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Geoje Botanic Garden (거제식물원(거제정글돔))

10.3Km    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 Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림)

Geoje Recreational Forest (거제자연휴양림)

12.8Km    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.

Hakdong Auto Campging Site (학동자동차야영장)

Hakdong Auto Campging Site (학동자동차야영장)

13.1Km    2024-03-20

981 Geoje-daero, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hakdong Auto Camping Site was established by Korea National Park Service to promote a healthy camping culture. It includes a total of 105 facilities, comprising eighty-nine auto campsites and six caravan sites. Convenient amenities such as shower rooms, dishwashing areas, electricity, and eco-friendly experiential facilities are available. Nearby attractions include Hakdongmongdolhaebyeon Pebble Beach, Oedo Island, and Windy Hill.

Oedo-Botania (외도 보타니아)

Oedo-Botania (외도 보타니아)

13.5Km    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.

Hakdong Mongdol Beach (학동흑진주몽돌해변)

Hakdong Mongdol Beach (학동흑진주몽돌해변)

13.6Km    2025-10-23

18-1, Hakdong 6-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4242~4245

Hakdong Mongdol Beach, filled with small black pebbles, spans a distance of 1.2 kilometers and a x_width of 50 meters, covering a 30,000 ㎡ area. Walking on the pebbles stimulates acupressure points on the soles of feet, providing health benefits for visitors. Unlike other beaches on the southern part of the country, the water of Hakdong Mongdol Beach is deep with rough waves, but various water activities are available. There are accommodations and restaurants nearby and dock at the beach offers a boat excursion around popular attractions.

Hwangpo Beach (황포해수욕장)

14.5Km    2024-03-20

Guyeong-ri, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hwangpo Beach, located in Hwangpo Village of Geoje, is known for its bow-shaped sandy beach and calm, lake-like waves. It's also referred to as Pungyugol, based on a legend that immortals descended here to revel in its beauty. The beach is well-equipped with facilities, such as showers and restrooms, making it an ideal spot for beachgoers to enjoy.

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

Sanbangsan Secret Garden (산방산 비원)

14.6Km    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.

Geojedo Island (거제도)

Geojedo Island (거제도)

15.6Km    2024-12-04

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.

Windy Hill (바람의 언덕)

Windy Hill (바람의 언덕)

16.3Km    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.

Dojangpo Fishing Village (도장포어촌체험마을)

Dojangpo Fishing Village (도장포어촌체험마을)

16.6Km    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.