Geojedo
The principal island of Geoje, off the south coast of Korea, linked to the mainland by two bridges. It is known for its rugged shoreline, shipyards and a museum of the Korean War prison camp.
- Where
- Geoje, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 34.8581, 128.6183
Get the Geojedo stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Geojedo. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Gyeongsang volume with your photos and a note.
Near Geojedo
Hansando 15 km
An island in South Gyeongsang Province across a narrow strait from the Tongyeong Peninsula. Admiral Yi Sun-sin based his fleet here and won the Battle of Hansando in 1592, and the Jeaseungdang shrine on the island commemorates him.
Gamcheon Culture Village 44 km
A hillside neighbourhood in Gamcheon-dong, Saha District, Busan, known for its layered streets, labyrinth of alleys and brightly painted houses. It grew from refugee housing in the 1950s and was restored with murals and art installations.
Jagalchi Market 46 km
A fish market on the edge of Nampo Port in Busan, considered the largest fish market in South Korea. Vendors, many of them women, sell live seafood from tanks, and restaurants upstairs will prepare it for you.
Busan Tower 46 km
A tower 120 metres high in Yongdusan Park, Jung District, Busan. Its observation deck looks over Busan Port and the surrounding city, and the park around it sits on a hill in the old centre.
Taejongdae 47 km
A natural park on the southernmost point of Yeongdo District, Busan, covered in dense evergreen trees. It has an observatory, a lighthouse and tall sea cliffs, and a loop road and trail run along the rocky coast.
United Nations Memorial Cemetery 53 km
The only United Nations cemetery in the world, in the Nam District of Busan at Tanggok. It is the burial ground for casualties of the Korean War from many countries, and it lies in a quiet landscaped park.
Gwangalli Beach 56 km
A beach in Suyeong District, Busan, west of Haeundae Beach, set in a cove spanned by the Gwangan Bridge. It covers 82,000 square metres along 1.4 kilometres of sand, and the bridge is lit up at night.
Gwangan Bridge 56 km
A double decked suspension bridge in Busan, linking Haeundae District and Suyeong District across Gwangalli Bay. It is called the Diamond Bridge, and its lights change colour at night. It is a favourite spot for watching fireworks during the annual Busan festival.
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Questions
Where is Geojedo?
Geojedo is in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Hansando (15 km), Gamcheon Culture Village (44 km), Jagalchi Market (46 km).
How do I get the Geojedo stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Geojedo and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Gyeongsang volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Geojedo before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Gyeongsang volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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