counties
Changnyeong - Upo Wetlands and Hot Springs. Also known for onions.
Haman - Seat of the Ara Gaya. Famous for watermelon.
Namhae - Large island in Southwest Gyeongsangnam-do. Popular destination for fishing and natural beauty.
Geochang - Large county bordering in Northwest Gyeongnam-do. Very mountainous region with high peaks.
Hapcheon - Famous temple Haeinsa is located in Hapcheon and Gayasan National Park.
Sancheong - Daewonsa and part of Jirisan National Park.
Goseong - Hosted Dinosaur Expo 2009. There are a number of fossil sites throughout the county.
Hamyang - Jirisan National Park entrance is in Hamyang.
Uiryeong - County between Haman and Jinju.
Hadong - Beautiful rural county known for its wild tea culture. Part of Jirisan National Park is also in Hadong.
