Beating the Summer Heat by Rafting and Catching Minnows
7 stops · 1 Night, 2 Days
Sacheon-si in Gyeongsangnam-do has many rural experience villages. Among them, Bibongnae Village, Barian Village, and Choryang Marsh Snail Village offer substantial rural experience programs. It kills two birds with one stone, as visitors can stay in guesthouses within the experience villages and head to the nearby sea to enjoy swimming after completing their activities. The signature activity of Bibongnae Village is rafting. Wearing life jackets, visitors can ride log rafts on the stream. The wide yet shallow waters make it a safe and popular experience for children.
- Duration
- 1 Night, 2 Days
- Distance
- 62.40km
Along the way
- 1
Sangjeong Bibongnae Village
상정 비봉내마을
Bibongnae Village in Seojeong-ri, Gonyang-myeon, Sacheon-si, is surrounded by bamboo forests and offers various bamboo-related experience programs. Bibongnae Village features a vast bamboo forest spanning about 33,000 m². Bamboo trees reaching about 20 meters in height stand densely, appearing to cover the sky. Turning right at Gonyang IC on the Namhae Expressway and driving for about 1 km leads to the \nbamboo forest, which is very popular among children for its diverse bamboo experiences. Bibongnae Village was \ndesignated as a Farm Stay Village by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation in 2003, and as a \nGreen Rural Experience Village by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2007.MoreLess
- 2Dasolsa Temple
다솔사(경남)
Dasolsa Temple is a historic ancient temple founded by the Indian monk Yeongi Josa during the reign of King Jijeung of Silla. It was destroyed by fire during the Imjin War, but was greatly revived through \nreconstruction efforts over a 10-year period by monks in the 12th year of King Sukjong (1686), ten years later. However, 62 years later, in the 24th year of King Yeongjo (1748), it suffered a \ngreat disaster due to a large fire. In the 34th year of the same king (1758), several monks joined forces again to rebuild Myeongbujeon Hall, Daeyangnu Pavilion, and Sawangmun Gate. Then in December 1914, another fire broke out and all shrine pavilions burned down, but fortunately Daeyangnu Pavilion was not destroyed; following three years of reconstruction from the next year, this is the \nbuilding that stands today.MoreLess
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Daebangjin Gulhang Port
대방진굴항
Daebangjin Gulhang Port is an artificial harbor spanning 2,099 m² (635 pyeong) located on the outer shore of Daebang-dong, Sacheon-si. During the reign of King Sunjo of Joseon, the Jinju Military Commander established Daebangjin here for military communications and built an embankment to create a harbor, stationing around 300 standing soldiers and two battleships to serve as an anchorage for war vessels and defend against Japanese invaders. \nIt is said that during the Imjin War, it served as a naval fortress where turtle ships were hidden in the harbor before striking down enemy Japanese vessels. The harbor is surrounded by lush forests of trees and lined with various raw fish restaurants, attracting many tourists from outside throughout all four seasons.\nMoreLess
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Samcheonpo Cruise
삼천포유람선
A sightseeing cruise that comfortably and safely presents tourists with the natural wonders unfolding over the waters off Samcheonpo, the heart of the scenic Hallyeosudo waterway, making it a famous tourist attraction of Samcheonpo. Since March 2006, a large 450-ton cruise ship with a capacity of 700 passengers has been operating on a newly developed route that circles Suudo Island (Camellia Island) of Saryangdo from the Samcheonpo Bridge Pier. In addition, it operates hiking courses to Saryangdo and Suudo in Saryang-myeon.MoreLess
- 5Namildae Beach
남일대해수욕장
The exquisite Elephant Rock, which looks like a giant elephant drinking water, is a famous tourist attraction in Sacheon-si. Here, Namildae Beach attracts crowds of visitors year-round thanks to its clear sea water, soft sand, and nearby Jinneol Observatory surrounded by lush forests, as well as adjacent fishing spots. During the beach operating season, the Summer Beach Festival featuring the Beach Song Contest and Ocean Film Festival is held. Nearby \nattractions include cruise tours to view Changseon-Samcheonpo Bridge, the largest bridge in the Orient, and Hallyeohaesang National Park.MoreLess
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Sacheon Barian Village
사천 바리안마을
Head east from the Sanam-myeon Office along the paved City/County Road 1001 to find Ucheon Village in Ucheon-ri, facing the edge of Guryong Reservoir. The mountain behind the village, formed by a branch extending from Waryongsan Mountain (the main mountain of Sacheon), resembles a black kite feasting on prey. According to feng shui, the mountain behind the village is shaped like a resting cow (Wau-hyeong), with the tail in Waryongsan Mountain and the head located in the village, giving rise to the name Ucheon (meaning "Cow Stream"), which depicts a cow comfortably lying down after grazing on delicious grass from Waryongsan Mountain and drinking water from the stream.MoreLess
- 7KAI Aerospace Museum
사천 항공우주박물관
Located in Sanam-myeon, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, the Aerospace Museum consists of the Aerospace Hall, Freedom Defense Hall, and an outdoor exhibition area. The Aerospace Hall exhibits and presents the history of world aviation development, various aircraft models, and space exhibits in the space corner. The Freedom Defense Hall showcases a total of over 2,600 items—including graphic photographs, framed items, military gear, relics, firearms, and memorabilia—displaying the horrors of the June 25 Korean War, the exploits of the ROK Armed Forces who devoted their loyalty to safeguarding national sovereignty and democracy, and the status of UN participating nations. The outdoor exhibition area features 26 actual aircraft, including 6 aircraft produced by KAI (a world-class national enterprise contributing to national development), 10 actual aircraft that participated in the Korean War, and 9 retired ROK Air Force aircraft, as well as 3 tanks and 3 artillery/field guns used during the Korean War, an actual J-47-GE-27 turbojet engine, and rockets/modules.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated