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Geoje City attracts attention as a wellness tourist destination
Famous tourist attractions such as Geoje Botanical Garden and Jeodo Island
In summer, surfing, beach, and beach
Various festivals from fall to the end of the year
Geoje City is attracting attention as a wellness tourist destination visited by many travelers seeking healing and relaxation. Geoje City, located in the center of the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, is loved by domestic and foreign tourists for its beautiful natural scenery, famous tourist attractions, and marine leisure facilities. It is also a place of great historical significance as it was the site of the victory of the Joseon naval forces commanded by Admiral Yi Sun-sin during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in the Battle of Okpo.
Geoje City is establishing itself not only as a travel destination where you can enjoy outstanding natural scenery and reflect on historical significance, but also as an ideal travel destination for healing and relaxation. Various attractions such as Geoje Botanical Garden, Jangseungpo Port, and Jeodo Island themselves provide impressions to travelers.
Geoje City is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. Although it is an island with 16 beaches and 11 famous mountains, it is considered a great place not only for summer water play and marine leisure activities, but also for hiking while overlooking the sea. Recently, ‘Dangsu Beach’, a beach for the disabled and a beach for pets, is gaining popularity.
In addition, we plan to meet the demand for marine tourism by building new marine leisure facilities such as a yacht marina and surfing station. When Geoje Healing Forest opens next year, it is expected to attract more attention as a wellness tourist destination for people tired of everyday life.
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Haegeumgang, a natural landscape created over hundreds of millions of years
Among the beautiful natural scenery of Geoje City, Haegeumgang stands out. Haegeumgang, meaning ‘Mount Geumgang of the Sea,’ is a place where rocks have formed a unique landscape over hundreds of millions of years. You can see mysterious features such as Lion Rock, Maitreya Rock, and Chotdae Rock.
Oedo Botania is a subtropical botanical garden and is famous for its beautiful scenery where you can take pictures of your life. The Windy Hill in Dojangpo Village is also considered a famous attraction. Many tourists come here to admire the beautiful sea of Geoje.
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‘Jangseungpo Port’ is a spectacular sight as the sunset surrounds the port.
Jangseungpo Port is very popular as the sunset surrounds the port at dusk, creating a beautiful scenery. This place, named Jangseungpo Port because it was the port where the jangseung was located, is known as a place where people walk along the Songgu Yeongsin Wish Trail, whisper their wishes, and pray for their wishes to come true.
Jedo Island, located approximately 10km south of Geoje City, is well known for its outstanding natural scenery and clean coastline. Access was restricted due to the presence of the presidential villa, but as some areas have recently been opened, it is attracting attention as a new tourist destination. It is famous for its beautiful beaches and diverse marine ecosystem. It is gaining popularity as a tourist destination thanks to its clean and quiet natural environment.
Another tourist attraction that makes Geoje City famous is Geoje Botanical Garden. It is also called Geoje Jungle Dome, which is covered with huge glass, and is especially famous for its exotic scenery of a dense forest of tropical plants and cacti. You can enjoy the mysterious beauty created by the Seokbujak Flower Garden and the artificial canyon shaded by cissus.
Additionally, if you climb the stairs between the rocks, there is an observatory where you can view the botanical garden at a glance. The highlight of this place is the nest-shaped photo zone, which is a popular photo spot as it creates a wonderful composition with the huge dome ceiling and lush greenery in the background.
Maemi Castle is also considered a must-see attraction in Geoje. Baek Sun-sam built it on his own after suffering damage from Typhoon Maemi in 2003, and it is a unique building reminiscent of a medieval European castle. It is also widely known as a SNS spot because you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that blends in with the sea.
Various festivals are held in Geoje City. Every fall, the Geoje Island Flower Festival attracts tourists, and in December, the Geoje Daegu Seafood Festival and the Year-End Fireworks Festival attract attention. The Year-End Fireworks Festival is a large-scale fireworks display held at Jangseungpo Port, and it colorfully decorates the end of the year every year.
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Replenish energy with winter delicacies ‘grilled oysters and cod soup’
The sea of Geoje is famous for oysters and cod. Grilled oysters and cod soup are Geoje’s winter delicacies and are great for recharging your energy. In particular, daegu rice cake soup is widely known as a special food that can be tasted in Geoje.
Meanwhile, Geoje City is also working to revitalize night view tourism. By encouraging residential tourism, we are encouraging tourists to stay longer in Geoje. Geoje City expects this to have a positive impact on the local economy.
An official from Geoje City said, “Geoje is a place with diverse charms that combine natural beauty, historical significance, wellness, and marine leisure tourism,” and added, “More than a simple travel destination, it is a place of healing and relaxation, and a place where you can experience various festivals and traditions.” “It is a special place and will attract more tourists in the future.”
Kim Seung-soo, JoongAng Ilbo M&P reporter [email protected]
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