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Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

3.5Km    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.

Neungpohang Port (능포항)

3.7Km    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.

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum (거제어촌민속전시관)

3.8Km    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.

Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park (옥포대첩기념공원)

4.0Km    2021-06-08

87, Pallangpo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-8129

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.

Deokpo Beach (덕포해수욕장)

Deokpo Beach (덕포해수욕장)

4.9Km    2021-06-24

32-4, Deokpo 5-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

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.

Gujora Beach (구조라해수욕장)

Gujora Beach (구조라해수욕장)

6.7Km    2023-04-06

2056, Geoje-daero, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

Gujora Beach is not only known for its natural beauty and crystal clear water, but also as a beach that can be reached conveniently. It was initially used by U.S. soldiers when a prisoner-of-war camp was established in Geoje in the aftermath of the Korean War. After the beach was opened to the public in the 1970s, it became better known for its natural beauty than its military history. The beach is relatively shallow with warm water and stretches 1.1 kilometers long and has a x_width of 30 meters. It has many nearby attractions such as Mangsan Mountain, Sujeongbong Peak, Anseom Island, and Yundolseom Island, creating a beautiful view.
Situated farther inland, partially encircled by the coastline, the water at Gujora Beach is calm and serene. A number of restaurants can be found nearby, mainly selling fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) as well as famous local produce such as anchovies and seaweed. Visitors can enjoy the nearby attractions such as Gujora Fortress as well as Haegeumgang, Naedo, and Oedo Islands by taking a cruise tour.

Baekmanseok (백만석)

Baekmanseok (백만석)

6.7Km    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.

Keun Jip (큰집)

Keun Jip (큰집)

6.8Km    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.

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

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

6.9Km    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.

Jisimdo Island (지심도)

Jisimdo Island (지심도)

6.9Km    2021-09-24

31-2, Jisimdo-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-681-6007

Located 1.5 kilometers away to the east side of Irun-myeon, Geoje, Jisimdo Island is a very small island covering an area of just 0.338 ㎢ with a 3.5-kilometer long coast line. From Jangseungpohang Port, it takes approximately 15 minutes by ferry and visitors can tour the entire island within 2 hours.

The name of the island comes from its appearance resembling the Chinese character ‘sim (心).’ The island is home to abundant and old camellia trees more than any other islands in the southern sea, earning the nickname "Dongbaek (camellia) Island."