Day trip from Busan
Jinju 진주
A riverside fortress city on the Namgang, known for its autumn lantern festival, its stone castle walls, and its own richer style of bibimbap.
Getting there
Around an hour and a half by intercity bus from the Seobu (Sasang) terminal
What to see
- Jinjuseong The stone fortress on the Namgang, with the Chokseongnu pavilion.
- National Jinju Museum The national museum inside the fortress walls.
- Jinju Jungang Market The central market, and the place to try Jinju's own richer bibimbap.
Where to eat
8 places in Jinju from our Korea Post restaurant set.
Travel times are rough guides only; bus and train schedules change, so check routes and times before you set out. Last updated September 2026.
