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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.

Jinju Yudeung Experience Center is the first yudeung (floating lantern) exhibition hall in Korea, commemorating the light and hope of yudeung through the history of the 1592 Battle of Jinju Fortress. This space offers visual enjoyment to visitors by harmonizing history and contemporary art, providing a unique experience that reinterprets each individual's yudeung light. It is a place to enjoy the joyful light of yudeung away from everyday life, proudly showcasing the history and culture of Jinju. The center produces, exhibits, and sells yudeung and operates a hands-on yudeung-making experience program year-round.