Mulbitnaru Rest Area is the dock where the Namgang cruise ship Kim Si-min departs. It consists of a cafe, ticket office, observatory, and dock, and the scenery of Namgang viewed from the interior of the building made of glass provides a place to enjoy healing and leisurely time. Mulbitnaru Rest Area is located on the riverside edge within the Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park, and the Jinju Namgang Lantern Exhibition Hall is also nearby. Mulbitnaru Rest Area can be regarded as a modern reinterpretation of Chokseokru, a symbol of Jinju, integrating place and historicity. The curved roof, pillars, and dapo style of Chokseokru were redesigned in a modern way, and it was designed by Kim Jae-gyeong, a professor at Hanyang University's Department of Architecture. The front is finished with glass, allowing appreciation of the interior design from outside. Meanwhile, the Kim Si-min ship departing from Mulbitnaru Rest Area is made in the form of a traditional pavilion boat to embody the meaning of boating on the Namgang River in Jinju. The route is about 3 km, starting from Mulbitnaru Rest Area Mangjin Dock, circulating under Chokseokmun of Jinju Fortress to Chokseok Dock, and cruising on Namgang for about 30 minutes, allowing passengers to enjoy the beautiful view of Jinju Fortress from Namgang.
Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park was created to display the history and culture of the Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress through lanterns, the focal point of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival. The rooftop rest area offers amazing views of the Namgang River, as well as a variety of Rose of Sharon species, the national flower of Korea.
Somangjinsan Lantern Park is a park themed around lanterns, which are blossoming into a world-renowned festival, offering a rich atmosphere of history and culture with views of the Namgang River and Jinju Fortress. The park features Mulbit Naru Rest Area, Kim Si-min Ferry Dock, Lantern Garden, Lantern Exhibition Hall, Somang Deck, Lawn Plaza, Pavilion Tree Rest Area, and Observatory Rest Area (Mugunghwa Garden), situated in a scenic location overlooking the Namgang River. At the topmost observatory rest area, various types of Mugunghwa flowers are cultivated, allowing visitors to enjoy many kinds of the national flower, Mugunghwa. It offers excellent views of the Namgang riverside scenery and serves as a leisure space for citizens. Especially at night, the park is illuminated by numerous lanterns, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere.
Falling in Jinju is focused on developing local travel content and barrier-free travel development and operation in Jinju, Gyeongnam. In 2020, it was selected as a Korea Tourism Organization Tourism Dure resident business, concentrating on discovering, promoting, and providing experiences that showcase Jinju's charm as a city to stay, enjoy, and be captivated by.
The music fountain installed on the Namgang riverbank makes the night in Jinju even more beautiful, as it seems to dance to the beautiful musical melodies. Unlike a simple music fountain that outputs values according to the pitch of the sound, this fountain combines fountain shapes manually to match the music, producing lighting and various effects. It is a comprehensive creative artwork requiring the director's excellent musical interpretation and artistry. Nearby the fountain are Jinju Fortress and the Namgang riverbank. The area also has many famous tourist attractions including Jinju Museum, Somang Jinsan Lantern Theme Park, Insadong Antique Street, and Namgang Lantern Exhibition Hall.
Namgaram Cultural Street, located in the city of Jinju, known for its history, culture, and arts, is an urban cultural and relaxation space with a traditional and unique cultural identity. It was designated as Korea's first pilot cultural arts street. Established in 1992, Namgaram Cultural Street spans the Namgang riverbanks in Chilam and Mangyeong districts from Jingwanggyo → Culture and Arts Center → Jinjugyo → Cheonsugyo (71,085㎡, 2.9 km). The area features restored bamboo groves, an outdoor performance hall, monuments, sculptures, rest areas, Jinju Fortress, and Namgang Observatory, showcasing the city’s cultural and artistic character. The magnificent natural environment along the Namgang river flowing through the city center, along with the Gyeongsangnam-do Culture and Arts Center and Jinju Fortress nearby, contributes to a familiar and beneficial quality of life. Additionally, as a classical city with scattered historical relics and cultural assets, it is recognized as a popular cultural tourism destination.
