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Deokpo Beach (덕포해수욕장)

Deokpo Beach (덕포해수욕장)

81.4M    2021-06-24

32-4, Deokpo 5-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Deokpo Beach is a white sandy beach in the city of Geoje in Gyeongsangnam-do. The 450 meter-long and 40 meter-wide beach offers fine sand, clear waters, a gentle slope and old sea pine trees along the coast. Nearby attractions include the Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park, which was built in 1996 to commemorate the victory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering with a giant shipyard crane.

Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park (옥포대첩기념공원)

1.1Km    2021-06-08

87, Pallangpo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park was built in 1996 to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-sin's first victory of the Okpo Battle during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Visitors can go up the memorial tower and Okporu Pavilion to get an unobstructed view of the Okpo Bay ahead. In addition to the tower and pavilion, the park also has a shrine dedicated to Admiral Yi.

Neungpohang Port (능포항)

3.8Km    2025-02-03

Neungpo-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Neungpohang Port, located in Geoje, spans 1.7 km until Yangjiam and is connected to Jangseungpo by road. Designated as a national port in 1971, it was revamped in 2016 into a multifunctional port. Today it serves not only as an infrastructure for fisheries industries, but is also gaining popularity for marine leisure, cultural activities, and tourism. Its breakwaters and waterside park make it a favored destination, attracting families and other tourists alike.

Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (대우조선해양(주) 옥포조선소)

5.0Km    2025-01-08

3370, Geoje-daero, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering spans over a 4000,000㎡ land and consists of large-scale specialized facilities and equipments for shipbuilding and repairs such as a dock that can handle a 1,000,000 ton vessel and a 900 ton Goliath crane. The shipyard builds various vessels, offshore plants, drill ships, FPSO/FPUs, submarines and destroyers all year round and offers plant tour programs for visitors.

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장)

5.4Km    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.

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

6.2Km    2022-08-10

Bokhang-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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.

SONANGGOO (소낭구펜션)

SONANGGOO (소낭구펜션)

6.8Km    2024-08-05

83 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sonanggu Pension stands on a high point overlooking Jisepohang Port in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s a 2-storey building of timber and red clay with a terraced garden full of flowers, trees, and wild grasses, plus a resting area and a gazebo with fine views. Each room is equipped with modern kitchen facilities and toilets, and in the yard there’s a hot-stone grill for Korean-style barbecues.

YETMASIL (옛마실펜션)

YETMASIL (옛마실펜션)

6.8Km    2024-08-05

65 , Majeon 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yetmashil Pension in Okrim-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a hanok built of pinewood and red clay, whose rooms offer comfortable bedding and ondol underfloor heating. Each guestroom has a living room, kitchen and bathroom. The pension has a spacious yard with pine trees, natural stones and wild flowers, providing a peaceful view. On clear nights you can see fireflies here!

Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park (거제맹종죽테마공원)

Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park (거제맹종죽테마공원)

8.2Km    2022-03-24

700, Geojebuk-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Maengjongjuk is a type of a thick bamboo that grows up to 20 meters in x_height and 20 centimeters in diameter. Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park uses maengjonjuk bamboos to create a therapy theme park that is both nature-friendly and relaxing. The trees are preserved and used to provide forest bathing experience as well as a splendid scenery by blending environmental art and ocean views. The park also offers exciting programs such as Adventure Forest and thrilling activities. 

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

8.5Km    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.