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Darangi Village is located in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The ancestors expanded their farmland by cutting into the mountain slopes, building stone retaining walls, and creating terraced rice paddies. The narrow and long paddies start from the sea and continue in steps, facing Eungbongsan and Seolheulsan, the most beloved hiking trails in Namhae. Although the irregularly shaped paddies appear random, there are pleasant walking trails and observatories between them for comfortable exploration. It takes about an hour to visit Darangi's landmarks such as Amsuba Rock, Babmudeom, Cloud Bridge, and Mongdol Beach.

Designated as a local fishing port, Woncheon Port is a harbor located under the Geumsan foothills, a representative tourist destination in Namhae-gun. It is the starting point of the Namhae Barae-gil Main Line Course 10, Aenggang Dasup-gil, and the Woncheon breakwater inside the harbor is one of the famous fishing spots. It is a harbor where you can get a panoramic view of the curved sea called 'Aenggangman,' named for its wave sounds resembling a parrot's cry. Nearby attractions include Namhae Gacheon Darangi Rice Terraces and Geumsan Boriam, and the harbor has seafood restaurants and eateries where you can enjoy anchovy ssambap.

In 683, Monk Wonhyo built a small hermitage here and meditated, encountering Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, after which the mountain was named Bogwangsan and the hermitage Bogwangsa. Later, Yi Seong-gye prayed here for one hundred days and founded the Joseon Dynasty; in gratitude, King Hyeonjong in 1660 designated this temple as a royal sanctuary, renaming the mountain Geumsan and the temple Boriam. Situated at the summit of Geumsan, Boriam offers beautiful views of the mountain’s unique rock formations and the lush Namhae scenery. Within the temple grounds, the Zaseondae rock, where Monk Wonhyo meditated, attracts attention, and nearby the Ssanghongmun rock cave is known as the best of Geumsan's 38 scenic spots. Along with Naksansa Hongyeonam in Yangyang, Gangwon-do, and Bomunsa in Ganghwa-do, it is considered one of Korea’s three major prayer sites, drawing continuous visits from worshippers. Known as the 'rock zoo' for its numerous rocks shaped like animals, Geumsan offers a harmonious view of the blue sea and green fields. At the peak of Geumsan in Hallyeohaesang National Park, the famous Boriam, founded by Monk Wonhyo and one of the top three prayer destinations in Korea, is located. Geumsan holds Buddhist legends tied to each rock, and Boriam is surrounded by striking rock formations such as Daejangbong, Hyeongriam, Hwaeombong, Ilwolbong, and Samburam. The trail from Sangju village entrance to Boriam features dense forest and Namhae sea views, making it an excellent hiking course. Watching the sunrise here after an overnight stay is breathtaking and inspires a sense of cosmic harmony. By car, roads pass through Aenggang Pass, Deungmyeon Beoksigol, and Bokgok Reservoir, leading up to Geumsan’s 8th ridge.

남해편백자연휴양림은 이름 그대로 남해바다 인근 한려해상국립공원 북단에 위치하며, 편백 나무들이 울창한 숲을 이루고 있다. 멀리있는 벗을 찾아가듯 넉넉한 마음으로 차를 몰아 남쪽으로 내려가면 남해와 육지를 연결하는 남해대교에 다다른다. 남해대교를 건너 19번 국도를 계속 타고 가다가 남해읍 이동면삼거리에서 좌회전해서 2.5km 정도 가면 삼동주유소 앞 삼거리. 여기에서 우회전해 4km달리면 봉화삼거리가 나오고 ""남해편백자연휴양림" 이정표를 따라 7km 더 가면 휴양림에 도착하게 된다. 지난 1998년 개장한 남해편백자연휴양림의 면적은 227만㎡, 1일 수용인원은 최대 1,000명, 최적 400명으로 한려해상국립공원 북쪽 해발 681m 의 금산 동쪽 자락에 위치하고 있어 산림욕과 함께 남해바다의 절경을 즐길 수 있는 장점이 있다. 휴양림 입구를 지나 편백나무 숲 속에서 맑은 공기를 들이마시며 1시간 정도 걸어 올라가면 전망대에 이르는데 한려해상국립공원의 크고 작은 섬들과 금산이 어우러져 아름다운 전망을 연출한다. 휴양림내에는 숲속의 집, 야영장, 산림욕장, 야외교실 등 위락 편의시설들이 갖추어져 있다. 또한 숙박시설이 마련되어 있다. 휴양림에서 21km 정도 떨어진 금산 보리암에 오르면 신라의 명승 원효대사의 자취를 느낄 수 있고, 보리암에서 쌍홍문이라는 바위굴을 통과해서 1시간 정도 돌계단 길을 걸어내려오면 상주해수욕장으로 연결되는 도로변에 다다른다. 이 밖에 서포김만중 유허지, 충렬사 등 문화유적지를 둘러볼 수도 있다. 편백나무가 뿜어내는 피톤치드향으로 산림욕을 즐긴 후 인근해변으로 차를 몰아 남해바다의 절경을 감상하고, 미조항이나 남해대교 부근의 횟집에서 신선한 회를 즐기는 가을여행을 추천해 본다.

