Geojedo Island (거제도)

16.4Km 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.

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

17.0Km 2024-03-20

46 Heungnam-gil, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Heungnam Beach is located in Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si. The beach boasts a fine sandy shore in the front and pebble stones covering the southern part of the coast. With a gentle slope and shallow waters, it is an ideal family-friendly vacation spot. Nearby is Isudo Island, an island covered with pine trees, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding landscape while swimming. During low tide, one can collect hard clams and pink butterfly shells in the shallow seawater.

Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점)

17.3Km 2024-03-20

1216 Okpodaecheop-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Café Sibang-ri, situated near Maemiseong in Geoje, invites visitors to savor expertly roasted coffee prepared by skilled baristas. The standout menu item is the Mongle Mongle Latte, adorned with velvety cream and marshmallows. With expansive glass walls on the 2nd and 3rd floors, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Geogadaegyo Bridge and the Namhae Sea. Additionally, there is a rooftop on the 4th floor.

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

17.7Km 2022-08-10

Bokhang-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

Maemiseong Fortress is a wall that was built alone by citizen Baek Soon-sam to protect crops from natural disasters, who lost arable land to Typhoon Maemi in 2003. Repeatedly stacking square stones near the beach and filling them with cement has now become a castle reminiscent of medieval times in Europe. Its scale and design are so great that it is hard to believe that it was built without a single blueprint.

Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park (거제맹종죽테마공원)

18.1Km 2022-03-24

700, Geojebuk-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-637-0067

Maengjongjuk is a type of a thick bamboo that grows up to 20 meters in x_height and 20 centimeters in diameter. Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park uses maengjonjuk bamboos to create a therapy theme park that is both nature-friendly and relaxing. The trees are preserved and used to provide forest bathing experience as well as a splendid scenery by blending environmental art and ocean views. The park also offers exciting programs such as Adventure Forest and thrilling activities.

Hansando Island (한산도)

18.9Km 2021-06-15

Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-4681

Hansando Island is located in the middle of Hallyeohaesang National Park. Despite this, it is more well-known for its historical importance in connection with Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This is where he commanded the fleets for a majority of the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was also the site of the Great Battle of Hansan.

The island houses Jeseungdang Shrine, serving as a place for people to pay their respects to the admiral. However, the lush forest and outstanding view tend to draw in more tourists.

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