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Haegeumgang Cruise (해금강유람선)

15.7Km    2024-03-20

270 Haegeumgang-ro, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Haegeumgang Cruise is a tour boat offering sightseeing trips around Haegeumgang Islets, also known as the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Sea, renowned for its stunning scenery in Geojedo Island. The cruise departs from a quay in Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, near Haegeumgang Village by the seaside. The Haegeumgang Islets, located approximately 500 meters offshore, allow tourists to view various natural attractions from the sea, such as Sipjadonggul Cave, Sajabawi Rock, and Chotdaebawi Rock. A valid ID is required to board the cruise.

Jangsado Sea Park (장사도해상공원)

Jangsado Sea Park (장사도해상공원)

16.1Km    2024-02-27

55 Jangsado-gil, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-633-0362

Jangsado Sea Park, located approximately 21km (about 50 minutes) from Donam Port in Tongyeong, is an island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park, boasting over 100,000 camellia and silver magnolia along with natural monuments like the fairy pitta, sickle neofinetia, and seongnan orchids. Resembling a silkworm with a x_width of 400m and a length of 1.9km, it was formerly known as Jangsado Island, and it was called as 'Jamsado' in that time. The island features attractions such as the Camellia Tunnel Trail, Maze Garden, Herb Garden, Rainbow Bridge, and Seungni Observatory.

Jangsado Island (장사도)

16.2Km    2024-02-28

95 Jangsado-gil, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jangsado Island is located in Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong, about a kilometer west of the southern tip of Geojedo Island. It is home to Jangsado Sea Park that features twenty themed gardens, including a Camellia Tunnel Trail, a Maze Garden, and a Herb Garden. The park also has various amenities like an Outdoor Stage and an Outdoor Gallery. From observatories scattered throughout the park, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Namhae Sea. Jangsado Sea Park, also known as Camellia, is just a ten-minute boat ride from Geunpo Port in Geoje.

Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점)

Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점)

16.3Km    2024-03-20

1216 Okpodaecheop-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Café Sibang-ri, situated near Maemiseong in Geoje, invites visitors to savor expertly roasted coffee prepared by skilled baristas. The standout menu item is the Mongle Mongle Latte, adorned with velvety cream and marshmallows. With expansive glass walls on the 2nd and 3rd floors, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Geogadaegyo Bridge and the Namhae Sea. Additionally, there is a rooftop on the 4th floor.

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

16.4Km    2022-08-10

Bokhang-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

Maemiseong Fortress is a wall that was built alone by citizen Baek Soon-sam to protect crops from natural disasters, who lost arable land to Typhoon Maemi in 2003. Repeatedly stacking square stones near the beach and filling them with cement has now become a castle reminiscent of medieval times in Europe. Its scale and design are so great that it is hard to believe that it was built without a single blueprint.

Woojebong Observatory (거제 우제봉전망대)

Woojebong Observatory (거제 우제봉전망대)

16.5Km    2025-10-27

23 Haegeumgang 3-gil, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

At Woojebong Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of Woojebong and Haegumgang, you can see the actual backdrop of the final scene where the character Park Pyeong-ho meets his fate in the movie "Hunt." The picturesque Haegumgang, which is one of Korea's 40 scenic spots, and the dense camellia forest path, create the trademark scenery of Woojebong Observatory.

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

16.6Km    2024-03-20

46 Heungnam-gil, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Heungnam Beach is located in Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si. The beach boasts a fine sandy shore in the front and pebble stones covering the southern part of the coast. With a gentle slope and shallow waters, it is an ideal family-friendly vacation spot. Nearby is Isudo Island, an island covered with pine trees, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding landscape while swimming. During low tide, one can collect hard clams and pink butterfly shells in the shallow seawater.

Mujigae Pension Espresso (무지개펜션에스프레소)

Mujigae Pension Espresso (무지개펜션에스프레소)

16.7Km    2024-02-23

737 Geojenamseo-ro, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Mujigae Pension Espresso, situated in the southernmost part of Hongpo Village on Geojedo Island, is a café specializing in espresso. In addition to espresso, the café serves black tea and caffè lattes, complemented by yanggaeng (sweet red bean jelly). With windows throughout, the café offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, allowing visitors to enjoy their coffee amidst scenic beauty. Notably, the picturesque view of Gawangdo Island visible from the windows adds an artistic touch to the experience.

Pak Kyongni Memorial Hall (박경리 기념관)

16.8Km    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.

Tongyeong Ecological Forest (통영생태숲)

Tongyeong Ecological Forest (통영생태숲)

16.8Km    2025-02-04

1279 Inpyeong-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Located on Cheonamsan Mountain near the southwestern sea of Tongyeong, Tongyeong Ecological Forest is full of the Hinoki cypress trees. It features a walking trail surrounded by subtropical plants, a deck path through the woods, a resting forest, a children’s forest education center, an ecological playground, and a golden oak mushroom farm. Moreover, visitors can see rabbits and deer, admire small fishing boats passing through Tongyeong Port from the observatory, and explore the forest with a guide.