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Geoje City lies in the centre of the south coast of KyungnamSouth Gyeongsang Province, and is the second largest island in the RepulicRepublic of Korea. There are 10 manned inhabited islands and 64 uninhabited islands. Across its coast line of 386.7㎞, Geoje City is a beautiful island which has the longest coastline among islands on the Korean peninsula. Geoje is located 9㎞ from Gadeok Island, Busan and between Tongyeong City and New Geoje Bridge to the west. In the case of the northwest coast, Geoje sits opposite Jinhae, Masan and Goseong along Jinhae bay. As for Geoje’s major tourist resorts, there are 14 swimming beaches including Scenic Beauty No. 2 Haegeumgang, Daebyeongdaedo Island & Sobyeonggdaedo Island, Oedo Island Botania and Hakdong Black Pearl Mongdol Beach. There is also the Historic Park of the Geojedo Island P.O.W Camp which had 170,000 prisoners, Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park, Geoje Natural Art Land and Shipbuilding Marine Culture Hall, befitting the shipbuilding industry in the city. Moreover, cultural vestiges with a historical background are found throughout the city. On top of that, thanks to two globally preeminent shipbuilding yards - Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. which is equipped with a 900 ton crane, the largest scale in the world, and a 1 million class dock, a scale of 8 soccer fields, and Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipbuilding yard - Geoje City’s national income per capita amounts to $34,000 US dollars. Regarding traffic services, the national road No. 14 line starting from Ulsan is linked to the Busan~Masan~Tongyeong~Geoje Grand Bridge. A land route and marine traffic which are linked to Jeogu-ri, Nambu-myeon along east coast line of Okpo as well as Jangseungpo by going through the central part of Geoje City, are being developed. A high-speed passenger ferryship goes and returnsto and from to Jangseungpo as well as Okpo-Busan 24 times a day and runs 4 times a day to Gohyeon~Busan as well. Since the running travel time is 45 minutes or just one hour, Geoje region is a one-day travel zone. In addition, if the Geoje~Busan road, due to be completed in 2010 or thereabouts, is openeds to traffic and an expressway between Tongyeong and Daejeon is extended to Geoje, traffic within the regions of Busan and South Gyeongsang Province Kyungnam is expected to be more harmonious.
●Oedo Botania -Address: San 109, Wahyeon-ri, Ilun-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-Jangseungpo-Ilun -Introduction: Located at San 109 Wahyeon-ri, Ilun-myeon, Geoje, this island is covered by a camellia forest with an area of 12,000㎡. The island is home to more than 3,000 plant species including many subtropical plants, such as cactus, palm trees, gazania, sunshine, eucalyptus, bottlebrush bush, New Zealand flax, and agave. The coastline stretches foris 2.3km. The island has an observation deck, a sculpture park, an outdoor stage, and other facilities for relaxation. The dinosaur cave, dinosaur rock, and dinosaur footprints in the island are designated as cultural assets by South Gyeongsangnam-do Province. Fishing spots around the island make a trip to this island more fun. Oedo has an exotic atmosphere which seems to carry thelike a beach of the Mediterranean Sea and is famous to be the last shooting place of the KBS drama ‘Winter Sonata’. Therefore, Oedo is the scenic spot foreign tourists visit most, to not to mentionsay nothing of domestic tourists. ●Haegeumgang -Address: San 1, Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Sakok three-forked road-Hakdong-Haegeumgang -Introduction: Located about 500m off the south shore of Haegeumgang village in Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje, Haegeumgang consistsing of two islands belongsing to the Hallyeo National Marine Park. It was designated as Scenic Beauty No. 2 in 1971. It is also called Galdo because its shape resembles arrowroots. But the name Haegeumgang is used more often. It is 116m high above sea level and about 100m wide. An inscription of Seobulgwacha, which means Seo Bul visited here to search for herbs for eternal youth herbs for Emperor Shi of the Chin Dynasty of China, is left on the island. As this island has abundant herbs, it is also called Yyakchoseom meaning herb island. The best scenic beauties include Sipjadonggul(cross shaped cave), which reveals itself during the low tide, Sajabawi(lion shaped rock), and Ilwonbong for its fantastic sceneries of the sunrise and moonrise. An excursion boat which goes from 6 wharfs within Geoje to Haegeumgang, makes a round trip. ●Historic Park of Geojedo P.O.W Camp -Address: San 109, Gohyeon-dong, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-dong -Introduction: A P.O.W. camp was completed on a site of about 10 million㎡ around the Gohyeon, Suwol, and Yangjeong areas on November 27, 1950. Up to 173,000 prisoners of war including 150,000 North Korean soldiers, 20,000 Chinese soldiers, and 3,000 women soldiers and militias were encamped. With the signing of a truce on July 27, 1953, the camp was closed. A park was constructed to recreate the