Happy TravellerWelcome to Gimhae, a city located in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Known as the seat of the large Gimhae Kim clan, one of the largest Kim clans in Korea, Gimhae is a city steeped in history and culture. The Gimhae Kims claim descent from the ancient royal house of Geumgwan Gaya, which was based in Gimhae. Today, Gimhae is a bustling city with a lot to offer visitors.
One of the main attractions in Gimhae is the Nakdong River. This beautiful river runs through the city and offers visitors the chance to take a leisurely stroll along its banks or even go fishing. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters and kingfishers.
For sports fans, Gimhae has a K3 League soccer club called Gimhae FC. The largest foreign sports club in Gimhae is the Gimhae Semi-Athletic Club (G-SAC) located in Nae-dong. Whether you’re a fan of soccer or just looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, these clubs are definitely worth checking out.
Gimhae is also the birthplace of the late Roh Moo-hyun, former president of South Korea. Visitors can learn more about his life and legacy at the Roh Moo-hyun Memorial Hall, which is located in the city.
If you’re interested in exploring the administrative divisions of Gimhae, there are plenty to choose from. Jinyeong-eup, Daedong-myeon, Hallim-myeon, Jillye-myeon, Juchon-myeon, Saengnim-myeon, Sangdong-myeon, Bukbu-dong, Buram-dong, Buwon-dong, Chilsanseobu-dong, Dongsang-dong, Hoehyeon-dong, Jangyu-dong, Naeoe-dong, and Saman-dong all offer something unique and interesting to visitors.
Gimhae has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with very warm summers and cold winters. Due to the influence of its coastal climate, Gimhae is the mildest region in Korea. The annual average temperature is around 15°C, and annual average precipitation is 1,200 mm, which is very close to the Korean average of 1,274 mm.
Getting to Gimhae is easy thanks to Gimhae International Airport. The airport is just east of Gimhae (in Gangseo-gu, Busan) and has 9.17 million annual users. Various conveniences, especially those for the disabled, will be expanded step by step. Gimhae also has two stations on the Gyeongjeon Line; Hallimjeong station (한림정역) and Jinyeong station (진영역). The Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit, which opened in September 2011, connects the city to Busan via the airport. It connects to the Busan Metro network at Daejeo (대저), and at Sasang (사상). The closest KTX station from Gimhae is Gupo station in Busan.
Gimhae is also known for its floricultural industry. The city has spacious flower gardens, and Busan and its neighbor cities have exported large amounts of flowers. Gimhae farming center exploited to develop independent Korean roses called Spray.
In addition to its many attractions, Gimhae is also twinned with several other cities around the world. These include:
– Higashimatsushima, Japan
– Kashiwara, Japan
– Kashiwa, Japan
– Kashiwazaki, Japan
– Kusatsu, Japan
– Naju, South Korea
– Namyangju, South Korea
– Nara, Japan
– Nishio, Japan
– Otsu, Japan
– Saitama, Japan
– Sanuki, Japan
– Shimonoseki, Japan
– Takasaki, Japan
– Tottori, Japan
– Ube, Japan
– Ueda, Japan
– Urayasu, Japan
– Utsunomiya, Japan
– Yamanashi, Japan
Gimhae is a city that truly has something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, sports, or just want to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, Gimhae is the perfect destination for your next vacation. So why not start planning your trip today?
