Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ipkok County Park - Haman

Haman County (Haman-gun) is a county inSouth Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The local government is seated in Gaya-eup. The county magistrate is Seok Gyu Jin.

In the early Common Era, Haman was the seat ofAra Gaya, a leading state of the Gaya confederacy. Many relics from this period are still preserved in the county. After the fall of Gaya, Haman was absorbed into Silla as Asirang-gun; in 757 its name was changed to Haman-gun, which it bears today.


















































08.09.2009

Monday, August 10, 2009

Mt. Jangbok Park - Jinhae

The Mt. Jangbok Park is quiet and peaceful. It is located along the way of Changwon City to Majin Tunnel. the park promenade is planted with cherry blossom trees, pine trees and cypress trees. there's also a youth center, Palgak pavillion, Rope Bridge, Sculture Park, Watefalls and Temple (Sammil-Sa).












































08.08.2009

Sammil-sa Temple - Jinhae

Sammil-sa Temple is located at Mt. Jangbok Sculpture Park. It is about 5 minutes drives from Chinhae US Naval Base. The view of Jinhae at the peak is spectacular. The small and large islands scattered in the misty sea add its beauty.





















































































08.01.2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jeodo ( Island ) Land Bridge - Masan

A beautiful new Jeodo Land Bridge, resembling a blacked-tailed gull, the progenitor of Masan, has launched its service on December 16, 2004. It was reconstructed as a unique landmark that would symbolize Masan, harmonizing with Gusan-myeon's graceful natural scenery. 15.8 billion won were invested on the newly built bridge that is constructed right beside the previous land bridge, taking total 2 years to construct since it start on July 2002. The new bridge is comprised with two-way round road and a pedestrian road ( 182m length and 13m. width). While it symbolizes Masan by portraying black-tailed gull, the progenitor, it harmonizes with the great surrounding geographical areas and beaches, mountains of Gusan-myeon area. To emphasize the beauty of arch curve, the bridge is installed with optical cable lights around the center of the black-tailed gull attempting to produce night scenery in various colors by time and by each season.

































































08.01.2009