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Geoje Gyedo Fishing Village (거제 계도어촌체험마을)

Geoje Gyedo Fishing Village (거제 계도어촌체험마을)

18.6Km    2024-03-20

837 Gajo-ro, Sadeung-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Gyedo Fishing Village offers a variety of fishing village experiences. The village, named Gyedo because the hill behind the village resembles a chicken, offers family-friendly activities such as fishing from a deck built over the sea and pedestal fishing. Additionally, it is known as a beautiful spot for sunsets, offering picturesque coastal views.

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

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

18.8Km    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.

Baekmanseok (백만석)

Baekmanseok (백만석)

18.9Km    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.

Artbox - Geoje Gohyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 거제고현점)

Artbox - Geoje Gohyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 거제고현점)

19.0Km    2024-06-27

56, Seomun-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Geunpodonggul Cave (근포동굴)

19.1Km    2022-08-10

423 Jeogu-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-6532

Geunpo Village Tunnels, which recently became popular photo spots, are some of the five tunnels located on the beach behind Geunpo Village. It is recommended to take photos at sunset with the scenery outside the cave and the silhouette. Also, if you visit after rain, water will pool on the floor, allowing you to take better photos as it reflects the landscape.

Myeongsa Beach (명사해수욕장)

Myeongsa Beach (명사해수욕장)

19.3Km    2024-03-20

32 Myeongsahaesuyokjang-gil, Jeogu-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Located in Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Myeongsa Beach is celebrated for its fine sandy quality and clear sea waters, inspiring its name, Myeongsa (the Bright Sand). The beach, featuring moderate water temperatures and gentle depths, offers an ideal summer escape with pine forests framing the pristine white sands. A specific section for swimming with pets has been designated on the beach. In addition to swimming, visitors can partake in coastal fishing or embark on cruises to explore the surrounding islands.