Myeongsa Beach (명사해수욕장)

14.7Km 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.

Windy Hill (바람의 언덕)

14.7Km 2024-03-06

San 14-47, Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

The Windy Hill refers to a hill at the end of the fishing village of Dojangpo, located at the entrance to the Haegeumgang Islets, upon which a windmill can be found. Its name comes from the area being very windy, thanks to its geographical features. The plants that grow on the hill also tend to be short in stature because of the wind. Many cafés and restaurants take advantage of the hill’s remarkable view. Windy Hill is also close to other tourist sites, like Sinseondae Terrace, Haegeumgang Islets, Hammok Beach, and a camellia habitat.

Bada Hyanggi (바다향기)

14.7Km 2024-12-19

9-36 , Jungnimhaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-644-0300

Badahyanggi Hotel is by the beach in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s a 5-minute walk from Tongyeong Bus Terminal, and a hotel pick-up service is available. There are various types of room, including Deluxe rooms which have a fine ocean view from the balcony, and Family rooms which have jacuzzi bath tubs - just the job for soothing travel fatigue. There’s a raw fish restaurant in the same building, and other restaurants plus an E-mart nearby, so it is convenient. Dongpirang Mural Alley, Seopirang Village Road, and Chungmu Gimbap Street are 15 minutes away by car.

Geojedo Haegeumgang Islets (거제도 해금강)

14.8Km 2024-03-06

1 Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4792

Haegeumgang Islets is a tourist attraction located in front of the Windy Hill on Geojedo Island, known as a rocky island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. While its shape resembles the spreading roots of arrowroot, hence its name "Galdo," it is widely referred to as Haegeumgang, representing the sea's Geumgangsan Mountain. Famous for its sunrise and sunset views, they are best observed from Ilwolbong Peak or Sajabawi Rock. Visitors can enjoy stunning landscapes, including the Sipja Cave, Mireukbawi Rock, Chotdaebawi Rock, and a 1,300-year-old pine tree, by taking a ferry tour.

Dojangpo Fishing Village (도장포어촌체험마을)

14.9Km 2025-03-15

24-1, Dojangpo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-638-2202

Dojangpo Fishing Village, located near Sinseondae Cliff and Windy Hill, is a popular attraction especially loved by couples for the beautiful scenery. Sinseondae Cliff is formed of oddly shaped rocks that run in a horizontal line, making it look as if the rocks are holding up the ocean. Other nearby attractions include Yeocha Beach, a filming location of “The Ginkgo Bed (1996);" and Windy Hill, a popular attraction due to its exotic and picturesque green hill.

The Jeon Hyuck Lim Mueseum of Art (전혁림 미술관)

15.0Km 2025-01-13

10, Bongsu 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-7349

The Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art is located on the way to Yonghwasa Temple on Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong. This site used to be the location of the house where master painter Jeon Hyuck-lim lived for about 30 years since 1975. A new building was constructed and the site was turned into a creative space, opening to the public on May 11, 2003.

The outer walls of the building is decorated with the master painter's paintings and his son Yeonggeun's paintings which were selected from among their works and reproduced by utilizing about 7,500 20x20cm ceramic tiles, with a view to represent the image of Tongyeong and the artistic image of the master painter. In particular, the front wall on the third floor is a reproduction of the great artist's work titled "Window" painted in 1992.

Resort Bluemau (리조트 블루마우 거제)

15.1Km 2025-03-16

132, Haegeumgang-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-632-6377

Resort Bluemau is located on the coastal cliffs of Geoje Island with beautiful views of the ocean all year round. All guestrooms offer seaside views, making this a popular accommodation choice. The interior of the resort is done in Spanish style for an exotic atmosphere.

Napory Farm in Tongyeong (통영 나폴리농원)

15.1Km 2025-10-23

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

Napory Farm in Tongyeong is surrounded by the Hinoki cypress forest on the hillside of Mireuksan Mountain within Hallyeohaesang National Park. Opened in 2005, this healing tourist destination offers various activities related to Hinoki cypress trees and phytoncides. The farm's signature program is the 'Barefoot Healing Walk in the Hinoki Cypress Forest,' where visitors walk barefoot on the trail while surrounded by the phytoncide-filled forest.
In this phytoncide-rich forest, you can join barefoot walking programs or guided forest group tours while enjoying the beautiful natural landscapes. The 'healing' farm features an 'Air Cafe,' where you can drink pour-over coffee while enjoying the fresh air; a hammock resting area; a lawn lying experience; a tropical greenhouse featuring succulents; and a foot bath area. The farm was chosen by the Korea Tourism Organization as a wellness travel destination. You can purchase phytoncide products and Hinoki cypress saplings researched and developed by the farm.
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to look around and experience the farm. This is a place recommended to tourists who want to experience 'healing' moments in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Undersea Tunnel - Tongyeong (해저터널-경남 통영)

15.1Km 2024-01-03

Dang-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Constructed over a 16-month period from 1931 to 1932, the undersea tunnel in Tongyeong is Asia’s first submarine tunnel. For its construction, the sea water was blocked at both ends, the tunnel was dug underground, and was paved with concrete. The Korean word “Yongmundalyang” engraved at the entrance of this 483-meter long, 5-meter wide tunnel means “the entrance of an undersea tunnel that connects island to land.”

Oedo-Botania (외도 보타니아)

15.3Km 2025-12-16

17, Oedo-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-681-4541

“Botania” is a portmanteau of "botani-" (plants) and "utopia" (paradise), and Oedo-Botania represents a paradise for plants on the sea. It is surrounded by the blue and clear seas of Geoje, and you can see the Haegeumgang Islets, Hongdo Island, and Tsushima Island in the distance. The total area is 148,760㎡ (45,000 pyeong), divided into Seodo Island and Dongdo Island. The former was developed into Oedo-Botania, while the latter (22,017㎡) is preserved in its natural state, home to 64 native plant species and over 1,000 rare subtropical plants from around the world.
Oedo-Botania was designed with Buckingham Palace Garden as its motif, and the Venus Garden—the signature attraction of Oedo-Botania—features twelve Venus statues harmoniously integrated with the plants.
The second Hill of Love observatory is home to a 300-year-old guardian tree where residents once held ceremonies for the village’s well-being and bountiful fishing. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Venus Garden, Lee House, and the Flower Garden.
The “Stairway to Heaven” was originally created by planting 3,000 tangerine trees on land where residents once cultivated fields, along with 8,000 cypress trees planted as windbreaks against the fierce sea winds. However, due to damage from Typhoon Maemi, it is now composed of various ornamental trees, including pagoda trees, arranged in a tapestry-like pattern.
The lighthouse, designed to resemble the shape of Oedo Island, is the only one of its kind to allow visitors to explore its maze-like interior, adding to the fun of exploration.

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Oedo-Botania appears as the island that Jun-sang, who had lost his sight after a traffic accident, created for his first love, Yoo-jin, in the final episode of the K-Drama "Winter Sonata(2002)." The “Lee House” in particular—the place where the two leads meet in the show—appears as a Mediterranean-style house when viewed from the Venus Garden, but is actually built in the traditional Korean style, divided into anchae and sarangchae.

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