Geojedo's busiest tourist attraction is a tiny island-sized botanical garden 4km off the coast. It鈥檚 popular with Korean travellers, but unless you absolutely adore manicured gardens, long waits (if ferries are cancelled or delayed) and pushy lines, consider avoiding the place.
By car from Geoje-si, follow the road signs to Jangsangpo and look for the sign pointing to Oedo terminal.
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Anyone with a love of seafood and a tolerance for powerful odours could easily spend an hour exploring the country鈥檚 largest fish market. Narrow lanes鈥
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This historically rich, mountainside slum became a tourist destination after an arty makeover in 2009, when students decided to brighten up the鈥
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Come springtime, cherry blossoms can be found more and more throughout Korea, as more and more trees are being planted.
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Originally launched in 1964 as Korea's first cable car, the Songdo Beach attraction reopened in 2017, measuring a distance of 1.62km 鈥 four times what it鈥
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Stretching out 1975m, this is Korea鈥檚 longest cable-car ride. Near the top of Mireuk-san (461m), the view of Hallyeo Maritime National Park is dramatic鈥
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On the southern tip of Yeongdo (鞓侂弰; Yeong Island), experience the city鈥檚 rugged coastline along a well-groomed walking path. For those less inclined to鈥
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The museum opened in July 2017 as the first film exhibition and experience in South Korea. Inside, visitors can pose with statues of their favourite鈥
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Peaceful and remote, Yeonhwado is a small island ideal for three-hour hikes. From the ferry (return 鈧18,400, one hour, departs 6.30am, 9.30am,11am, 1pm鈥
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Haegeumgang, a collection of breathtaking rocky islets and a jagged coastline, forms part of the Hallyeo Maritime National Park 鈥 famous for life鈥
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The black-pebble beach in Hakdong is a cosy destination for family outings and romantic getaways, about 30 minutes by car from Geoje-si. Summer crowds鈥
3. Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp
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In Geoje-si, this modest but worthwhile museum provides hard-to-find information about the POW camp experience during the Korean War. Just by the gate is鈥
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Sharp cliffs and crashing waves on dramatic rock formations make this a worthwhile journey. At low tide, walk across the land bridge and climb to the鈥
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Bijindo is actually two islands joined together by a sand bridge, which makes for some outstanding photography. It's a popular getaway destination for鈥
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Stretching out 1975m, this is Korea鈥檚 longest cable-car ride. Near the top of Mireuk-san (461m), the view of Hallyeo Maritime National Park is dramatic鈥
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Set aside an hour or more to enjoy the views atop this mountain beside Gangguan harbour. On the way up, you'll pass a modest sculpture park with 15 pieces鈥
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Towards the north end of the Gangguan promenade, there are four turtle ships. Definitely worth a look. While ducking your head inside the ship, try to鈥