Jangpo Port belongs to Jindong-ri, Changseon-myeon, Namhae-gun. Changseon-myeon is originally a small island called Changseon-do, but it has become an accessible island thanks to the connecting bridges. It is linked to Jijeok Village in Namhae-gun by Changseon Bridge, opened in 1980, and to the land on the northeast side by Samcheonpo Bridge, Neukdo Bridge, and Changseon Bridge, all completed in 2003. The red and white lighthouses and the rocky shore around the port are well-known fishing spots in the Jangpo Port area. At the rocky shore near Jangpo Port, black sea bream (gamsedom), rockfish (bollak), and yellowtail (yeolgi) are commonly caught, and on weekends the harbor is busy with fishing boats that ferry anglers to these rocky fishing points. The area around the port is always clean because the village residents maintain it. Nearby is Mosanggae Beach, which can be visited together.

Jijok Strait begins to move turbulently past 12 o'clock twice a day, day and night. It is said that the current rushing through the narrow waters is so strong that it is difficult to cross whenever the tide changes. Changseon Bridge crosses this Jijok Strait, connecting Jijok-ri of Changseon-myeon and Jijok-ri of Samdong-myeon. It is 438m long and 14.5m wide, opened on December 20, 1995. Originally, Changseon Bridge was completed and used on June 5, 1980, but it collapsed in 1992 and was rebuilt. The bridge is not only a transportation route but also a place to enjoy the primal fishery form of jukbangryeom happening under it and the beauty of the sunset. Jukbangryeom, a living folk cultural asset preserving a primal fishing method, uses about 10m-long oak poles spread in the mudflats with nets woven like curtains. These are set in a V-shape facing the current, catching fish floating downstream by the flow. Currently, 23 jukbangryeom units remain uniquely in Jijok Strait of Namhae-gun, making it a highly valuable tourist resource.

When entering from Namhaedaegyo Bridge toward the center of the island, you will find the Gwaneumpo Yi Chungmugong Jeonmol Site. Also called 'Iraksa,' this place is where the remains of General Yi Sun-sin, who died leading the victory in the Battle of Noryang, first set foot on land. In front of Iraksa, a monument commemorating the 400th anniversary of Chungmugong's patriotic death rises toward the sky, proving history. The site began to take shape as a sacred place of martyrdom 234 years after the general's death, in 1832. It is said that Yi Hang-gwon, the general's eighth-generation descendant and naval commander, erected a memorial stele and a pavilion here honoring the general who protected the nation. Rare in the country, evergreen yuksong pine trees revive the day from 404 years ago. Between four and ten branches spread from the ground forming a path.

Namhae Bridge, the gateway to Namhae, was once called the largest suspension bridge in East Asia. The Namhae Bridge is a suspension bridge 660m long and 80m high, opened in 1973. The opening ceremony, one of the most spectacular in local government history, drew around 100,000 people, reflecting great anticipation and joy for this beautiful bridge. There was a time when walking across the red Namhae Bridge was considered a symbol of luck, and it has been loved as a destination for school trips and honeymoons. It is the site of the final battle of the Imjin War, the Battle of Noryang. Before the bridge was built, Namhae residents had to cross the Noryang waters by ferry or rowboat. Crossing the Namhae Bridge leads to Namhaegak, a rest area where you can enjoy views of the bridge, surrounded by cherry blossom tunnels. Nearby attractions include Namhae Chungnyeolsa and Namhae Cheokhwabi.