Tongyeong Mireuksan Mountain (미륵산(통영))

9.7 Km 40126 2021-02-25

115, Bongsudolsaem-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-0580

Situated in the middle of Mireukdo Island on the southern part of Tongyeong, Mireuksan Mountain (altitude 458.4 meters) is also sometimes referred to as Yonghwasan Mountain after Yonghwasa Temple. Additional temples on the mountain include the more secluded Gwaneumam and Dosoram Hermitages, as well as Miraesa Temple. While not as tall as other mountains, it is famous for its lush forest, valleys with pure water, odd-shaped rocks, and rock caves. The mountain is beautiful year round with royal azalea in spring, bright foliage in fall, and breathtaking views of the Korean archipelago.

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

9.9 Km 37660 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.

Keun Jip (큰집)

9.9 Km 94 2021-03-23

70, Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-637-2310

This is a place that sells local Geoje dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. The representative menu is spicy blue crab stew.

Baekmanseok (백만석)

10.0 Km 9500 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.

TNF - Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (TNF 거제점)

10.0 Km 0 2024-04-19

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

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Cypress Forest Napoli Farm (편백나무숲속 나폴리농원)

10.2 Km 37892 2024-02-28

152 Mireuksan-gil, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Cypress Forest Napoli Farm is located on the mid-slope of Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong, offering an experience of walking barefoot on a cypress tree-lined path emitting phytoncides. Their "Cypress Forest Barefoot Healing Wellness Trip" program, lasting approximately one hour and thirty minutes, allows participants to immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of barefoot walking. Beyond this, the site offers an Air café where visitors can savor pour-over coffee amidst the invigorating outdoor ambiance. With amenities like a Hammock Shelter, Grass Beds, a Tropical Botanical Garden, and a Foot Bath, the farm provides a serene and comfortable space for relaxation.

Geoje Tourist Hotel (거제관광호텔)

10.2 Km 1054 2020-02-20

1898-5, Geojejungang-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-632-7002

The Geoje Tourist Hotel provides large and small banquet halls able to accommodate 300 people including Dongbaek Hall for 50 people and other banquet halls for conferences. The banquet halls can be used for receptions, engagement ceremonies, 60th birthdays, company anniversaries, New Year's, promotions, celebrations, and various other events as well.

Pak Kyongni Memorial Hall (박경리 기념관)

11.7 Km 4309 2024-02-21

173 Sanyangjungang-ro, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Pak Kyongni Memorial Hall was established to deepen appreciation for the literary works of Tongyeong-born novelist Pak Kyongni. The main facilities include an exhibit hall, archive, and video hall. Visitors can explore her personal items, such as letters and autographic manuscripts of her most famous novel, Toji (The Land), as well as other books she wrote. Additionally, the site of the Memorial Hall, known as Pak Kyongni Park, encompasses her grave and a hexagonal pavilion, offering a tranquil space for visitors to reflect and spend time.

Ssanggeun Auto Campground (쌍근오토캠핑장)

11.7 Km 0 2024-02-13

539-1 Tappo-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ssanggeun Auto Campground, located near Ssanggeun Port, features a total of sixteen camping sites equipped with facilities such as showers, restrooms, and sinks. A caretaker is on-site to ensure safety, with fire extinguishers and fire hoses available. Conveniently, a market just five minutes away provides firewood, camping, and fishing supplies. In addition to camping, visitors can enjoy sea bathing, fishing, and tidal flat experiences at the beachfront right in front of the campground.

Geoje Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림)

12.3 Km 23199 2021-06-14

325, Geojejungang-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-8115

Geoje Recreational Forest is located on Nojasan Mountain (alt. 565 m). The mountain summit offers a panoramic view of the entire island, Hallyeohaesang National Park, and even as far as Tsushima Island in Japan on clear days. The forest itself offers walking paths, hiking trails, a campground, and bungalows, making it a suitable location for family vacations.

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