ENTERTAINMENT IN OTHER LOCATIONS
- includes Geoje and areas off the island
LITTLE CHAPLIN PLAY CAFE - AJU-DONG
TELEPHONE (055) 682 6003
This new café has many play features for children of all ages (up to 10), which include a trampoline and zip line area, kitchen and car play area, construction pit and a ball pit. It caters for parties and provides food on site. They don't have English translation of their menu but the girl behind the cashier speaks good English. There is a car park underneath the building but only accommodates about 8 cars, there is parking spot on the street as well.
It's located right behind Top Mart building, one block right behind Lolli Polli but using the phone number in your GPS will get you there!
TELEPHONE (055) 682 6003
This new café has many play features for children of all ages (up to 10), which include a trampoline and zip line area, kitchen and car play area, construction pit and a ball pit. It caters for parties and provides food on site. They don't have English translation of their menu but the girl behind the cashier speaks good English. There is a car park underneath the building but only accommodates about 8 cars, there is parking spot on the street as well.
It's located right behind Top Mart building, one block right behind Lolli Polli but using the phone number in your GPS will get you there!
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KIDSLAND
ADDRESS: 1427 Okpo daecheop-ro
TELEPHONE: (055) 637 8546
This is a multi-storey building with different activities on each floor. It is located about 20 minutes drive past Deokpo following the coastal road. Look out for the Oepo middle school and then go under the bridge. It's about 3 mins from there to the right. Drive down a steep driveway into the carpark.
In the summer one level is converted to a water fun area.
ADDRESS: 1427 Okpo daecheop-ro
TELEPHONE: (055) 637 8546
This is a multi-storey building with different activities on each floor. It is located about 20 minutes drive past Deokpo following the coastal road. Look out for the Oepo middle school and then go under the bridge. It's about 3 mins from there to the right. Drive down a steep driveway into the carpark.
In the summer one level is converted to a water fun area.
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MCLIMBING
Rock climbing wall. Open at weekends, from 11am. ADDRESS: Daedong Dasoop Apt Building, Room 115, 30 Sangdong-dong 7-gil, Geoje-si. TELEPHONE: 010-6408-9124 |
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SHIPBUILDING MARINE MUSEUM - JISEPO
TELEPHONE (055) 639 8270/1
The Shipbuilding Marine Museum, right at the waterfront in Jisepo, is well worth a visit. The museum itself is interesting, but their indoor play area can be appreciated by the entire family. Together with your child you can try to navigate a ship, learn about weights of different objects or just play. To visit the play area you only pay the museum entrance fee, ticket for fishing village next door is also included on it. Don't forget to present your ARC to get ticket discount. Outside the museum is a Turtle Ship, a traditional Korean battle ship. A nice day out in any weather.
TELEPHONE (055) 639 8270/1
The Shipbuilding Marine Museum, right at the waterfront in Jisepo, is well worth a visit. The museum itself is interesting, but their indoor play area can be appreciated by the entire family. Together with your child you can try to navigate a ship, learn about weights of different objects or just play. To visit the play area you only pay the museum entrance fee, ticket for fishing village next door is also included on it. Don't forget to present your ARC to get ticket discount. Outside the museum is a Turtle Ship, a traditional Korean battle ship. A nice day out in any weather.
ZIP LINE - DEOKPO (Last updated 2015)
ADDRESS: 364-4, Okpo 2-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Zip line over 450m of water and across the beach in Deokpo. No reservation needed. Children up to a certain height or age, must be accompanied by an adult. There are also weight restrictions for those who wish to go tandem.
ADDRESS: 364-4, Okpo 2-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Zip line over 450m of water and across the beach in Deokpo. No reservation needed. Children up to a certain height or age, must be accompanied by an adult. There are also weight restrictions for those who wish to go tandem.
