South Gyeongsang

South Gyeongsang is a province extending along the Korea Strait that's famed for its provincial capital and national parks as well as natural views, hot springs and spa resorts. The capital of Changwon is famous for Yongji Lake with its brilliant nightly light shows and its brightly coloured cherry blossoms in the spring. To the northeast, Junam Wetlands Park is a haven for birdwatchers with thousands of migratory birds passing through. The Upo Wetland is famed for its thousands of fireflies in the summer. The hills around Bugok host lots of hot springs and spa resorts.

The island of Oedo offers a vast botanical garden with brilliantly coloured flowers, hedgerows and tended green spaces. For public art, Dongpirang Mural Village offers stunning wall art displays. To cool off and play, Gimhae Lotte Water Park offers waterslides, pools and play areas for the entire family. The Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp looks at war history with displays and artefacts.