Changpo Coastal Road (창포 해안길) Changpo Coastal Road meanders along the coastline, tracing a scenic path from Changpo-ri in Jinjeon-myeon to Jeodo Bridge in Gusan-myeon. It offers sweeping vistas of charming coastal villages in the Namhae Sea, characterized by numerous islands and the pristine waters. The area is adorned with a picturesque backdrop of Changpoman…

Dalcheongyegok Valley (Changwon) (달천계곡(창원)) – Homepage culture.changwon.go.kr Dalcheongyegok Valley is a favored summer escape in Changwon, known for its clear valley waters flowing over wide rocks and dense surrounding foliage. A notable feature within the valley is a rock bearing the inscription “Dalcheon-dong” by Heo Mok, an official of the Joseon dynasty who chose this…

Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영)) – Homepage www.tongyeong.go.kr/eng 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…

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang (청학동예절학교 선비서당) Cheonghak-dong, located at the foot of the ridge facing Hadong on Jirisan Mountain, is a village inhabited by 200 residents from thirty families. It hosts several seodangs (village schools), among which Seonbi Seodang stands out for its educational programs focusing on etiquette, character development, and Chinese characters. Additionally,…

Windy Hill (바람의 언덕) – Homepage tour.geoje.go.kr – Tel +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….

Geojedo Haegeumgang Islets (거제도 해금강) – Homepage tour.geoje.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-55-639-4792 Haegeumgang Islets is a tourist attraction located in front of the Windy Hill on Geojedo Island, known as a rocky island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. While its shape resembles the spreading roots of arrowroot, hence its name “Galdo,” it…

Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원) – Homepage www.pow.or.kr – Tel +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…

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동)) – Homepage www.ssanggyesa.net Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa Temple, but was changed to the…

Heungnam Beach (흥남해수욕장) – Homepage tour.geoje.go.kr 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…