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Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park overlooks the Namgang River in central Jinju, dedicated to the Jinju traditional silk-paper lantern craft that culminates in the city's annual October Lantern Festival. The park keeps a permanent display of large festival-style lanterns lit nightly along the riverside, with views directly across to Jinjuseong Fortress and the city. A small lantern-making workshop, a lantern museum, and a wishing wall make the visit interactive. Best after dark, especially during festival week when the entire river basin lights up. Free for the river walk; lantern-making and museum entry ticketed. Pair with Jinjuseong Fortress and a riverside dinner.

Quick highlights

  • Permanent display of Jinju silk-paper lanterns lit nightly
  • Direct view across the Namgang to Jinjuseong Fortress
  • Lantern-making workshop and lantern museum
  • Especially striking during October Lantern Festival
  • Pair with Jinjuseong Fortress

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