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Gamcheon Culture Village
A colorful hillside village in Busan filled with pastel houses, street art, murals, and quirky installations earning it the name Machu Picchu of Korea.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea · Asia
Kimhae works well as a base: 20 minutes from Changwon, 23km from Gwangalli Beach.
Kimhae is a city located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 531,966, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kimhae sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kimhae to your route.
Gimhae (Korean: 김해, pronounced [kim(ɦ)ɛ]) is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, situated near the Nakdong River.
It is the seat of the large Gimhae Kim clan, one of the largest Kim clans in Korea, claiming descent from the ancient royal house of Geumgwan Gaya. Gimhae is also the birthplace of the lateRead more
Roh Moo-hyun, former president of South Korea.
The city has a K League 2 football club called, Gimhae FC 2008, were previously compete in National League from 2008 until 2019 and K3 League from 2020 until 2025. The largest foreign sports club in Gimhae is the Gimhae Semi-Athletic Club (G-SAC) located in the Nae-dong neighbourhood.
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Kimhae is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2342 latitude, 128.8811 longitude.
Kimhae has a population of approximately 531,966 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Full driving guide for South Korea8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A colorful hillside village in Busan filled with pastel houses, street art, murals, and quirky installations earning it the name Machu Picchu of Korea.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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South Korea's largest seafood market in Busan where visitors can pick live seafood and have it prepared fresh on the spot.
20 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A popular Busan beach famous for its views of the illuminated Diamond Bridge and vibrant seaside cafe and bar scene.
23 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
7.4km suspension bridge across Busan's Suyeong Bay, double-decked and floodlit at night, linking Haeundae to Namcheon.
24 km · about 30 min drive
beach
South Korea's most famous urban beach stretching 1.5 kilometers along Busan's coast, surrounded by skyscrapers and seafood restaurants.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A spectacular seaside Buddhist temple perched on dramatic cliffs above crashing waves on Busan's northeastern coast.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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One of Korea's three jewel temples, founded in 646, whose main hall has no Buddha statue because relics of the Buddha are enshrined in the stupa behind it. A long pine-lined approach leads in from the road.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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A headland on the Ulsan coast that sees the first sunrise on the Korean mainland, marked by a white lighthouse and an oversized postbox. Crowds gather here at New Year.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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