BAMBOO ADVENTURE PARK (Last updated 2015)
TELEPHONE (055) 637 0067
For a small entrance fee you can walk through the Bamboo Adventure Park. Nice up and down packed earth trails and stairs. Not stroller friendly! At the Bamboo Adventure Park there are three adventure courses depending on a persons' height.
For the kids course the child needs to be taller than 110cm. For the most advanced course you need to be taller than 150cm. If under the age of 16 the participant needs to be accompanied by an adult. A great family experience!
The park is open from 09.00 - 18.00 during weekends and holidays. On a reservation for a minimum of 10 people they can open also other days.
To get to the park leave Okpo heading towards Gohyeon on Route 14. Turn right (in direction of 'Debeach Golf' at the first SK LPG Station. Follow that road into a small town. You will see a right turn onto the main street of that town. Drive through the little village and continue about 6 km. You come to a sign that says Bamboo Adventure Park. There is a parking lot on the right. This is about a 15 minute drive from Okpo. 987-4 SilJulRi, HaChungMyeon, Geoje. If you enter the phone number above in to your GPS it gets your there perfectly!
TELEPHONE (055) 637 0067
For a small entrance fee you can walk through the Bamboo Adventure Park. Nice up and down packed earth trails and stairs. Not stroller friendly! At the Bamboo Adventure Park there are three adventure courses depending on a persons' height.
For the kids course the child needs to be taller than 110cm. For the most advanced course you need to be taller than 150cm. If under the age of 16 the participant needs to be accompanied by an adult. A great family experience!
The park is open from 09.00 - 18.00 during weekends and holidays. On a reservation for a minimum of 10 people they can open also other days.
To get to the park leave Okpo heading towards Gohyeon on Route 14. Turn right (in direction of 'Debeach Golf' at the first SK LPG Station. Follow that road into a small town. You will see a right turn onto the main street of that town. Drive through the little village and continue about 6 km. You come to a sign that says Bamboo Adventure Park. There is a parking lot on the right. This is about a 15 minute drive from Okpo. 987-4 SilJulRi, HaChungMyeon, Geoje. If you enter the phone number above in to your GPS it gets your there perfectly!
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OCEAN VIEW CART RACING
ADDRESS: 1514-18 Geojedae-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 682 6990 WEB: oceanviewcart.modoo.at OPEN: 9:00-20:00 every day. Located on the coast between Gujora and Hakdong beaches. Children over 140cm are permitted to drive alone. Those under 140cm must be accompanied by a guardian. |
MUNDONG WATERFALL (Last updated 2013)
Mundong waterfall is a relaxing shaded place on the island. It is an uphill walk along the stream to the waterfall. Along the stream are numbered wooden decking areas all the way up. These can be reserved by their number for picnics as you pay the entrance fee to enter the Waterfall area.
When driving from Okpo through the tunnels, take the exit for Gohyeon, instead of turning right towards Gohyeon Center, turn left, under the road to Tongyeong, and continue until you see the signs for Mundong, turning left. Then drive another kilometer on a narrow road towards the waterfall. You will past a restaurant and its parking area but continue even though the road narrows here. There is a big parking area near the ticket booth.
Mundong waterfall is a relaxing shaded place on the island. It is an uphill walk along the stream to the waterfall. Along the stream are numbered wooden decking areas all the way up. These can be reserved by their number for picnics as you pay the entrance fee to enter the Waterfall area.
When driving from Okpo through the tunnels, take the exit for Gohyeon, instead of turning right towards Gohyeon Center, turn left, under the road to Tongyeong, and continue until you see the signs for Mundong, turning left. Then drive another kilometer on a narrow road towards the waterfall. You will past a restaurant and its parking area but continue even though the road narrows here. There is a big parking area near the ticket booth.
OCEAN BAY WATER PARK - DAEMYEUNG RESORT (LAST UPDATED 2015)
ADDRESS: 115, Sodong-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang
TELEPHONE:1588-4888
Click on this link to visit Ocean Bay Water Park Website
The water park includes both an indoor and outdoor area so good to visit whatever the weather! The park includes: indoor swimming pool, Extreme River, Waterplex, Wave Pool, one children’s slide, four slides for adults (two tube slides and one body slide), and one 2-person Boomergango.
