things to do in wando-gun, jeollanam-do, south korea

Wando Fishery And Folklore Museum

Wando Fishery And Folklore Museum

During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition...

Bogildo Island Seyeonjeong Pavilion

Bogildo Island Seyeonjeong Pavilion

Yun Seon-do (1587~1671), a non-military civil administrator and poet in the mid Joseon dynasty, could hardly contain his anger after hearing the ne...

Soando Island

Soando Island

Soando Island was settled by the Oh Family of Dongbok and the Kim Family of Gimhae, who moved to the island during the Imjin War. It was a very pat...

Jiri Beach

Jiri Beach

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 a...

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach

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 ...

Sinheung Beach

Sinheung Beach

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 o...

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall

The Chang Po Go Memorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the achievements and maritime pioneering spirit of Chang Po Go. The hall is an education...

Wando-gun Cheongsando Island Slow City

Wando-gun Cheongsando Island Slow City

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...

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Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach

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 ...

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Jeonnam Wando Cheongsando Island Cittaslow

Cheongsando Island is an island located in the southern part of Korea, reachable by passenger ferry from Wando in about 40 minutes. The traditional...

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Nohwado Island

Nohwado Island, a stopping point en route to Bogildo Island, is well known for its abalone and mussel production. The island produces 70% of Korea'...

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Bogildo Island

Located about 12 kilometers away from Wando Port, Bogildo Island was once inhabited by a famous Joseon poet named Yun Seon-do, who found the island...

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Wando Tower

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...

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Jungni Beach

Jungni Beach is the best beach for swimming in the sea on Bogildo Island. The white sandy beach is long and the depth of the water is shallow enoug...

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Wando Arboretum

Wando Arboretum features the largest and oldest broadleaf evergreen colony in the nation, along with over 3,800 other flora on a grand plot of land...