Geojedo Island (거제도)

0m 73622 2024-03-06

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.

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

1.0 Km 7020 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.

Geoje Botanic Garden (거제식물원(거제정글돔))

5.5 Km 2 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 Island Flower Festival (거제섬꽃축제)

5.5 Km 20372 2022-10-31

3577, Geojenamseo-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-639-3000

Geoje Island Flower Festival is held at the Geoje-si Agriculture Development Complex in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do. The festival presents autumn flowers in a variety of exhibitions and displays. Attractions include autumn flower sculpture exhibition, themed flower hills, chrysanthemum items, test room of greenhouse, flowering tree examining office, warm region orchard, and more.

Hallyeo National Marine Park Oyster Festival (한려수도 굴축제)

6.3 Km 13107 2021-11-30

22, Gyeonnaeryang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-645-4513

Hallyeo National Marine Park Oyster Festival will be held online with various events and programs including dancing competition, singing competition, gallery contest, best recipe contest and more. Different oyster products will be sold online at a discounted price.

Ottchil Art Museum (통영 옻칠미술관)

6.6 Km 13636 2020-07-07

36, Yongnamhaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-649-5257

Tongyeong has been known for Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl crafts) for over four centuries. Naturally, Ottchil Art Museum (“Ottchil” meaning “lacquer”) showcases the best of mother-of-pearl crafts of Tongyeong.

Since prehistoric times, Najeonchilgi (along with its precursor, Chaehwachilgi) has formed the essence of traditional crafts. It refers to crafts employing mother-of-pearl. During the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Najeonchilgi blossomed into a national art; it evolved into a folk art during the Joseon Period (1392-1910).

The museum displays a mixture of daily use crafts and contemporary lacquer art (including formative art pieces), both employing the finest lacquer extracted from lacquer trees. The displayed items provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the elegance of traditional Korean crafts.

Yi Sun-Sin Park (이순신공원)

6.7 Km 30719 2021-03-18

205, Mendehaean-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-642-4737

Yi Sun-sin Park is located at the foot of Mangilbong Peak. The name of the park was changed from Hansan Battle Memorial Park to Yi Sun-sin Park. The park has a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, an observation deck, a walking-path, a traditional cultural hall, and Hagikjeong Pavilion.

Pyeonghwa Hoetjip (평화횟집)

7.4 Km 1458 2020-02-07

12, Seongpo-ro 3-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-632-5124

Pyeonghwa Hoetjip is a family business that has been serving the same menu at the same location for over 50 years. The restaurant uses its homemade original soybean paste and gochujang (Korean chili paste) for flavors and live fish freshly caught from the southern sea of the Korean peninsula, known to be the most fresh and flavorful fish available within the country.

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort (금호통영마리나리조트)

7.5 Km 11889 2021-01-15

33, Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-643-8000

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort offers visitors the nation’s first land and water combined resort that includes yacht and other water sports as well as cutting edge sports facilities for educational training.

Lotte Mart - Tongyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 통영점)

7.9 Km 0 2024-04-16

65, Mujeon-daero, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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