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Baekmanseok (백만석)

Baekmanseok (백만석)

18.9Km    2024-03-06

47 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-638-3300

Baekmanseok is a renowned restaurant on Geojedo Island specializing in a local delicacy called meongge bibimbap (sea pineapple bibimbap), which is a dish made of sea pineapple mixed with laver, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, renowned for its exquisite taste. The menu also includes options like ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu), seongge bibimbap (sea urchin bibimbap), and saeng ureong maeuntang (spicy rockfish stew). Additionally, side dishes such as spicy fish stew, marinated crab, and grilled fish are served. Nearby attractions include the Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park and the Geoje Tour Monorail.

Isang Yun Memorial Park (Docheon Theme Park) (윤이상 기념공원(도천테마파크))

Isang Yun Memorial Park (Docheon Theme Park) (윤이상 기념공원(도천테마파크))

18.9Km    2020-03-18

27, Jungang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-644-1210

A memorial park for the world-renowned composer Isang Yun was created in Docheon-dong, Tongyeong-si where the great composer was born. The Isang Yun Memorial Park consists of several sections including an exhibition hall displaying the composer’s legacy; a multi-purpose lounge, serving coffee and selling souvenirs; a Memorial Hall, where all kinds of performances and seminars take place; and Gyeongsa Square, an outdoor event venue.

Seopirang Park (서피랑공원)

19.0Km    2025-02-04

22 Chungnyeol-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Seopirang Park, located on Seopirang Hill in Tongyeong, showcases the region’s unique charm and historical significance. The park features walking trails, 99 stairs, a music garden, and piano stairs, with vibrant murals along the uphill path that make the climb enjoyable. From sunset to midnight, the park is beautifully illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. At its summit, Seoporu, visitors are treated to stunning panoramic views of Tongyeong Bay and the city.

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

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

19.0Km    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.

Keun Jip (큰집)

Keun Jip (큰집)

19.1Km    2021-03-23

70, Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-637-2310

This is a place that sells local Geoje dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. The representative menu is spicy blue crab stew.

Tongyeong Sebyeonggwan Hall (통영 세병관)

Tongyeong Sebyeonggwan Hall (통영 세병관)

19.2Km    2021-12-24

27, Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3805

Sebyeonggwan Hall, located in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, was established in 1605 by the 6th generation commander-in-chief Lee Kyung-jun and is well known as one of the widest buildings of the Joseon period along with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jinnamgwan Hall in Yeosu-si.

Sebyeonggwan Hall is placed at the foot of Yeohwangsan Mountain and overlooks Tongyeong. Right next to the hall are the remains of the naval base Tongjeyeong, which includes Unjudang (also called Jeseungdang, a military education center for the Joseon Navy) among others.

Sebyeonggwan Hall symbolizes the ending of the war, the washing away and cleaning up of the weapons of war.

Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

19.4Km    2025-02-04

251 Yeohwang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3229

Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Tongyeong is dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a national hero whose naval victories were crucial in repelling Japanese invasions of Korea in the 1590s. The shrine complex includes Dongjae and Seojae, where ritual ceremonies are prepared; a main shrine housing his spirit tablet and portrait; and an exhibit hall showcasing artifacts related to the Japanese Invasion of 1592. Rituals honoring the Admiral continue to be held every spring and fall to this day.

Hanugwan (한우관)

Hanugwan (한우관)

19.5Km    2021-05-11

5, Gyeryong-ro 11-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-637-2445

Located near Gohyeon-dong Public Stadium in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Hanugwan serves hanu (Korean beef) along with sogalbi (beef ribs), samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), dwaejigalbi (pork ribs), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot) and other menus.

Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영))

Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영))

19.7Km    2024-02-28

Yeonhwa-ri, Yokji-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yeonhwado Island is located 24 km south of Tongyeong Port, bordered by Udo Island to the north and Yokjido Island to the west. It takes about two hours by boat from Tongyeong Port. The island features Yeonhwabong Peak, rising 212 meters on its west side, and sea cliff on the east. The area surrounding Yeonhwapo-gu is enclosed by uniquely-shaped rock cliffs, including Yongmeori Rock (Dragon Head Rock). Yongmeori Rock in Yeonhwado Island is famous for its scenic beauty, especially just before sunset when the setting sun bathes the rock in golden light.

Olive Young - Tongyeong Mujeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 통영무전점)

19.8Km    2024-06-27

307, Jungang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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