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Wando Tower (완도타워)

.0M    2021-09-04

330, Jangbogo-daero, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6964

Wando Tower is an impressive 76 meters in x_height, and stands at the top of Dongmangsan Mountain in Wando. The area includes a plaza, walking path, resting area, and offers a fantastic view of the sunrise, sunset, and city at night.

The tower also overlooks several islands including Cheongsando Island, Bogildo Island, Nohwado Island, Sinjido Island and Gogeumdo Island. On clear days with high visibility, some islands like Jeju Island and Geomundo Island are also within sight. Located next to the tower is bongsudae (a fire signal beacon) and a walking path through Dongmangsan Mountain.

Wando Haemultang (완도해물탕)

1.3Km    2025-01-23

256-1 Jangbogo-daero, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

The restaurant serves a rich haemultang (spicy seafood stew), packed with various seafood from Wando, including abalone, clams, crab, and octopus. Another specialty is haesintang (chicken and seafood soup), a flavorful soup made with chicken, abalone, and seafood, which requires a reservation at least 3 hours in advance. For solo visitors, the haemul ttukbaegi (seafood hot pot), made with abalone and a variety of seafood in a hot pot, is an easy, hassle-free option.

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

1.7Km    2024-12-27

전라남도 완도군 완도읍 개포로 34-1

The restaurant runs its own abalone farm, allowing you to enjoy fresh abalone. The most popular dish, “Jeonbok Hansang” (abalone set menu), serves almost every abalone dish imaginable on a single table.  Located in the Wando Traditional Market, the restaurant is spacious, making it an excellent choice for group visits. 

Cheongsil Hoetjib (청실횟집)

Cheongsil Hoetjib (청실횟집)

1.7Km    2024-02-20

51-1 Haebyeongongwon-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Cheongsil Hoetjib is a restaurant that offers various dishes made with freshly caught seafood from the waters in front of Wando. Its signature dish is the jayeonsan hwareo hoe (sliced raw wild fish) made with locally caught fish. Samchi hoe (sliced raw spotted mackerel) is particularly famous, and sliced raw fish dishes featuring sea bream, sea bass, and rockfish are also consistently popular. One delicacy is placing a piece of samchi hoe on top of a piece of aged kimchi on a bed of larva, then wrapping and enjoying it together.

Koner Residence Hotel (코너레지던스호텔)

Koner Residence Hotel (코너레지던스호텔)

2.0Km    2024-10-30

179 , Gaepo-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-555-0179

Koner Residence Hotel is located in Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, approximately 8 minutes by foot from Wando Public Bus Terminal and 5 minutes by car from Wando Port, making transportation convenient. Different types of rooms are available, including Standard, Deluxe, Suite, Royal, General, and Multiple Layers. Each room is equipped with an induction cooktop and microwave, as well as a washing machine and air purifier. Koner 179 Cafe & Dessert can be found on the first floor of the hotel.

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)

4.0Km    2021-07-01

Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6921

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach is located at the center of Dadohaehaesang National Park. The beach got its name from its singing sand, and the name can be literally translated to "sound of sand that can be heard from 4 kilometers away." The beach shore has a x_width of 150 meters and a length of 4 kilometers, covered with shimmering silver sand, and forms a gradual slope into the shallow water. The beach is not only popular for water activities, but also for its fine sand massage.

Wando Moraetteul (완도모래뜰)

4.1Km    2024-12-04

전라남도 완도군 신지면 명사십리길 74
061-552-4015

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy the “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” (marine healing set menu) developed by Wando-gun in 2021. “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” features Wando’s seafood, including abalone innards, hijiki, green sea fingers, kelp, and seaweed stems.  

Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터)

Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터)

5.0Km    2024-12-10

100 Haeyangchiyu-gil, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-7675~6

Wando Marine Healing Center is the first marine therapy facility in Korea. It has 16 types of therapy facilities utilizing seawater, mud, and marine algae. There are five programs on the first floor, such as the Thalasso Pool, Mud Therapy, Marine Algae Bubble Therapy, and the Seawater Mist. On the second floor, the center runs wet therapy programs (steam shower, marine algae bath, wet therapy using seawater) and dry therapy programs themed around stimulating the five senses using colors, sound, music, scents, and stones.

Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach (완도 정도리 구계등)

5.1Km    2024-02-20

152-1 Jeongdo-ri, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gugyedeung Pebble Beach is the area near in Wando Port. The rounded pebbles, such as those found at Gugyedeung Pebble Beach, Jeongdo-ri, have been smoothed and rounded by waves over tens of thousands of years. The unique sound of waves crashing against the pebbles is like a song, and the harmony between the sea and forest paths is beautiful, attracting many travelers.

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

5.9Km    2021-03-12

1455, Cheonghaejin-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6930

The Chang Po Go Memorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the achievements and maritime pioneering spirit of Chang Po Go. The hall is an educational tourism space focusing on historical culture. The permanent exhibition hall is divided into four zones that display the life of Chang Po Go.