Jindo Island (진도)

0m 29235 2022-11-17

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))

4.5 Km 13054 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)

4.6 Km 12913 2022-02-18

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.

Jindohanok [Korea Quality] / 진도한옥펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.9 Km 477 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 Miracle Sea Road Festival (진도신비의바닷길 축제)

9.9 Km 138765 2024-02-07

74 Sinbiuibadat-gil, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-3407

The Jindo Miracle Sea Road is a 2-kilometer-long path connecting two islands that only appears for approximately one hour at extreme low tide. Many visitors gather in the area every year to witness the splendid phenomenon.

Jindodaegyo Bridge (진도대교)

10.0 Km 9835 2021-07-30

Nokjin-ri, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-9601

Jindodaegyo Bridge measures 484 meters in length and 11.7 meters in x_width, and is located between Nokjin-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun and Hak-dong, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun on National Road No. 18. The bridge has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion on October 18, 1984. On December 15, 2005, the second Jindo Bridge opened, from which visitors can observe breathtaking sunsets and evening views while enjoying the fantastic nearby sceneries. Uldolmok, a passage to the West Sea, is a strait between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is also known as the location of Myeongnyang Daecheop, one of the three major naval battles won by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The x_width of the strait is only 294 meters, which is similar to that of the Hangang River. Jindodaegyo Bridge is the most accessible gateway to Jindo Island, a place with many local specialties and unique cultural arts.

Jindo Mysterious Sea Route (진도 신비의 바닷길)

10.2 Km 43647 2023-02-17

148, Sinbiuibadat-gil, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-9601

Jindo Island is the third largest island in Korea, next to Jeju Island and Geoje Island. It is made up of 250 smaller islands, and it is famous for a strip of dry road that appears from the middle of the sea, near the end of February and mid-June of the lunar calendar. As it resembles a passage in the Old Testament in the Book of Exodus, the event is called “The Miracle of Moses.” When the water recedes, a road about 30-40 meters wide and 2.8 kilometers long appears and stays for about an hour before being submerged again.

Jindo Island has some legends which are still popular today, especially that of “Old Woman Bbyong of Hoedongri.” A long time ago, there were many tigers on Jindo Island. When tigers began appearing frequently in the village, the people fled to Modo Island. In the process, only the old woman Bbyong ended up remaining on the island, so the lady prayed every day to Yongwang, the god of the ocean, to let her see her family again. Around February, Yongwang appeared to her in her dream and said, “I will send a rainbow to the sea tomorrow; ride it and cross the ocean”. The next day old woman Bbyong went out to the sea and prayed again, and the seawater parted as the rainbow road appeared. Through this road, her family and the other villagers came back to the island. Therefore when the sea parts, the people celebrate this phenomenon by holding the Yeongdeung Festival to remember the Old Woman Bbyong. During the Festival, original folk plays of Jindo Island are performed and draw many tourists to Jindo Island.

The Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival (명량대첩축제)

10.4 Km 25452 2023-09-06

12 , Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-286-5265

Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and spirit of the residents of Jeollanam-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

10.5 Km 34540 2023-04-28

12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5541

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area became a national tourist site in 1986, and Memorial Park of Admiral Yi was added in 1991, serving as an educational site. The area overlooks Uldolmok, and features a shrine from the past that commemorates the great victory that was achieved by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin in the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) and a large geobukbae (turtle ship). The area hosts a history festival every October and covers many history-related experience programs throughout the year.

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)

10.5 Km 0 2024-02-20

12 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is the site where Admiral Yi Sunsin, under his command, defeated over 300 Japanese warships with only 13 Korean ships during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 (1592-1598). The exhibition hall commemorates the Myeongnyang Battle and displays weapons used during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Visitors can also observe the turbulent currents of Uldolmok from the skywalk.

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