"An Afternoon in Chinju (Jinju)" Chinju by FridgeMagnet

Chinju Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 18 photos

I was in Busan for 3 days and I decided to take an afternoon trip to Chinju. I wanted to see a more provincial town and visit it's historic Jinjuseong fortress. Chinju has a population of about 342,00 and is the largest city in the area. It has a very well established silk industry and is also known as an educational city because of the presence of Gyeongsang National University and Chinju National University of Education.
The fortress is the highlight but I enjoyed strolling around the town also. It has a picturesque setting and is cut in half by the Nam river. I made sure to walk across the bridge. I love to traverse bridges! (By the way, Chinju is mostly spelled "Jinju" on signs in Korea and in the guide books I have read. I have called it Chinju here though because that is how it is spelled on the VT site. I did see one sign in a Korean bus station with the Chinju spelling)

Last visit to Chinju: Mar 2010
Intro Updated May 5, 2010
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Hoguksa (Temple) Things to Do (9)

This temple was built in the Goryeo Dynasty. During the Japanese invasion it was used as a base for the monk soldiers.... more travel advice

Poru (Cannon Launcher) Things to Do (9)

12 Porus were set up in 1607 to defend Jinjuseong but only 1 Poru was rebuilt in 1969 when restoration took place. more travel advice

Bukjangdae (Watchtower) Things to Do (9)

This was the northern command post in the castle. It was destroyed by fire in the Japanese invasion of 1592-1598 but... more travel advice

Gongbukmun (Gate) Things to Do (9)

Shown in the drawing of Jinjuseong in the 17th century this gate was rebuilt in 2002 with a two storied structure. more travel advice

Transportation (2)
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Restaurants (1)
A Quick Bite!

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Regina1965 Mar 11, 2012 at 3:10 AM

A nice little page on Korea. My friend Greg was just there.
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Greggor58 Jan 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

Looks like an interesting place to spend some time John...
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unaS May 6, 2010 at 4:33 AM

Haven't thought of Korea before, but you make it sound interesting...
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Durfun May 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

Good synopsis, Magneto ;-) Cheers