Sangju Silver Sand Beach scenery
K-Beach

Sangju Silver Sand Beach

경상남도 남해군 상주면 상주로 17

A popular summer beach known for fine silver sand and a dense pine grove.

Image source: 한국관광공사 TourAPIKorea Open Government License Type 1

Restaurants near the beach

Nearby places to stop by on the way to or back from the beach.

Festivals near the beach

Find festivals to enjoy before or after your beach visit.

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Aug 6 – Aug 9

The 7th Island Day

This event is held to commemorate Island Day, which was established to help the public share an understanding of the value and importance of islands as precious places to live and future growth engines. The 2026 7th Island Day event will be held in Yeosu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, under the theme of 'Recharging Romance, Island'. This year's Island Day event will feature a variety of hands-on content and performances.

Family-friendly festivals
Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City22.3km
Walk ~6 hr 3 minBike ~1 hr 45 minDrive ~1 hr 10 min
Happening now
Mar 1 – Dec 31

2026 Year of Island Visits

The 2026 Year of Island Visits reexamines the ecological and cultural assets of Korea's islands and launches Korea's leap forward as a world-leading island tourism powerhouse that is drawing global attention. In particular, 2026 is linked with the '2026 Yeosu World Island Expo,' the world's first expo held on the theme of islands, providing even richer sights and things to enjoy. By spreading the expo's excitement to islands nationwide and through a variety of programs running throughout 2026, from travel expense support promotions for island trips to cultural week events, visitors can directly experience the true rest and new vitality that islands offer.

Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-Gwangju Integrated Special City23.1km
Walk ~6 hr 17 minBike ~1 hr 49 minDrive ~1 hr 12 min
Happening now
Jul 25 – Aug 15

2026 Saturday Regular Stage Proposal and Sacheon Rock Festival

This summer, the special music journey known as Saturday Regular Stage Proposal, held on the seaside stage at Samcheonpo Bridge Park, will take place in Sacheon. Every Saturday evening, artists from a variety of genres come together against the backdrop of the beautiful sea and sunset. It is a performance where you can enjoy a midsummer night show with a cool sea breeze and create unforgettable memories with family, friends, and loved ones. In addition, participation in the nationwide proposal event 'Reach You' is available, and special gifts can also be received.

Family-friendly festivals
Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do24.2km
Walk ~6 hr 34 minBike ~1 hr 54 minDrive ~1 hr 16 min
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Aug 12 – Aug 16

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

*The food content at the festival site below reflects the previous year's (2025) festival content, and the 2026 festival content is currently being updated.* The 65th Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival is a representative Korean patriotic and historical-cultural festival held to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Hansan, one of the three major victories of the Imjin War, and to reflect on the patriotism and leadership of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The festival takes place around the anniversary of the victory, the 7th day of the 7th lunar month (August 14 on the solar calendar), in the Tongyeong area, and is composed of programs that allow visitors to vividly experience the historical story, such as the reenactment of the Battle of Hansan, the procession of the Samdo Naval Commander, the departure ceremony, and the victory celebration arrival ceremony. In addition, it has established itself as a festival that anyone of any age can participate in by operating content that various generations can enjoy together, such as traditional culture experiences, performances, exhibitions, marine sports, media content, and nighttime programs. Based on Tongyeong's beautiful sea and historical and cultural resources, it provides a special festival experience where tradition and modernity come together, and aims to leap forward as a global patriotic and historical reenactment festival representing the Republic of Korea.

Family-friendly festivalsFestivals for couples
Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do42.1km
Walk ~11 hr 25 minBike ~3 hr 19 minDrive ~2 hr 12 min
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Sep 22 – Nov 1

Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo

The Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is a dinosaur-themed festival held at Danghangpo Tourist Site in Hwahae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea. Goseong-gun is widely known as the original source of one of the world's three major dinosaur footprint fossil sites, and the expo has been held since 2006 to promote the value of the large and small dinosaur fossils discovered in various places and to promote the tourism industry. The venue, Danghangpo Tourist Site, consists of a dinosaur theme zone and an Admiral Yi Sun-sin theme zone, and features outdoor theme parks such as a coastal walking trail, hiking trails, and dinosaur footprint exploration paths. The event is hosted by Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, and as of 2026, the Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is operated by the Goseong Culture and Tourism Foundation. The 2026 expo marks its 10th edition and 20th anniversary and will be held under the theme 'An Exciting Adventure with Dinosaurs.' In addition, through diverse exhibitions, hands-on programs, and performances at each edition, it has established itself as Korea's leading dinosaur-themed festival.

Family-friendly festivals
Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do52.2km
Walk ~14 hr 8 minBike ~4 hr 6 minDrive ~2 hr 43 min
Happening now
Jul 25 – Jul 26

Geoje Summer Marine Festival

Held at the blue waters of Jiseopo Port, this is a participatory marine festival for the whole family to enjoy together. Organized and hosted by the Geoje Marine Tourism Development Corporation and supported by Geoje City, it is a representative summer festival of Geoje, featuring citizen-participation water-play content such as a large Water World including an infant pool, the Ocean Gun Festa, the Paper Boat Shipyard Contest, and the Ocean Dream Team, as well as marine leisure experiences like yachting, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Main programs include the opening event and Ocean Music Wave, while side events include Food Festa, a children’s playground, a local coexistence play zone, and the Ocean Horror Parade, offering a wide range of programs for all ages to enjoy together.

Family-friendly festivals
Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do66.6km
Walk ~18 hr 3 minBike ~5 hr 14 minDrive ~3 hr 28 min