everyday life of prisoners of war based on the materials and records of the time. The diorama hall that vividly portrays the camp at the time is a must see. The Historic Park of the Geojedo P.O.W Camp is in the limelight as a worldwide scenic spot, to say nothing of aits role as a living history education spot. ●Windy Hill -Address: Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Geoje Myeon-the eastern part-the southern part -Introduction: The sound created by pebbles washed by waves at Hakdong Pebble Beach has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful sounds in Korea. From Hakdong Beach to Haegeumgang, camellia habitat has been formed. This forest of camellias and the nesting ground of fairy pitts were designated as Natural Monument No. 233 (on Oct. 30, 1971) for preservation. Passing this road between late February and early March, you will see the a beautiful scenery created by red camellia flowers and various wild flowers. The wide open sea scenery is fantastic and the TV dramas “Eve’s flower garden(2003)”, “A merry-go-round(2004)”, the movie “A palm tree forest(2005)” etc. were shot here, plus a shooting of the popular KBS2 TV program “One night two days” on May, 2009. ●Hakdong Black Pearl Mongdol Beach -Address: Hakdong-ri, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-Jangseungpo-Ilun -Introduction: This beach belongs to Hakdong-ri, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje. Its name originated from its being in the shape of a flying crane. The scenery of the 1.2km long 50m wide beach with the area of 30,000 ㎢ covered by pebbles called Mongdol is unique. This beach is also famous for the camellia habitat, which was designated as Natural Monument No. 233, along the 3km long beach. About 20cm long, colorful fairy pitts come in June, breed here and then leave in September. Camellia flowers start to bloom in February and they are in full bloom in mid March. In the spring and fall, tourists come to see Haegeumgang and Hallyeo National Marine Park. In summer, vacationers come from all over the country to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, water sports and the scenery. ●Daebyeongdaedo Island & Sobyeongdaedo Island -Address: Yeocha village, Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Sagok three-forked road-Hakdong-Haegeumgang -Introduction: These islands are located in Yeochaman (bay) in Nambu-myeon, Geoje. When you walk along the mountain road toward Myeongsa Temple from the coast of Yeacha, small and large islands are visible through the pine forest. Different moods and scenery created by different weather enchants and fascinates tourists. This place is becoming one of the most favored tourist attractions in Geoje. If tourists climb Mang mountain, they can have a distant view of Hallyeo National Marine Park, appreciating the diverse atmospheres according to the changes in the of weather. ●Gonggogi -Address: Yegu village, Whahyeon-ri, Il-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-Mundong-Ilun myeon -Introduction: Gonggogi is a name derived from the shape of the ground that was like a protruding buttocks, and became beautiful by the devotion and sweat of a certain old husband and wife. The lower edges of the mountains at Gonggogi are arranged in tiers and plants such as a palm tree, a camellia, narcissi, a kaffir lily etc. let visitors know the seasons with flowers and perfumes in place after place. Gonggogi’s blossomed flowers in spring cover an area of roughly 16,000㎡. ●Jisimdo -Address: Okrim-ri, Ilun-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route:Geoje-Gohyeon-Mundong-Ilun myeon -Introduction: The area is about 0.36㎢, and the coastline is 3.7km long. 15 households moved to the island during the reign of King Hyeonjong of Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese colonial era, it was considered a strategic point and 1 company was stationed here. After the independence in 1945, people moved here again and 40 people in 14 households live here. This place can be developed into a very attractive tourist attraction. On the coast, fresh seafood such as abalone, sea cucumber, sea squirt, and seaweed are harvested. The coast of this island is a cliff but the slope, where houses and fields are located, is somewhat smooth. It seems that people flattened the slope over a long period of time. Even though it is a small island, the roads have been well constructed. Except the cement road between the dock and the village, a flat trail traverses the island. Walking 2-3 hours along this trail and you will see the true beauty of the island. You will see a small green pasture with the view of blue sea, a tunnel of camellias with red flowers, a small closed school and farm houses surrounded by thick camellias and evergreens. The forest of evergreen is so thick that very little a beam of light might not penetrates through. As you walk along the trail, you will hear the songs of white eye, and brown-eared bulbul. Walking through this pleasant and amicable island, you will forget all your troubles and feel comfort and peace. With a ferryboat from Jangseungpo harbor, Jisimdo takes 20 minutes and makes a round trip 5 times a day.