Present your alien card when paying and receive a discount.
ADDRESS: 115, Sodong-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang
TELEPHONE:1588-4888
Click on this link to visit Ocean Bay Water Park Website
The water park includes both an indoor and outdoor area so good to visit whatever the weather! The park includes: indoor swimming pool, Extreme River, Waterplex, Wave Pool, one children’s slide, four slides for adults (two tube slides and one body slide), and one 2-person Boomergango.
Present your alien card when paying and receive a discount.
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THE FOREST PLAYGROUND (GEOJE SOMANG SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATION)
ADDRESS: 65 Songjeongimok-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 682 3678 OPEN; Public opening is Saturdays only, 9am-4pm. This small farm/petting zoo is run by Somang Disabled Center. Care of the animals (including deer, ostrich, potbelly pig, dogs, goats, pony, rabbits, ducks etc) is part of the work programme for adults with disabilities. Entrance fee is by donation (suggested KRW5,000-10,000 per family). |
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SKYLINE LUGE TONGYEONG (Off Geoje Island)
ADDRESS: 178 Balgae-ro, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnamdo. TELEPHONE: 070-4731-8473 EMAIL: tongyeong@skylineluge.com WEBSITE: www.skylineluge.com/en/tongyeong Skyline Luge Tongyeong sits below the Hallyeosudo Cable Car which takes visitors to Mt Mireuksan. Skyline Luge originated in New Zealand over 32 years ago. The Tongyeong Skyline Luge is the first of its kind in South Korea. Skyride is a scenic adventure on a 5-seater chairlift that gives you a bird's eye view of Hallyeo National Marine Park and hundreds of islands dotting the coastline. The Luge is a cart gravity ride on wheels that provides riders full control over their descent on a purpose-built track. Children over 110cm tall can ride the Luge alone, whilst children who are 85cm - 110cm in height must be accompanied by a guardian. Skyline Luge provides an outdoor experience suitable for riders of all ages and experience levels. See the website for details of opening hours and prices. |
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DANGHANGPO RESORT - DINOSAUR PARK (Off Geoje Island)
(Last updated 2015)
ADDRESS: 57 Danghang-ri, Heohwa -myeon, Goseong County
TELEPHONE (055) 670 4501
WEBSITE: http://eng.goseong.go.kr/04travel/0101.asp
The resort complex includes a family recreational park consisting of a picnic area, camping site, Adventure Amusement Park and Sea Leisure-sports Facility. The Natural Art Park consists of a Natural History Exhibition Hall exhibiting stuffed animals such as bears, a dinosaur's egg and fish and shellfish fossils. There is a Natural Sculpture Park with wild flowers and a Styled Stone Exhibition Hall, as well as an Agricultural Relic Exhibition Hall, Folk Play Ground, Guardian Statue Park, One Hundred Million-Year-Old Wave Mark, Fossilized Dinosaur's Footprints, and Sandbar Experience Ground. Danghangpo Resort is a multi-purpose tourist destination where visitors can cultivate their patriotic spirit, study nature, and have good family fun.
Admission: ￦6,000 for Adult / ￦4,000 for Teens / ￦3,000 for Children
CLOSED on Mondays
(Last updated 2015)
ADDRESS: 57 Danghang-ri, Heohwa -myeon, Goseong County
TELEPHONE (055) 670 4501
WEBSITE: http://eng.goseong.go.kr/04travel/0101.asp
The resort complex includes a family recreational park consisting of a picnic area, camping site, Adventure Amusement Park and Sea Leisure-sports Facility. The Natural Art Park consists of a Natural History Exhibition Hall exhibiting stuffed animals such as bears, a dinosaur's egg and fish and shellfish fossils. There is a Natural Sculpture Park with wild flowers and a Styled Stone Exhibition Hall, as well as an Agricultural Relic Exhibition Hall, Folk Play Ground, Guardian Statue Park, One Hundred Million-Year-Old Wave Mark, Fossilized Dinosaur's Footprints, and Sandbar Experience Ground. Danghangpo Resort is a multi-purpose tourist destination where visitors can cultivate their patriotic spirit, study nature, and have good family fun.
