongside Gimhae's urban area. Follow the hiking trails to see fortress remains and views over the city.

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• Bunsanseong Fortress

  A fortress atop Bunsan Mountain, where you can walk along the walls and look down over Gimhae's urban area and plains.

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• Sineosan Mountain

  A mountain in Gimhae, with trails from Eunhasa Temple to the summit and eastern peak, passing through forests and ridgelines.

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• Mucheoksan Mountain

  This mountain lies in Saengnim-myeon, north of Gimhae. Hike among its rocky terrain and visit Cheonji Pond partway up the slope.

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• Bongha Village

  This village in Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae, is the hometown of former President Roh Moo-hyun, where he lived after leaving office. Explore the village scenery and its memorial and cultural spaces.

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• Jangyusa Temple

  This Jogye Order temple sits on the slopes of Bulmosan Mountain. See its stone reliquary stupa and learn about the legend of the temple's founding.

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• LetsRun Park Busan Gyeongnam

  This horse racing park spans Suga-dong in Gimhae and Gangseo-gu in Busan. It has a racetrack and horse-themed spaces for a day out.

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Scenes of the area

• Discover traces of Gaya in Gimhae-si.
• Enjoy art and play in Gimhae-si.
• Gimhae holds memories of the Gaya capital.
• Traces of Gaya remain beside Haeban Stream.
• Ponds and Hangul meet in the city center.
• Bunsungsan Mountain's fortress walls overlook Gimhae.
• Fields and mountains lie northwest of the Nakdong River.
• Green landscapes spread south of Jangyu.

Nearby areas

• Yangsan-siNext door
• Miryang-siNext door
• Buk-gu, BusanNext door
• Changwon-siNext door
• Gangseo-gu, BusanNext door