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Jindo Island (진도)

5.1Km    2025-01-08

Jindo-eup, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-3405

Jindo Island is the principal island among the cluster of 230 islets in the southwestern part of the Korean peninsula. The island is blessed with abundant fertile land, therefore much of it is used for agriculture. The sea around it is teeming with fish and wildlife.

The island has many park reserves like the Dadohaehaesang National Park, historical relics and sites; and visitors can enjoy traditional artistic performances everywhere. With the Jindo Bridge construction completed, the island is connected to the mainland. Every year during the month of February on the lunar calendar, the sea parts and mimics the parting of the sea by Moses. Many tourists come to watch this rare spectacle.

Jindo Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(진도))

9.3Km    2020-03-18

299-30, Ullimsanbang-ro, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-542-1165

Founded in 857 by Buddhist monk Doseonguksa and reconstructed by Ui Woong in 1648, Ssanggyesa Temple is located between two valleys, bordering Cheomchalsan Mountain to the North. Walk through the rows of trees leading to a beautiful garden enclosed by a 100 year-old Joseon Chinese Juniper, cherry trees and persimmon trees.

Follow the path behind the temple for 10 minutes to find a three-acre plot of land consisting of dense forest. This woodland is a national monument containing over 50 types of trees. Unrimsanbang lies on the south of the temple, home of the famous artist Heo Yu, of the Joseon dynasty.

Ullimsanbang House (진도 운림산방)

9.4Km    2025-03-15

315, Ullimsanbang-ro, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-9610

On the foot of Cheomchalsan Mountain (485 m), bordering Ssangyesa Temple to the North, sits Ullimsanbang House. The building was once a home to the famous artist, Heo Yu during his last years, after his master Kim Jeong-hee (1789~1856), a noted scholar, passed away.
Ullimsanbang House was named after the romantic scenery of the mountain peaks nearby the Cheomchalsan Maountain that appears hazily amidst the foggy mist. According to Heo Yu’s writings, ‘Mongyeonrok’ once had various flowers and trees blossomed, but it had long been abandoned beyond recognition until it was restored by his grandson, Heo Geon (1907~1987) in 1982.
Surrounding the Cheomchalsan Mountain, Ullimsanbang House has a ㄷ-shaped tile-roofed house containing a workroom among numerous bedrooms. It houses a wooden cottage at the rear and the So-Chi (Heo Geon’s pen name) Memorial to the right. Many of Heo family’s artworks are displayed here. At the middle of the courtyard, a crape myrtle stands gracefully on a small six-meter island floating on a pond of lilies.

Sebang Village (세방마을)

9.8Km    2025-03-16

6, Sebang-gil, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-9601

Known as the home to the most beautiful sunset, the town of Sebang-ri is quickly becoming a popular spot in Jindo-gun. Visitors can overlook at the Dadohaehaesang National Park from the observatory and enjoy the scenery of many islands that appear and disappear under the sea fog. View of a sunrise above the islands is stunning.

Yuldo Island (율도)

10.3Km    2024-03-20

199 Taecheon-ri, Jido-eup, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yuldo Island is located just a 5-minute boat ride from Sinan-gun's coast. It is also known as Bipa Island due to the abundance of loquat trees. Various subtropical and tropical species grow here, and deer, goats, and rabbits roam freely. The sunsets are beautiful, and during low tide, tide flats are exposed, allowing visitors to walk to the Jido island. As it is privately owned, unauthorized entry is prohibited.

Sebang Sunset Observatory (세방낙조 전망대)

10.5Km    2021-07-27

Jisan-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-6754

The scenery viewed from Sebang Sunset Observatory is thought to be one of the most beautiful scenes along the coast of Jindo Island. Visitors can see the beautiful red sunset just like a painting filling the sky between islands. Weather Central picked this site as the best sunset observing spot in the southernmost part of the Korean peninsula. Driving on the road offers views of breathtaking islands with a lot of forests and fresh air.

Namdo National Gugak Center (국립남도국악원)

11.3Km    2020-05-20

3818, Jindo-daero, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-4031

The National Center for Korean Namdo Performing Arts is located at the skirt of Yeogwisan Mountain in Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do. In addition to its gorgeous mountain and coastal views, the center is well known for its critical role in preserving the traditional Korean music and art of the southern regions of Korea through traditional music performances, cultural experiences and traditional music study programs.

Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’(국립남도국악원 토요 상설 공연 ‘국악이 좋다’)

11.3Km    2025-04-29

전라남도 진도군 임회면 진도대로 3818

Jindohanok [Korea Quality] / 진도한옥펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

11.5Km    2020-09-09

3146-3, Jindo-daero, Uisin-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4550-7316

Jindo Hanok Pension is a guesthouse located in Geumgap-ri, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do. It’s a traditional Korean house with a total of 16 guestrooms, all of which are made of wooden materials, red clay, and blue ceramic tiles. The guesthouse is frequented by various types of people, including those from other countries. The front yard overlooks Namhae Sea, and many people come here for the beautiful view of the sunset that can enjoyed in the yard. In the vicinity of the guesthouse is the world-famous Jindo Mysterious Sea Route that opens twice a day, which is one of the main reasons why people come to this area. Geumgap Beach right in front of the guesthouse is not big, but it's one of the most popular beaches among visitors because of the gentle slope that makes it safe to swim. It's also a great’fishing spot because there are various types of fish in the water. The rooms are clean and simple, as the surrounding nature is good enough for most people to relax in. Nearby tourist destinations include Unrim Sanbang and Jangjeon Art Museum.

Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성)

12.3Km    2025-01-20

92 Yongjangsanseong-gil, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yongjangseong Fortress, built by Sambyeolcho as an anti-Mognolian facility in Jindo, is located on the mountain ridge of the northern coast of Jindo. Although most of the fortress has disappeared, parts of the fortress walls along with the site of the Yongjangsa Temple and the palace still remain preserved. Nearby attractions such as the Yongjang Fortress Exhibit Building can be visited together.