The Taste of the Sea Only Found in Geoje

When visiting Geoje, there are must-visit eateries: Baekmanseok and Singsing Gejang. The sea squirt bibimbap at Baekmanseok offers the fresh fragrance of the sea that cannot be tasted in big cities, while the stone crab marinated in soy sauce and the seafood-packed feast at Singsing Gejang will make you ask for extra rice. As these restaurants are extremely famous, it is best to be prepared to wait in line. Pairing your food trip with Geoje's attractions—such as the nearby historic P.O.W. camp, the hot springs known for exceptional water quality, and the dolphin shows at Sea World—will make a single day fly by.

Along the way

1. 1
   Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park

   거제도 포로수용소 유적공원

   Along the eastern foot of Gyeryongsan Mountain (554 m) in Geoje, past the restored old Gohyeonseong Fortress and the City Hall building next to it, you can see the remains of the P.O.W. camp guard post standing on the hill to the left of the Gohyeon Middle School wall. The memorial hall features exhibition rooms, a video screening room, and a souvenir shop. The exhibition rooms display the outbreak of prisoners of war, historical background, daily life, P.O.W. relics, riots, release, and more.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
2. 2
   Baekmanseok

   백만석

   Baekmanseok is a restaurant with a 35-year tradition in Geoje, specializing in sea squirt dishes. When you order sea squirt bibimbap (meongge bibimbap), a mixing bowl is served separately with rice; it contains square-cut frozen sea squirt, seaweed flakes, and sesame salt drizzled with sesame oil. You do not need to add anything else—simply add the bowl of rice and mix it together.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
3. 3
   Geoje Sea World

   거제씨월드

   Geoje Sea World offers integrated marine education as well as hands-on experiences through programs such as Sea Trek (Korea's only underwater walking program with dolphins), Dolphin Swim (swimming with dolphins), and Encounter (entering the water to interact with belugas and dolphins).MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
4. 4

   Gyeryongsan Hot Springs

   계룡산 온천

   The hot spring water of Gyeryongsan Hot Springs is mildly alkaline, which supports the scalp and helps prevent hair loss, making it especially beneficial for those suffering from severe hair loss. In addition, its rich calcium and magnesium content helps prevent skin aging and provides benefits for cartilage, which is easily damaged after one's 40s.MoreLess

   ReviewsSaveDirections
5. 5

   Singsing Gejang

   싱싱게장

   Singsing Gejang is a restaurant famous for ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab), located near the Okpo Shipyard in Geoje. It offers a single menu item, the ganjang gejang set meal, with no other options available. However, the set meal comes with an abundant spread of side dishes to enjoy, including yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab), ganjang gejang, galchi jjigae (hairtail stew), and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew).MoreLess

   ReviewsSaveDirections