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Sinheung Beach (신흥해수욕장)

Sinheung Beach (신흥해수욕장)

0m    9572     2021-07-01

4, Cheongsan-ro 672beon-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6493

Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando Island is well known for its beautiful blue water. The beach also has a reputation as a great fishing spot. Located on the opposite side of the island from Jiri Beach, Sinheung Beach boasts a spacious shore but offers less amenities in comparison. However, the beach's best qualities are its clean waters and peaceful atmosphere. The nearby shores mostly serve as fishing spots and many visitors enjoy collecting clams during low tide.

Jeonnam Wando Cheongsando Island (Cittaslow) (전남 완도 청산도 [슬로시티])

1.1 Km    16604     2024-02-20

7 Cheongsan-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Cheongsando Island is an island located in the southern part of Korea, reachable by passenger ferry from Wando in about 40 minutes. The traditional rural village landscape is well preserved here. The name "Cheongsan" means "green mountain," and true to its name, the mountains, sky, and sea are all refreshing. The island boasts a total of eleven slow paths, named so because walking along them slows one's pace due to the beautiful scenery. The view of gudeuljang paddy and low stone walls is also a rare sight to behold.

Jiri Beach (지리해수욕장)

Jiri Beach (지리해수욕장)

4.2 Km    9326     2021-07-14

1462-58, Cheongsan-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6495

Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters and fine white sand, it is a great vacation spot for families. The beach stretches for 1 kilometer, is 100 meters in x_width, and is bordered by over 500 ancient pine trees that provide natural shade from the sun. The waters of Cheongsando Island teem with fish, earning the island a reputation as one of Korea’s major sea fishing sites.

Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival (청산도 슬로걷기축제)

Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival (청산도 슬로걷기축제)

4.3 Km    9912     2022-05-12

Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-550-5432

Designated as the first Slow City in Asia, Cheongsando in Wando-gun hosts the annual Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival. The festival is held every April, which is the best time of the year to enjoy the canola blossoms and barley with the sea in the background. During the festival, visitors can participate in various cultural events and exhibitions, and enjoy the spring scenery.

Wando-gun, Cheongsando Island [Slow City] (완도군 청산도 [슬로시티])

Wando-gun, Cheongsando Island [Slow City] (완도군 청산도 [슬로시티])

4.5 Km    35154     2020-06-11

19-3, Docheong 4-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-5151

The name Cheongsan (靑山) carries the meaning that all of the surroundings - the mountains, ocean and sky - are blue. Cheongsando Island is a small island featuring beautiful scenery located 19.2km from Wando in Jeollanam-do, and is the southernmost island in Dadohae. The island looks to Geomundo Island in the east, Soando Island in the west, Jejudo Island in the south, and Sinjido Island in the north. Cheongsando Island was designated as part of Dadohaehaesang National Park on December 23, 1981 and the first Asian slow city on December 1, 2007. The slower visitors walk through the island, the more beautiful the island is. Likewise, the island was picked as one of must-visit tourism spots by Korea Tourism Organization and CNN. The island also features the valuable agricultural asset of gudeuljangnon, terraced rice paddies.

Dadohaehaesang National Park (Wando Section) (다도해해상국립공원(완도))

11.4 Km    34898     2024-04-04

Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-0900

Dadohaehaesang National Park was established on December 23, 1981 as the 14th national park, and it is the nation's largest park, spread over 2,344 ㎢. Within this area are nearly 1,700 islands of varying sizes, including Hongdo, Heuksando, Geomundo, and Baekdo Islands. During the Silla period, the King of the Sea, Jang Bogo established the maritime world and during the Goryeo dynasty, the area was a trading path with the Yuan and Song dynasties. Also, it was the battlefield where Admiral Yi Sun-sin defeated the invading navy during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Likewise, historical sites remain in many places.

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)

18.3 Km    66636     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 Tower (완도타워)

18.9 Km    33826     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.