South Gyeongsang · 김해시
Gimhae: what to see and do
The old capital of the Gaya kingdom, now a city next to Busan, with hill fortress walls, temples and a bamboo valley.
Known for
- Bunsanseong Fortress on the hill
- Haeunsa Temple, tied to Queen Heo
- Daecheong Valley bamboo forest
What to do
Walk up to the Bunsanseong fortress for city views, then visit Haeunsa, which looks over the Nakdong River plain.
Tip: Gimhae sits next to Busan, so it works as a half-day trip. The Busan-Gimhae light rail runs from Sasang station.
From Seoul: KTX 2 h 30 to Busan, then about 1 h
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