Things to do in Kujora-ri

Covering both sea and land Hallyeo-haesang National Park is a great place to visit for hiking, diving, cruising or touring with local guides. This conservation area was classed as the country’s fourth national park in 1968. It covers more than 210 square miles (545 square kilometers) in the provinces of Gyeongnam and Jeonnam,.

Take a ferry from Geoje Island to the well-tended gardens of Oedo Paradise Island. With European-style botanical gardens and over 3,000 species of plants, Oedo Island provides an idyllic setting to experience the atmosphere of the South Korean coastline.

Stroll through the Dongpirang Wall Painting Village, also known as the Dongpirang Mural Village, to find new surprises around every bend. Even the staircases that lead you up the hill are pieces of art, so you can’t help but be drawn in.

Gujora Beach is a favorite with those who visit the island city of Geoje in the coastal province of South Gyeongsang. On a sunny day, the soft sandy beach is nice to relax on or you can join the locals who play soccer or throw frisbees around. During the warmer months go for a swim in the shallow water of the bay.

For a 360-degree view of the beautiful southern coastline of South Korea, take a day-trip to Tongyeong. Here you’ll find the Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car, which takes visitors up to the peak of Mount Mireuksan. Enjoy incredible panoramas of Busan’s dramatic coastline and islands.

Visit the Okpo Battle Memorial Park to see the eye-catching monument to Yi Sun-sin up close and enjoy the scenic coastal walk there and back. The hilltop complex comprises a memorial statue, a shrine, a temple and a museum. Not all signs are in English, but you’ll soon figure out what this park is all about.