●International Penguin swimming competition -Host period: Feb. every year -Host venue: Dukpo swimming beach, Okpo-dong, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-Okpo -Introduction: This festival is held at Deokpo Beach in mid January every year. It is organized by the Organizing Committee of the International Penguin Swimming Competition. Started in 2004, this event includes swimming in the cold winter sea, catching flatfish barehanded, and aerobic performances. This festival provides something to see and enjoy for the participants and spectators alike. As the festival coincides with the period when codfish, the city fish of Geoje, are caught the most, visitors can enjoy the light codfish dishes everywhere in Geoje, especially in Oepo, Jangmok-myeon.
-Host period: End of July~Beginning of Aug. every year -Host venue: Gujori swimming beach etc., Ilun-myeon, Geoje City -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Sangdong-Ilun -Introduction: Geoje has many beaches. This festival held from late July to early August is the largest marine festival in the nation. Visitors can enjoy beautiful tourist attractions and cultural and art activities. The festival lasts for 4 days and the events include yacht racing, women's super beach volleyball championship, aerobics competition, fin swimming competition, concert by the sea and other programs. This beach festival will turn the summer beach of Geojo into a place of fun and romance and the memory of this festival will last for a long time.
●Tour of Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard -Location: 530 Jangpyeong-dong, Geoje City -Established: 1974 -Introduction: Established in 1974, this shipyard on a site of 3 million ㎡ with 4 docks is the largest shipyard in the world. It produces about 50 vessels and offshore platforms amounting to 2.45 million GT a year. From its establishment, Samsung Heavy Industries has delivered 649 vessels successfully among them since roughly 846 vessels have been ordered from world global shipping circles. It has kept its top spot as a constructor of high value added special vessels and next generation vessels, such as super large container carriers, LNG carriers, luxury cruise liners, deep sea oil drilling rigs, FPSO, and shuttle tankers, based on its state of the art technologies and competitiveness. In addition, its fame in the areas of offshore oil drilling rigs, bridges, marine power plants, and steel platforms is solid and it has firmly established Korea's status as a "shipbuilding powerhouse." If visitors reserve three days ago in advance, they can enjoy its shipyard tour alongside an explanation from the tour guide.
●Tour of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. -Location: 1, Ajou-dong, Geoje City -Established: 1973 -Visiting route: Geoje Grand Bridge-Gohyeon-Okpo -Introduction: This shipyard located on a site of 4 million㎡ is equipped with super large state of the art facilities including a 1 million ton class dock, the largest in the world recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, and a 900 ton crane. It produces over 40 large vessels, offshore platforms, and special vessels a per year. This company has shown excellent records in the areas of management transparency and profit. It produces the best vessels every year and has kept its spot as the largest constructor builder of LNG carriers. It is a company that has contributed greatly to the community. If visitors reserve four days ago in advance, they can enjoy a shipyard tour alongside an explanation from a tour guide.
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