About
South Gyeongsang Province lies in the southeast of South Korea, on the coast facing the sea that separates the peninsula from Japan. It is a broad region of harbours, mountains and working landscapes, and it holds one of the country's largest cities, Busan, along with a number of significant industrial centres.
What a visit offers
- Coastal areas that make the province feel open and maritime, with the sea never far from the road.
- Major cities, led by Busan, which give the region its energy, food scene and transport links.
- Industrial centres that show the province's economic side, a different face from its coast.
- Cultural heritage sites that reflect the long history of the area.
Because the province combines city and shore, it suits a visitor who wants both. You can spend days in an urban setting and then travel to quieter coastal places, moving between the two without much difficulty.
Planning your trip
South Gyeongsang works well as a base for exploring the southeast of the country. Busan is the natural starting point for most travellers, and the surrounding towns and coastline are within reach of it. Allow time to move slowly between places, since much of the appeal lies in the contrast between the busy cities, the working industrial areas and the calmer shoreline.
