South Gyeongsang

South Korea-South Gyeongsang.svg|Location of South Gyeonsang in South Korea

South Gyeongsang (Korean: 경상 남도 Gyeongsangnam-do, 慶尙南道) is a province of South Korea. The abbreviated name Gyeongnam (경남), formerly Kyungnam, is also used.

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Cities

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• GPS 35.1333 ,129.05 Busan - South Korea's second largest city and a major port with famous fish markets and festivals
• GPS 35.270 ,128.663 Changwon - The capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do

Korea-Geoje-Oedo 4080&1&2-06 - Botanic Gardens in the sea on Geoje Island

• GPS 34.85,128.58|zoom=11 Geoje - The second largest island in Korea. Known for its gorgeous coast line.
• GPS 35.2341,128.8811|zoom=11 Gimhae - Growing city just west of Busan and home to Busan's international airport.
• GPS 35.200|,128.0|zoom=11 Jinju - A excellently maintained town known for its ruined fortress.
• GPS 35.4933,128.748|zoom=11 Miryang - Country town known for the Miryang "Arirang" and Yeongnamnu Pavilion. On the KTX line to Busan.
• GPS 35.066667,128.083333|zoom=11 Sacheon - Port city with an airport.
• GPS 34.853,128.434|zoom=11 Tongyeong - A beautiful port city near Geoje with many surrounding islands and good food.
• GPS 35.55,129.317|zoom=11 Ulsan - A purpose built corporate city on the coast east of Busan.
• GPS 35.336034,129.030641|zoom=11 Yangsan - City to the north of Busan

Busan tower view 074 - The main city of Busan

More Destinations

Korea-Geoje-Oedo 4078-06 - The scenery of Geoji Island Changnyeong GPS 35.544414,128.492181 - Upo Wetlands and Hot Springs. Also known for onions. Haman GPS 35.236,128.4213 - Seat of the Ara a. Famous for its watermelons. Namhae GPS 34.837,127.892 - Large island in northwest Gyeongsangnam-do. Popular destination for fishing and natural beauty. Geochang - Large county bordering Gyeongnam-do in the northwest. Very mountainous region with high peaks. Hapcheon - The famous temple Haeinsa and asan National Park are located in Hapcheon. Sancheong - Daewonsa and part of Jirisan National Park. Goseong (South Gyeongsang)|Goseong - Hosted the Dinosaur Expo 2009. There are a number of fossil sites throughout the county. Hamyang - The entrance to Jirisan National Park is in Hamyang. Uiryeong - County between Haman and Jinju. Hadong - Beautiful rural county known for its wild tea culture. Part of Jirisan National Park is also in Hadong. Gayasan National Park GPS 35.816,128.116| - home to Haeinsa Temple, one of Korea's Three Jewel Temples and a World Heritage Site Jirisan National Park GPS 35.29,127.632 Somaemuldo GPS 34.62,128.54 - a remote island and tourist spot far to the south of Geoje

South Gyeongsang Halal Travel Guide

On the opposite side of the mainland from Seoul, South Gyeongsang as an important part of the nation having been the only area not occupied by the Communist forces during the Korean War and birthplace of many of the nation's presidents.

The main cities of Busan and Ulsan are administratively not part of South Gyeongsang, but are included here anyway from a logical perspective.

Local Language in South Gyeongsang

This region has a strong Korean dialect that is distinct from the standard Korean spoken in Seoul.

English is less widely spoken than Seoul, although people in the main towns will likely understand more than those from the nationside areas.

Japanese is more widely spoken here than elsewhere in Korea.

Travel to South Gyeongsang

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in South Gyeongsang

This region is well connected to Seoul via the high speed KTX train. Major stations include Busan, Ulsan and Miryang.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from South Gyeongsang

Airport Gimhae 6 - Busan's airport in Gimhae

• International Flights to Busan's Gimhae_International_Airport|Gimhae International Airport (IATA Code: PUS) airport are from China, Japan and other east Asian countries.
• Incheon International Airport (IATA Code: ICN) is also very well connected to this province, with high speed KTX trains getting you to Busan and other major cities within 150 minutes.
• Sacheon airport (IATA Code: HIN) Flights from Jeju and Seoul–Gimpo.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in South Gyeongsang

There are fast and slow ferries from Japan to the port of Busan.

Cruise ships do sometimes visit Busan as well.

How to get around in South Gyeongsang

Travel on a Bus in South Gyeongsang

Towns and cities in the region are very well connected via limousine bus.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in South Gyeongsang

Train travel between towns is feasible although this will often be a slower option than the bus. There are some high speed KTX train connections between the larger towns.

By car

Car rental is feasible, although be careful of the heavy traffic in Busan and the erratic driving style associated with this area.

What to see in South Gyeongsang

• View the wonderful coastal scenery on Geoje island

Miryang Sungjin valley - Countryside around Miryang

• Soak up the Korean countryside in Miryang

Korea-Jinju-Jinju.Fortress-01 - Jinju Fortress

• Visit the historic fortress in Jinju

Best things to do in South Gyeongsang

August Afternoon in Haeundae 2 - South Korea's most famous beach - Haeundae

• Lie on Busan's Haeundae beach in the summer (seemingly sharing it with pretty much every other Korean)
• Sample some of Korea's best seafood in Busan's Jagalchi fish market
• Go hiking in one of the many national parks

Stay Safe

There are not many safety issues specific to this region. Coastal cities have a minor risk of tsunamis, although for geographic reasons this much less of a concern than in nearby Japan.

Driving standards are generally regarded as less safe than Seoul.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from South Gyeongsang

• Seoul is only a couple of hours away by High speed rail in South Korea|high speed train
• Japan is well connected to Busan via ferry.

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