Admission: ￦6,000 for Adult / ￦4,000 for Teens / ￦3,000 for Children
CLOSED on Mondays
DINOSAUR MUSEUM (Off Geoje Island)
(Last updated 2015)
Goseong Dinosaur Museum, 618 Jaranman-ro, Hai-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.
TELEPHONE (055) 832 9021
Website http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=826653
Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성 공룡박물관), located in Sangjogam (상족암) County Park, is Korea’s first dinosaur museum. It was built next to one of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint fossil sites and opened to the public on 9 November 2004. Located in the center of the beautiful Sangjogam area, the museum is a tourist attraction that showcases both major dinosaur footprints as well as breathtaking scenery. The four-story building offers five exhibition halls and other special-purpose rooms such as an A/V room.
Admission / Participation Fees
Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won
Youths (ages 13-18): 2,000 won / Group: 1,500 won
Children (ages 3-12): 1,500 won / Group: 1,000 won
* Group: 30 people or more
CLOSED on Mondays
Driving to this location from Geoje can take up to 2 hours.
(Last updated 2015)
Goseong Dinosaur Museum, 618 Jaranman-ro, Hai-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.
TELEPHONE (055) 832 9021
Website http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=826653
Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성 공룡박물관), located in Sangjogam (상족암) County Park, is Korea’s first dinosaur museum. It was built next to one of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint fossil sites and opened to the public on 9 November 2004. Located in the center of the beautiful Sangjogam area, the museum is a tourist attraction that showcases both major dinosaur footprints as well as breathtaking scenery. The four-story building offers five exhibition halls and other special-purpose rooms such as an A/V room.
Admission / Participation Fees
Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won
Youths (ages 13-18): 2,000 won / Group: 1,500 won
Children (ages 3-12): 1,500 won / Group: 1,000 won
* Group: 30 people or more
CLOSED on Mondays
Driving to this location from Geoje can take up to 2 hours.
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GEOJE SEA WORLD
TELEPHONE: (055) 682 0330
ADDRESS: 15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
Click on this link to visit Geoje SeaWorld website
This location has Dolphins and Belugas. There is an indoor show where you can watch through huge glass windows as a driver enters the pool and interacts with the sea-life. There is also an outdoor show where the dolphins perform. There are packages which you can purchase which include having your picture taken with the sea-life as well as entering the pools and swimming with the animals. See the website for more specific details and prices.
TELEPHONE: (055) 682 0330
ADDRESS: 15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
Click on this link to visit Geoje SeaWorld website
This location has Dolphins and Belugas. There is an indoor show where you can watch through huge glass windows as a driver enters the pool and interacts with the sea-life. There is also an outdoor show where the dolphins perform. There are packages which you can purchase which include having your picture taken with the sea-life as well as entering the pools and swimming with the animals. See the website for more specific details and prices.
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CHEORI'S DEER FARM
TELEPHONE: 055-637-1149
ADDRESS: 904 Yeonhahaean-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si
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OPEN: 09:00-18:00
Small farm where children can meet and feed a variety of farmyard animals, including rabbits, sheep, raccoons, birds, deer, goats, ponies etc. Free entry. A basket of animal feed can be purchased for KRW10,000.
TELEPHONE: 055-637-1149
ADDRESS: 904 Yeonhahaean-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si
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OPEN: 09:00-18:00
Small farm where children can meet and feed a variety of farmyard animals, including rabbits, sheep, raccoons, birds, deer, goats, ponies etc. Free entry. A basket of animal feed can be purchased for KRW10,000.
