Jinju-si Homepage Introduces 28 Private Gardens as Tourist Attractions

‘Hidden Gems, Gardens You Want to Visit’ Tourism Commercialization Promotion

Jinju City in Gyeongnam introduced a total of 28 locations, including 13 hidden gem private gardens selected last year that are worth visiting, on the city hall website.

Since 2022, the city has been promoting a project to discover and support private gardens to spread garden culture in daily life and utilize them as garden tourism resources such as garden tours. Every year, about 15 gardens with historical and cultural significance are selected and supported to re-highlight the value of Jinju's gardens.

A view of Sodamwon in Naedong-myeon, Jinju City tourist attraction.

Last year, 23 applications were received through a public contest targeting private gardens of 30㎡ or more and corporate or group gardens of 100㎡ or more (excluding building area) within the jurisdiction. After document screening and on-site evaluation, registration certificates and plaques were presented to the owners of the 13 selected private gardens.

The 13 gardens are ▲ Soseokwon in Singi-ri, Myeongseok-myeon ▲ Baeksong in Chojeon-dong ▲ Sodamwon in Naedong-myeon ▲ Jinju Sujin Garden in Shinyul-ri, Naedong-myeon ▲ Ilam Garden in Danmok-ri, Daegok-myeon ▲ Hansarang Forest Garden in Panmun-dong ▲ Limeji (利美地) in Jangheung-ri, Jiphyeon-myeon ▲ Ijeong Bawisol in Dongsan-ri, Jinseong-myeon ▲ Jinju Gucheon Mountain Wild Vegetable Garden in Gucheon-ri, Jinseong-myeon ▲ Peregrino in Pyeonggeo-dong ▲ Sarang Green in Wonnae-ri, Sugok-myeon ▲ Pine Tree Farm in Dangchon-ri, Daepyeong-myeon ▲ Baramui Eondeok in Balsan-ri, Ibansung-myeon.

A city official said, “We deeply thank the garden owners who have beautifully cultivated and shared their gardens, contributing to the development of our city’s garden culture,” and added, “We will continue to discover excellent private gardens every year to help spread garden culture.”

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