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Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju City Travel Guide - Attractions, Food & Routes

Jinju-si is known for Namgang River, Chokseokru Pavilion, and the famous lantern festival.

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A Happy Family Trip to Jinju and Sancheong

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월아산 숲속의 진주

월아산 숲속의 진주

Natural Recreation Forest

경상남도 진주시 진성면 달음산로 313

LH Land and Housing Museum

LH Land and Housing Museum

Other Industrial Tourism Sites

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Chungui-ro 19 (Chungmugong-dong)

Hoban Observatory

Hoban Observatory

Tower / Observatory

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 1beon-gil 146 (Panmun-dong)

Hoguksa Temple

Hoguksa Temple

Buddhism

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 626-71 (Namseong-dong)

월아산 숲속의 진주

월아산 숲속의 진주

Natural Recreation Forest

경상남도 진주시 진성면 달음산로 313

LH Land and Housing Museum

LH Land and Housing Museum

Other Industrial Tourism Sites

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Chungui-ro 19 (Chungmugong-dong)

Hoban Observatory

Hoban Observatory

Tower / Observatory

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 1beon-gil 146 (Panmun-dong)

Hoguksa Temple

Hoguksa Temple

Buddhism

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 626-71 (Namseong-dong)

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[Baeknyeon Gage] Hadongjip

[Baeknyeon Gage] Hadongjip

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Jinyangho-ro 553 (Daean-dong)

[Baeknyeon Gage] Jungangjip

[Baeknyeon Gage] Jungangjip

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 673beon-gil 6

The House Gap-eul

The House Gap-eul

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 519

Hwangpo Naengmyeon

Hwangpo Naengmyeon

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Hotan-gil 34beon-gil 10

[Baeknyeon Gage] Hadongjip

[Baeknyeon Gage] Hadongjip

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Jinyangho-ro 553 (Daean-dong)

[Baeknyeon Gage] Jungangjip

[Baeknyeon Gage] Jungangjip

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 673beon-gil 6

The House Gap-eul

The House Gap-eul

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Namgang-ro 519

Hwangpo Naengmyeon

Hwangpo Naengmyeon

Tourist Restaurant

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Hotan-gil 34beon-gil 10

Markets and shopping

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Lotte Mall Jinju Branch

Lotte Mall Jinju Branch

Outlet

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Dongjin-ro 440 (Chungmugong-dong)

LOTTE Shopping Mall – Jinju Branch

LOTTE Shopping Mall – Jinju Branch

Outlet

440 Dongjin-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

네파 롯데몰 진주점

네파 롯데몰 진주점

Tax Refund Shop

경상남도 진주시 동진로 440 (충무공동) 1층

레고 롯데몰 진주점

레고 롯데몰 진주점

Tax Refund Shop

경상남도 진주시 동진로 440 (충무공동) 4층

Lotte Mall Jinju Branch

Lotte Mall Jinju Branch

Outlet

Gyeongsangnam-do Jinju-si Dongjin-ro 440 (Chungmugong-dong)

LOTTE Shopping Mall – Jinju Branch

LOTTE Shopping Mall – Jinju Branch

Outlet

440 Dongjin-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

네파 롯데몰 진주점

네파 롯데몰 진주점

Tax Refund Shop

경상남도 진주시 동진로 440 (충무공동) 1층

레고 롯데몰 진주점

레고 롯데몰 진주점

Tax Refund Shop

경상남도 진주시 동진로 440 (충무공동) 4층

Festivals and events happening now

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2026 실경역사뮤지컬 의기논개

2026 실경역사뮤지컬 의기논개

event

2026.04.24 ~ 2026.05.16

진주남강유등축제

진주남강유등축제

event

2026.10.03 ~ 2026.10.18

2026 실경역사뮤지컬 의기논개

2026 실경역사뮤지컬 의기논개

event

2026.04.24 ~ 2026.05.16

진주남강유등축제

진주남강유등축제

event

2026.10.03 ~ 2026.10.18

Travel essentials

Weather, location, and transport — get these right and trip planning becomes much easier.

Location

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🚆 Transportation

For 진주시, it is usually more realistic to think in terms of KTX or regular rail, express/intercity bus, and local bus rather than a full metro-style network. A low-risk visitor pattern is rail or express bus to the main hub, then local bus or taxi for the final approach.

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Subway

진주시 should not normally be treated as a classic subway-centered area, so weaker subway information is natural rather than missing. In this type of region, KTX stations, conventional rail stations, and express-bus terminals are often the real movement anchors.

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Bus

Regional buses in 경상남도 are important for local coverage, but travelers often feel the lower frequency or earlier last departures compared with the largest metro areas. For day trips, it is wise to calculate not only how to go in by bus but also how to come back out if service becomes thin.

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Taxi

Taxis in 진주시 are useful when the final destination still sits far from the station or terminal, or when transfers feel cumbersome. They are especially practical late at night, in rain, or on luggage-heavy days.

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Walking

진주시 is usually walkable inside one neighborhood or attraction cluster, but not necessarily across the whole district. A practical pattern is to walk one cluster thoroughly and then switch back to transit.

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Airport Access

For 진주시, airport access is not defined by one single airport. Depending on the itinerary, the most practical gateway may be a nearby airport, a KTX station, or a major express-bus terminal, which is why weak airport info should not be read as 'no access.'

💡 Using public transit is the most efficient way to explore the city.

🏨 Hotels

Best-value stays in this city

Well-rated stays picked for value and convenience

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Jinju Kai Hotel
Top rated
8.8
999+ reviews

Jinju Kai Hotel

Motel
📍132-14, Hwagaecheon-ro
Loved by recent guests8.9km
$39/ night
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New Raon Stay (Korea Quality)
👍Excellent
8.6
999+ reviews

New Raon Stay (Korea Quality)

Hotel
📍166, Yeongcheongang-ro
Well located for exploring the city3.1km
$47/ night

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GOLDEN TULIP ESSENTIAL NAMGANG (Korea Quality)
👍Excellent
8.6
999+ reviews

GOLDEN TULIP ESSENTIAL NAMGANG (Korea Quality)

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📍16, Namgang-ro 673beon-gil
Well located for exploring the city4.2km
$51/ night

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Brown Dot Hotel Chungmugong
👍Excellent
8.5
999+ reviews

Brown Dot Hotel Chungmugong

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📍Room 6, Brown Dot Hotel, 103-9, Ena-ro, South Korea
Well located for exploring the city3.1km
$53/ night

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J Square Hotel (Korea Quality)
👍Excellent
8.6
999+ reviews

J Square Hotel (Korea Quality)

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📍Sangdae-dong 297-7
Well located for exploring the city3.6km
$67/ night

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Asia Lakeside Hotel
👍Excellent
8.6
999+ reviews

Asia Lakeside Hotel

Hotel
📍133 Namgang-ro 1beon-gil
Well located for exploring the city9.3km
$92/ night

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Golden Business Hotel
👍Excellent
8.4
999+ reviews

Golden Business Hotel

Hotel
📍Ena-ro 101
Well located for exploring the city3.2km
$50/ night

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Jinju Raon Stay In Perla
👍Excellent
8.0
999+ reviews

Jinju Raon Stay In Perla

Hotel
📍164, Yeongcheongang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Well located for exploring the city3.1km
$46/ night

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