Hamyang Jianjae Pass (함양 지안재) Jianjae Pass, renowned for its picturesque winding roads, is a celebrated attraction in Hamyang. It was also selected as one of the “100 Most Beautiful Roads in Korea.” While the pass is navigable by car, it’s best appreaciated by stopping to soak in the views from the observation deck. An…
Udusan Suspension Bridge (우두산 출렁다리 (거창 Y자형 출렁다리)) – Homepage healingland.foresttrip.go.kr Udusan Suspension Bridge, situated on Udusan Mountain, named for its resemblance to a cow’s head, is positioned halfway up the mountain. The bridge stands 60 meters above ground and spans a total length of 109 meters. Comprising three segments of 45 meters, 24 meters,…
Pangpang Yacht Tour (팡팡만원요트투어) – Homepage geojepang.com The Pangpang Yacht Tour offers visitors the chance to enjoy a luxury yacht ride at a great low price. Each yacht can take up to 11 passengers, and explores the calm sea around Tongyeong. Reservations are only accepted via phone call, but pets can also ride as long…
Tongyeong RCE Sejahtera Forest (통영RCE세자트라숲) – Homepage rce.or.kr The Tongyeong RCE Sejahtera Forest is a joint education center for 70 RCEs from 15 countries in Asia and the Pacifics. The center was opened in 2015 as an ecofriendly play area and offers many educational programs for locals and visitors. – Address : 116 Yongnamhaean-ro, Yongnam-myeon,…
Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (대우조선해양(주) 옥포조선소) – Homepage www.dsme.co.kr (Korean, English) – Tel +82-55-735-2397 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…
American Village (미국마을) – Homepage www.namhae.go.kr American Village, overlooking the beautiful Aenggang Bay and Nodo Island in Namhae, is a settlement village created for the Koreans in the US who wanted to return to their home in Korea to spend their old age. The village, consisting of 22 American-style houses and pensions, allows visitors to…
Honghyeon Village (남해 홍현마을) – Homepage tour.namhae.go.kr The colorful Honghyeon Village was once called Rara because many conches, called sora in Korean, were caught here for living. Later the village was named Honghyeon Village due to its location next to Rainbow Hill. Renowned for its excellent water quality, the village held Korea’s first abalone festival…
Neungpohang Port (능포항) 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,…
Seopirang Park (서피랑공원) – Homepage www.utour.go.kr 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…
Resort Bluemau (리조트 블루마우 거제) – Tel +82-55-632-6377 Resort Bluemau is located on the coastal cliffs of Geoje Island with beautiful views of the ocean all year round. All guestrooms offer seaside views, making this a popular accommodation choice. The interior of the resort is done in Spanish style for an exotic atmosphere. – Address…