Hamyang County Selected as a "Rising City Identified by Big Data" by Korea Tourism Organization

16% Increase in Visitors Confirmed
Through Data-Driven Tourism Analysis

Hamyang County in Gyeongnam Province announced on the 10th that it has been selected as a "Rising City Identified by Big Data" on the "Korea Tourism Datalab," a big data platform operated by the Korea Tourism Organization.

This selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of local governments with the highest increase in visitors from outside the region in 2024 compared to 2023, using data such as ▲mobile communication data analysis ▲number of navigation destination searches ▲social data analysis.

According to the analysis by Korea Tourism Datalab, Hamyang County recorded the highest increase in external visitors in the Gyeongsang region, with a 16% rise, especially notable in August and November. This is attributed mainly to the beautiful natural scenery during the summer and autumn seasons.

Daebong Skyland, Hamyang-gun.

Major tourist attractions include ▲Chilseon Valley, one of Korea's three major valleys ▲Nongwoljeong, renowned for its preserved Seonbi culture ▲Namgyeseowon, famous for its breathtaking crepe myrtle blossoms in summer. These locations attract tourists with their unique seasonal landscapes.

Jianjae, a popular driving destination throughout the year, is especially stunning in summer and autumn. Sangrim Park, the oldest man-made forest in Korea, and Daebong Skyland, featuring the country's longest monorail, are perfect spots to enjoy autumn foliage, with visitor numbers steadily increasing.

Recently, the "Orego(GO) Hamyang" mountain climbing certification program, which involves climbing 15 famous mountains in Hamyang over 1,000 meters above sea level, has become a major draw for hiking enthusiasts and wellness travelers, further establishing itself as a key motivation for visiting Hamyang.

The selection of Hamyang as a "Rising City" by Korea Tourism Datalab is a meaningful achievement that reaffirms the value of its abundant tourism resources, and it is expected that even more visitors will come to experience the beauty of Hamyang in the future.

An official from the county stated, "With this selection, we will widely promote the charm of Hamyang, where nature and culture harmonize, and strive to become a sustainable tourism city."

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