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Anjwado Island (안좌도)

Anjwado Island (안좌도)

.0M    2024-02-20

872 Jungbu-ro, Anjwa-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Anjwado Island is an island better known by the name Purple Island. Every spring, it hosts a lavender festival, and in the autumn, an aster chrysanthemum festival takes place, painting the island in shades of purple. With village roofs adorned in purple and the purple sea bridge, visitors can enjoy the color purple throughout the seasons. Additionally, the Birth Home of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), a famous Korean abstract artist, is located here.

1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge (천사대교)

1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge (천사대교)

11.9Km    2021-02-25

Sinseok-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-261-6004

1004 Bridge, opened on April 4, 2019, connects Songgong-ri to Sinseok-ri in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. It is named 1004, pronounced "cheonsa," for the 1004 islands that surrounds Sinan-gun. The bridge is the fourth longest marine bridge in Korea.

Hwawon Oceano Tourism Complex (화원 오시아노 관광단지)

Hwawon Oceano Tourism Complex (화원 오시아노 관광단지)

14.7Km    2021-10-23

552, Sia-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-534-6790

Set before the beautiful Korean archipelago, Hwawon Oceano Tourism Complex offers visitors a romantic beachside camping experience with a large campground and convenience amenities such as shower stalls. The campsite is particularly beautiful at sunset and night when stars fill the sky. Currently, the complex offers a golf course in addition to the campground, with plans to add a culture & arts center and marine world zone. Particularly, Pine Beach Golf Course located inside the tourism complex is surrounded by the ocean on three sides, and is perfect for playing a round of golf toward the endless ocean. The course is regarded as Asia’s Pebble Beach, a small coastal resort destination and home to famous golf courses in California.

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원)

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원)

14.9Km    2021-01-19

330, Surak-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8778

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park in Sinan is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. The ecological park is located next to the vast Korean archipelago, making it perfectly suited to relaxation and education. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues to hold various exhibits about potted plants and sculptures.

Oedaldo Island (외달도)

Oedaldo Island (외달도)

15.5Km    2024-05-31

72 Oedaldo-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Oedaldo Island is an island located 6 kilometers off the eastern coast of Mokpo. The island has clean beaches and a natural environment, earning it recognition from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The island is a popular attraction for couples wishing to take in the beautiful sunset, with the small surrounding islands dotting the sea. Starting in 2003, the island saw the addition of many leisure facilities such as a campground and oceanwater pool. The coastal deck is also a great way to explore the charms of the island.

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)

16.1Km    2021-07-01

Jukrim-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8524

Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in Korea.

The most beautiful beach on Bigeumdo Island is Wonpyeong Beach with its fine red sand. In particular, the view of the sunset on this beach is spectacular. It was also the filming location for TV drama "Spring Waltz."

Dochodo Island (도초도)

Dochodo Island (도초도)

16.3Km    2024-02-20

Suhang-ri, Docho-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Dochodo Island is an island located on the border of Dadohaehaesang National Park in Sinan. At the entrance of the island, there is a fantastic garden adorned with over 700 pine trees. Passing through here leads to a beautiful hydrangea park. In June, the island transforms into a colorful spectacle as around 30,000 hydrangea flowers of various species bloom. To the south of the island lies Simok Beach, which is part of Dadohaehaesang National Park.

1004 Islands Museum Park (1004 뮤지엄파크)

1004 Islands Museum Park (1004 뮤지엄파크)

17.7Km    2024-02-20

508-65 Jaeunseobu 2-gil, Jaeun-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

1004 Islands Museum Park is a marine complex cultural district located on Yangsan Beach in Jaeundo Island. It comprises the World Shell Museum, 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum, Stone Garden, and Yangsan Beach. The Stone Garden features fountains, rock formations, and pine trees, while the 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum houses 1,400 donated stones. Additionally, the World Shell Museum exhibits shells and marine life collected from oceans around the world.