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Jindo Mysterious Sea Route (진도 신비의 바닷길)

10.2Km    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.

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

10.5Km    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)

10.5Km    2025-01-17

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.

Uldolmok Hanjeongsik Buffet (울돌목한정식뷔페)

10.8Km    2021-03-26

53, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-1881

You can enjoy Jeolla-do's local dishes in the form of a Korean buffet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is buffet.

Yuldo Island (율도)

11.7Km    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.

Namdo National Gugak Center (국립남도국악원)

11.8Km    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’)

11.8Km    2024-12-13

전라남도 진도군 임회면 진도대로 3818

Modo Island (모도)

12.0Km    2017-02-22

12-3, Modo-gil, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-544-0151

In 1929, Modo Island was spotted by Kim Hae-gim on his way to Jeju Island. He called the island Ttiseom because of the multitude of ttipul grass, a grass native to Korea, on the island. There were also many houses with thatched roofs made with dried ttipul on the island. The name Modo Island comes from the Hanja characters for "Ttiseom."

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)

12.9Km    2021-03-26

13-1, Usuyeong-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-1344

This regular store for locals is known for its generous servings. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Sebang Village (세방마을)

14.6Km    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.