Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

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

5.7Km    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.

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

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

5.8Km    2024-06-27

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

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Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

6.1Km    2025-01-14

15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Sea World, the largest dolphin theme park in Korea, is located in Geoje. As one of the main attractions in the area, it is the only place in Korea that offers experience programs with the white beluga whales. Visitors can meet and interact with dolphins and beluga whales up close and also participate in the marine education program.

Uniqlo - D-CUBE Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 디큐브거제)

Uniqlo - D-CUBE Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 디큐브거제)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

5F, 12, Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Olive Young - D-CUBE Department Store Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 디큐브거제)

Olive Young - D-CUBE Department Store Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 디큐브거제)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, D-Dube Department Store Geoje Branch, 12, Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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D-Cube Department Store - Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (디큐브백화점 거제)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

12, Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Homeplus - Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 거제)

Homeplus - Geoje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 거제)

6.3Km    2024-04-23

12, Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum (거제어촌민속전시관)

6.3Km    2025-01-14

41 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum is an exhibition hall dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional maritime culture and the history of fisheries in Korea. The museum operates with themes such as the Sea of Tradition, the Sea of Life, and the Sea of Experience. Visitors can view traditional fishing boats, gear, and daily tools used in Korean fishing villages. The museum also features an aquarium displaying rare fish species and a video room.

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

8.2Km    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.

Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점)

Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점)

8.4Km    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.