Places to visit in Wando-gun

• Bogil Yun Seondo Garden

  Yun Seondo personally created this garden on Bogildo Island. Seyeonjeong is considered one of Korea's three major private gardens from the Joseon period, and his gasa poetry masterpiece, Eobusasisa (The Fisherman's Four Seasons), was written here.

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• Seaweed Center

  Opened in March 2014 as the main exhibition hall for the Wando International Seaweed Expo, the center includes a local specialties promotion hall and seaweed exhibition rooms.

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• Wando Tower

  Wando Tower is 76 meters tall to the top of its spire and has two aboveground floors and an observation level. It offers views of the archipelago, while exterior lighting and a laser show illuminate the tower at night.

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• Marine Ecology Exhibition Hall

  This exhibition space introduces the sea and ecosystems around Wando. Learn about marine life and the area's natural environment through exhibits and hands-on activities.

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• Jang Bogo Memorial Hall

  The exhibits include materials and artifacts that offer a glimpse into the ambition and spirit of Master Jang Bogo. The galleries use an interactive system that lets visitors see, hear, and touch as they explore.

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• Jangdo Cheonghaejin Historic Site

  This is where Jang Bogo established Cheonghaejin and conducted maritime activities. Follow the island's landscape and reconstructed facilities to learn about the maritime exchanges of the time.

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• Sinji Myeongsasipri Beach

  This long sandy beach stretches across Sinji Island in Wando. Take a walk along the shore and enjoy the sand and waves.

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• Fishing Village Folk Exhibition Hall

  Exhibits and photographs cover fishing village life, fishing methods, aquaculture, and the development of boats.

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• Cheonghae Port Filming Set

  This filming location was built for the KBS special drama Emperor of the Sea, based on Choi In-ho's historical novel about Master Jang Bogo.

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• Wando Arboretum

  Explore subtropical plants that grow in warm regions. Follow the forest paths and visit the exhibition areas to see a variety of trees and plants.

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• Slow City Cheongsando

  Stone wall paths, terraced rice paddies, and blue sea come together on this island. Take your time walking through the villages and fields to see everyday island life.

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Scenes of the area

• Yun Seondo Garden on Bogil Island.
• Seaweed Center and Wando Tower.
• Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach and Fishing Village Folk Exhibition Hall.

Nearby areas

• Haenam-gunAcross a bridge
• Gangjin-gunAcross a bridge