Geoje Korea is the main island of Geoje city, located in the southeastern coastal section of Korea in the Pacific Ocean. The Geoje Island is joined to land by a causeway from nearby Tongyeong and Sinhyeon is the largest town on the island. The city covers an area of 383.44 km², making it one of the largest islands in South Korea. A travel in geoje Korea would be an intersting adevnture trip. The landscape of the region features several peaks which are known for its rich deposits of granite. The southern belt of Geojedo, together with part of Namhaedo in Namhae County, belongs to Hallyeo Maritime National Park.
Geoje Korea renders richly bestowing, which means the abundance of fish around the island and the small but fertile farmland. Being Korea's second largest island, with numerous beaches and scenic cliffs it draws a lot of tourists. The island enjoys a marine climate with an average temperature of 13.2°C and an average rainfall of about 1.700mm. The city is known for its breathtaking scenery and Geoje Korea has most of the tourist attractions of the South Sea such as Haegeumgang, Mongdol Beach and Oedo. Even historically the Geojedo Island has a significant place.
During your travel in geoje Korea tourists would find number of attraction in geoje Korea which are worth a visit. A few of attraction in geoje Korea are:
Geoje Haegeumgang: It is one of the best attraction in geoje Korea, Geoje Haegeumgang is called the Geumgang meaning ‘Sea Diamond’ of the South Sea. As a rock island, Haegeumgang is belongs to Hallyeo Marine National Park, which has been declared as an official green region in South Korea. Originally called Galgotdo, as it is shaped like the spreading roots of arrowroot and now days it is known as Haegeumgang, meaning Mt. Geumgangsan in the sea.
Sinseondae Observatory: Sinseondae Observatory is a lovely attraction in geoje Korea, located between Dojangpo Maeul and Haegeumgang. It offers striking views of the extremely shaped rocks against the deep-blue ocean hues. "Sinseon" in Korean mean supernatural beings; the beauty of this spot is said to attract such beings to come play. The blue and yellow colors layered in the rocks tell a unique history of the territory.
Hakdong Mongdol Beach: Hakdong Mongdol Beach, is made of pebbles called Mongdol, has camellias and fairy pits in spring, and comes alive as a beach resort in summer. |
