Chinju
City in South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Jinju is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the location of the first (1592) and second (1593) Sieges of Jinju by Japanese forces during the Imjin War. The Republic of Korea Air Force Education and Training Command is located in the eastern part of the city. There are cultural-historical tourist attractions in Jinju such as Jinju Fortress, the Jinju National Museum, and the Nam-gang Prehistoric Site Museum.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 341,545
- Coordinates
- 35.193, 128.085
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Elevation
- 66 m
Overview of Chinju
Travellers heading to South Korea will find Chinju, a sizeable city. Around 341,545 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Chinju
Sports in Chinju
(1)Chinju's sports entries include Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chinju. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Chinju works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Seoul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Chinju that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chinju known for?
- Travellers associate Chinju with sports. It sits in South Korea and counts about 341,545 residents.
- What can you do in Chinju?
- Chinju is tagged with Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Chinju located?
- Chinju belongs to South Korea, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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