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A walking tour through Jinju's historic city center, where you can experience the city's history, markets, traditional tea, yudeung (lanterns), and Namgang River all in one day.
Explore Jinjuseong Fortress, Chokseoknu Pavilion, and the Jinju National Museum with a professional guide.
Enjoy local food at Jinju Jungang Market, which has continued since 1884. Take a relaxing tea time to taste traditional Korean tea and dasik (traditional Korean sweets).
Enjoy a special view of Jinjuseong Fortress from the Kim Si-min-ho cruise boat on the Namgang River.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before. Please bring your passport or ID. Present your voucher to the staff.
Itinerary
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1Jinjuseong
The tour begins at Jinjuseong Fortress, one of Jinju's most iconic cultural heritage sites. Walk along the fortress walls with a professional guide and hear the stories of the Battle of Jinju during the Imjin War, General Kim Si-min, and Nongae, the courageous woman who sacrificed herself for her country. At Chokseoknu Pavilion, known as one of the most beautiful pavilions in Yeongnam, take in the view of the Namgang River, then visit the Jinju National Museum to explore various artifacts and exhibitions related to Jinju and the Imjin War.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
At lunchtime, visit Jinju Jungang Market, which has a history dating back to 1884. Explore this historic traditional market, taste Jinju's signature dishes such as Jinju bibimbap and yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef), and experience the local market foods enjoyed by residents. After lunch, take a relaxing break at a traditional tea house in Jinju's historic city center, where you can enjoy traditional Korean tea and dasik (traditional Korean sweets). Visit Hamo Store, where you can find merchandise featuring Hamo, Jinju City's adorable tourism character, then take a walk along the Namgang River and enjoy the views of Jinjuseong Fortress and Chokseoknu Pavilion. At the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Exhibition Hall, discover the history of yudeung, one of Jinju's signature cultural traditions, and explore a variety of contemporary yudeung artworks.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
The final stop of the tour is the 'Kim Si-min-ho', a Namgang River cruise boat that reinterprets the traditional Korean pavilion-style boat in a modern way. Enjoy a special moment aboard the boat as you cruise along the Namgang River and take in views of Jinjuseong Fortress and Chokseoknu Pavilion. This foreigner-friendly local walking tour offers a chance to slowly experience Jinju's alleys, markets, and riverside atmosphere - places that can be difficult to encounter on a vehicle-centered trip.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation voucher will be sent via Viator Message.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation voucher will be sent via Viator Message.
- Please bring your passport or ID.
- As the tour includes walking, including at Jinjuseong Fortress, high heels or uncomfortable shoes are not recommended.
- This is a day trip combining transportation by vehicle and walking, operating for approximately 7 hours, with departure from and return to Jinju.
- No refund will be provided if you miss the tour due to arriving late.
- The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on traffic conditions, weather, and the operating circumstances of the attractions.
- Depending on the operating conditions of the attractions, the tour may be replaced with an alternative experience covering the same theme.
- If you have any food allergies, please be sure to inform us when making your reservation.
- We are not responsible for any loss of personal belongings due to the participant's negligence.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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