Bijindo Beach (비진도해수욕장)

13.2Km 2024-02-28

523-3 Bijin-ri, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bijindo Beach is a unique coastal area with the sea on both sides. One side features a sandy white beach, while the other side offers a small pebble beach. The beach boasts a spectacular view of both sunrise and sunset. Additionally, it is a habitat for the natural monument paperplant (Fatsia japonica).

Bijindo Island (비진도)

13.6Km 2022-11-10

Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-3600

Bijindo Island is located 13 kilometers from Tongyeonghang Port. The island's main attraction is the 550-meter-long beach. Due to the unique formation of the island, with the beach appearing to connect two separate islands, it is possible to view both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The western side is a sandy beach, while the eastern side is a pebble beach.

Visitors to the island can also enjoy scenic attractions of Hallyeohaesang National Park, including Haegeumgang Island and Sipjaedonggul Cave. Bijindo Island is also a great place to enjoy seafishing or simply relax in the natural beauty.

Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse (소매물도 등대)

13.7Km 2021-04-02

246, Somaemuldo-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-0580

Deungdaeseom Island, originally called Haeguemdo Island, is known for the lighthouse and beautiful landscape. In 2002, the island was renamed Deungdaedo Island. Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse built in 1917 as an unmanned lighthouse transformed into a manned lighthouse in 1940. The concrete lighthouse is 16 meters in x_height with a light that can reach up to 48 kilometers. The lighthouse is located on Deungdaeseom Island, which is an islet attached to an island named Somaemuldo Island, south of Geojedo Island.

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum (거제어촌민속전시관)

13.9Km 2025-01-14

41 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum is an exhibition hall dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional maritime culture and the history of fisheries in Korea. The museum operates with themes such as the Sea of Tradition, the Sea of Life, and the Sea of Experience. Visitors can view traditional fishing boats, gear, and daily tools used in Korean fishing villages. The museum also features an aquarium displaying rare fish species and a video room.

Geoje Botanic Garden (거제식물원(거제정글돔))

14.0Km 2022-08-10

3595 , Geojenamseo-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-6997

Geoje Botanical Garden (Geoje Jungle Dome) is the largest botanical garden in Korea, covering an area of 4468 square meters, a maximum x_height of 30 meters, and covered with 7472 sheets of glass. There are 10,000 kinds of tropical trees of 300 species inside the dome, and there are various attractions such as Seokbujak Flower Garden, Seokbujak Valley, Photo Zone, Cactus Garden, Black Pansoo, and Cave of Light. Geoje Jungle Dome contributes to improving the quality of life in green and abundance through various plants and ecological experiences throughout the four seasons and contributes to the realization of the educational and cultural value of green plants through plant culture experience. In addition, we are conserving biodiversity and making efforts to maintain and preserve the ecosystem through research and collection. It is a place loved by many citizens as a mysterious and fantastic space.

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

14.1Km 2025-01-14

15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Sea World, the largest dolphin theme park in Korea, is located in Geoje. As one of the main attractions in the area, it is the only place in Korea that offers experience programs with the white beluga whales. Visitors can meet and interact with dolphins and beluga whales up close and also participate in the marine education program.

Geojedo Island (거제도)

15.7Km 2024-12-04

Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-3399

Geojedo Island is the second-largest island in South Korea, connected to Tongyeong-si by the Geojedaegyo Bridge and to Busan-si by the Geogadaegyo Bridge. It boasts numerous tourist attractions such as Haegeumgang Islets, Oedo Botania, Maemiseong Fortress, and Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park. Famous for its local cuisine like sea pineapple bibimbap and sea urchin and seaweed soup, Geojedo Island is also known for its pebble beaches including Hakdong, Yeocha, Mangchi, and Nongso Pebblehaebyeon Beach.

Jisimdo Island (지심도)

15.7Km 2021-09-24

31-2, Jisimdo-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-681-6007

Located 1.5 kilometers away to the east side of Irun-myeon, Geoje, Jisimdo Island is a very small island covering an area of just 0.338 ㎢ with a 3.5-kilometer long coast line. From Jangseungpohang Port, it takes approximately 15 minutes by ferry and visitors can tour the entire island within 2 hours.

The name of the island comes from its appearance resembling the Chinese character ‘sim (心).’ The island is home to abundant and old camellia trees more than any other islands in the southern sea, earning the nickname "Dongbaek (camellia) Island."

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

15.7Km 2024-03-20

153 Sanbangsan-gil, Dundeok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Situated on the slopes of Sanbangsan Mountain in Geojedo Island, Sanbangsan Secret Garden offers a harmonious setting with flowing waterfalls and valleys, hosting over 1,000 species of wildflowers and rare plants. Seasonal displays include Thunberg Onion, Golden Saxifrage, and Aquilegia. The garden features twenty themed areas, such as a Hydrangea Street, Falls Observatory, and Bonsai Garden, arranged along walking trails. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll, immersing themselves in the vibrant colors of the wildflowers and finding moments of relaxation.

Baekmanseok (백만석)

15.8Km 2024-03-06

47 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-638-3300

Baekmanseok is a renowned restaurant on Geojedo Island specializing in a local delicacy called meongge bibimbap (sea pineapple bibimbap), which is a dish made of sea pineapple mixed with laver, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, renowned for its exquisite taste. The menu also includes options like ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu), seongge bibimbap (sea urchin bibimbap), and saeng ureong maeuntang (spicy rockfish stew). Additionally, side dishes such as spicy fish stew, marinated crab, and grilled fish are served. Nearby attractions include the Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park and the Geoje Tour Monorail.

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