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Jisimdo Island (지심도)

Jisimdo Island (지심도)

11.5Km    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."

YETMASIL (옛마실펜션)

YETMASIL (옛마실펜션)

13.5Km    2024-08-05

65 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-682-2141

Yetmashil Pension in Okrim-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a hanok built of pinewood and red clay, whose rooms offer comfortable bedding and ondol underfloor heating. Each guestroom has a living room, kitchen and bathroom. The pension has a spacious yard with pine trees, natural stones and wild flowers, providing a peaceful view. On clear nights you can see fireflies here!

SONANGGOO (소낭구펜션)

SONANGGOO (소낭구펜션)

13.5Km    2024-08-05

83 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-6776-6054

Sonanggu Pension stands on a high point overlooking Jisepohang Port in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s a 2-storey building of timber and red clay with a terraced garden full of flowers, trees, and wild grasses, plus a resting area and a gazebo with fine views. Each room is equipped with modern kitchen facilities and toilets, and in the yard there’s a hot-stone grill for Korean-style barbecues.

Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (대우조선해양(주) 옥포조선소)

14.6Km    2025-01-08

3370, Geoje-daero, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-735-2397

Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering spans over a 4000,000㎡ land and consists of large-scale specialized facilities and equipments for shipbuilding and repairs such as a dock that can handle a 1,000,000 ton vessel and a 900 ton Goliath crane. The shipyard builds various vessels, offshore plants, drill ships, FPSO/FPUs, submarines and destroyers all year round and offers plant tour programs for visitors.

Geoje Botanic Garden (거제식물원(거제정글돔))

15.1Km    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 P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

15.5Km    2024-03-06

61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-0625

Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea's largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners captured by the South Korean and UN forces during the Korean War (1950-1953). Visitors to the exhibition hall can learn about the Korean War and the lives of prisoners through educational displays and experiences, as well as view war artifacts such as weapons.

Hansando Island (한산도)

Hansando Island (한산도)

16.6Km    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.

Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse (소매물도 등대)

Somaemuldo Island Lighthouse (소매물도 등대)

16.8Km    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.

Neungpohang Port (능포항)

17.4Km    2025-02-03

Neungpo-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Neungpohang Port, located in Geoje, spans 1.7 km until Yangjiam and is connected to Jangseungpo by road. Designated as a national port in 1971, it was revamped in 2016 into a multifunctional port. Today it serves not only as an infrastructure for fisheries industries, but is also gaining popularity for marine leisure, cultural activities, and tourism. Its breakwaters and waterside park make it a favored destination, attracting families and other tourists alike.

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

18.0Km    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.