Buy a gift! Cherish your memories of Gyeongnam at the Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop

Chosun.com Media Report Team

Every traveler has their loved ones waiting for them at home -- and for the presents they'll hopefully bring. When you're traveling in Gyeongnam, don't worry about what you should buy because the Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop has all that you need!

<The Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop, full of class>

Located in the Changwon Convention Center, the Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop was established by the Gyeongnam provincial office and government. Here, you can find all the Gyeongnam craftsmen's exquisite work along with the sweetest, tastiest local treats.

The souvenir shop is divided into several sections like the exhibit hall, experience hall and promotion hall. Here, you can see art works awarded in various local contests and even buy some of your own.

<See a wide range of high-end craftswork in a glance.>

A museum-like exhibition hall will sprawl before you once you pass the entrance. On the left, you'll see craftwork created in Gyeongnam, lined in order of era. Straight up, mouthwatering local treats will be displayed as well.

Walk slowly to your left, and you'll be greeted by traditional Korean paper, ceramics, jewelry and lacquerware.

<Travel through time by looking at Gyeongnam's craftwork lined by era.>

Lacquerware is made my thin shells, which includes a variety of objects like bowls, closets, tables and boxes. Its beauty diversifies by shade and angle, too.

Embroidery is eye-catching as well, of which purses and bags are especially popular among women.

<Eye-catching lacquerware. *Photography is prohibited.>

The souvenir shop is also filled with traditional Gyeongnam snacks, like the vegetables from Mt. Jiri and seafood from the South Sea.

What makes this shop exceptionally unique is that the venue has authentic items you can find nowhere else. Created by the country's leading craftsmen, the products lined on the aisles are truly one-of-a-kind.

When traveling to Gyeongnam, make sure to drop by the Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop, for that perfect gift your family at home is eagerly waiting for.

<Visitors to the shop see the displayed work>

At the Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop, you can see 1,000 items of local commodities including jewelry, glass art work, ceramics, embroidery, wood craft and traditional food.

Operation hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April to September, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from October to March. For more information, log on to www.tourgsnd.or.kr or call +82-55-212-1340.