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Attraction

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Address

Jukrim-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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About

Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in Korea.

The most beautiful beach on Bigeumdo Island is Wonpyeong Beach with its fine red sand. In particular, the view of the sunset on this beach is spectacular. It was also the filming location for TV drama "Spring Waltz."