Namhae
Memorial Hall for U.S. Airmen killed in WWII
Memorial Hall for the U.S. Airmen Killed In Action During World War II in Namhae, Namhae Island, South Korea is dedicated to the 11 U.S. Airmen who were killed when their B-24 Liberator crashed into the mountain peak on Namhae returning from a bombing mission early in the morning of August 8, 1945, after being damaged by Japanese artillery, and to Kim Deok-hyeong, who single-handedly buried the 11 men, used his own funds to build a monument at the crash site, and establish the Memorial Hall where ceremonies are still held each year for the Airmen.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 34.839, 127.894
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Namhae
In South Korea, Namhae stands out as a destination. Travel interests covered here include water sports, nature and sports. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Namhae
Water Sports in Namhae
(9)On the water sports side, Namhae offers Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namhae. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Namhae
(5)Under nature, Namhae is tagged with Beaches, Countryside, National Parks, Scenic Roads and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Namhae's own activity tags.
Sports in Namhae
(4)Looking for sports? Namhae has Biking, Golf, Hiking and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Namhae's own activity tags.
Wellness in Namhae
(3)Wellness in Namhae covers Spa, Therms and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Namhae's own activity tags.
Culture in Namhae
(1)On the culture side, Namhae offers Bridges. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namhae. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Namhae
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach South Korea first, then drive or cycle into Namhae. The local time zone is Asia/Seoul.
Similar destinations
Places near Namhae that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namhae known for?
- Namhae is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and sports, set in South Korea.
- What can you do in Namhae?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting in Namhae. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Namhae?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Namhae located?
- Administratively, Namhae sits in South Korea — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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