Kimhae

Worth seeing in and around Kimhae

7 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Gaya Tumuli

   Gaya Tumuli comprises seven tumuli complexes of the Gaya confederacy, from the 1st to the late 6th century CE. In 2023, seven tumuli complexes in South Korea were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   800 m · World Heritage Site in South Korea · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Gimhae National Museum

   Gimhae National Museum is a national museum located in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It opened on July 29, 1998, with the aim to compile available cultural properties of Gaya, one of ancient states in Korea.

   1.2 km · national museum in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Inje University

   Inje University is a private university founded in 1941, located in Gimhae, South Korea. As of April, 2024, it had 884 faculty members, 340 staff members, 9,017 Undergraduate students and 1,224 Graduate students.

   2.5 km · university in Gimhae, South Korea · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Gimhae Stadium

   Gimhae Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gimhae, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches.

   2.4 km · stadium in South Korea · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae

   There is an Bronze Age archaeological site in Gimhae, South Korea. On January 21, 1963 it was made Historic Site of South Korea No.

   500 m · Korean cultural heritage item · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae

   The Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae are tombs of the Gaya confederacy in Gusan-dong, Gimhae, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, they were made Historic Sites of South Korea.

   1.1 km · Korean cultural heritage item · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Gimhae Bansanseong

   Punsansŏng is a Gaya-era Korean fortress on the mountain Bunsan in what is now Gimhae, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was made a Historic Site of South Korea.

   1.5 km · fortress/castle in Korea · Wikipedia

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Things to do

It is the seat of the semi-professional Gimhae City Hall soccer team that participates in the K3 League, the third-division Korean football league. In 2020, it is a strong team that won both first place in the regular league in the K3 League and the K3 League Championship, and the home game will be held at Gimhae Stadium, and there is also a barren derby against the Changwon City Hall soccer team.

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Where to eat

As with much of Korea, there are many good places to eat — especially in the central district.

1. 01
   Milyang Pork Soup

   Japchaebap and sweet and sour pork are delicious.

2. 02
   Dohyeongmin Restaurant

   The main dishes of the restaurant inside and outside Gimhae, which is also famous for its Gimhae rice restaurant, include beef steak, pasta, and salad.

3. 03
   Whatfor Restaurant
4. 04
   Jangwonjeong

   Jangwonjeong, a famous restaurant in Gimhae, is where you can enjoy hot pot rice and meat together.

5. 05
   Haeru

   Harusushi is a rotating sushi restaurant located in Nae-dong, Gimhae, and is famous for its fresh ingredients and various kinds of sushi.

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Getting to Kimhae

Airports

Gimhae (PUS), 8 km · Daegu (TAE), 76 km · Cheongju/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 206 km

Stations

Gimhae International Airport, 7.9 km · Royal Tomb of King Suro Station, 800 m · Daejeo Station, 7.6 km · Gimhae International Airport Station, 9.3 km · Gimhae City Hall Station, 1.1 km

• Daegu → Kimhae

  75 km · quickest by road, 1h 49m · ₩9,850–13,100
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• Cheongju → Kimhae

  200 km · quickest by road, 4h 9m · ₩28,500–38,000
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• Muan (Piseo-ri) → Kimhae

  229 km · quickest by road, 4h 41m · ₩33,000–43,950
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