City: Gyeongsangnam-do
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South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도, translit. Gyeongsangnam-do, Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.saŋ.nam.do]) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is at Changwon. It is adjacent to the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. There is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists. Automobile and petrochemical factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of the province, extending from Ulsan through Busan, Changwon, and Jinju.
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1. Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
During the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival in early April, South Korea's naval history is freshened up by the early April cherry blossom bloom. For ten days, Jinhae's usually off-limits naval base is flooded with 2.6 million tourists enjoying the fresh and fragrant air, taking pictures as they stroll along petal-littered paths. The tree-lined city streets create breathtaking flower tunnels and charming photo-ops loom around every corner. The coinciding Military Band and Honour Guard Festival provides music and performances for guests while the area's Jehwangsan Mountain Park offers unlimited views of the remarkable spring scenery.
2. Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By baseBrisbane
We accidentally ended up in Jinju for the lantern festival when making our way back to Busan after hiking through Jirisan National Park. The stop-over was not really needed, but gave us one of the highlights of our trip. Absolutely worth going to if you are anywhere in the region at the right time of year. It was magical. We were completely unprepared for the scale of the event and the lanterns themselves - there must have been tens of thousands. It was one of those travel 'moments'... completely beyond expectations.
3. Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
For those interested in the healing properties of plants, the Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival should not be missed. Each fall, 800,000 people travel to one of South Korea's most prominent mountains, Jirisan, to learn about and harvest the bountiful medicinal herbs growing in the region. Visitors pick a variety of plant species, experience traditional remedies, and sample a number of medicinal foods. Art and culture exhibits, performances and oriental medicine check ups complete the jam-packed experience.
4. Tongyeong Great Battle of Hansan Festival
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3.5 based on 13 reviews
