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Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)

.0M    2025-01-13

156, Chopyeong 1-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-1544

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. The arboretum is comprised of an exhibition hall, greenhouses, walking paths, an observatory, campground, basketball court, and more.

Created in 1991, Wando Arboretum is the only warm temperate arboretum in Korea where only 15% of the landscape is considered a warm temperate region. The broadleaf evergreen tree forest has high medicinal value, and is home to many species of rare warm temperate plants such as goodyera, calanthe striata, and cephalanthera falcata. There are 30 special gardens based on different plant types. From the observatory, visitors can enjoy the view of Dadohaehaesang National Park and the southern sea. The observatory offers an opportunity to educate visitors on nature and the environment and allows them to take a rest during their visit.

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

4.2Km    2024-10-31

1161-8 Cheonghaejinseo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located beside the sea, this filming location boasts a port. It became the leading shooting site for popular movies such as "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," "The Pirates," and the drama "The Slave Hunters." Experience wearing costumes with the beautiful South Sea and traditional Korean villages as a backdrop, play traditional folk games, and participate in agricultural ecology experience programs.

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

6.0Km    2021-03-12

1455, Cheonghaejin-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6930

The Chang Po Go Memorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the achievements and maritime pioneering spirit of Chang Po Go. The hall is an educational tourism space focusing on historical culture. The permanent exhibition hall is divided into four zones that display the life of Chang Po Go.

Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관)

6.3Km    2022-08-25

149, Hwaheungpo-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6911

During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition event attracted a large number of visitors increasing tourism in the area. In response to the public opinion Wando-gun built an exhibition hall to provide tourism and marine folklore education.

Mihwangsa Temple (미황사)

8.0Km    2025-01-21

164 Mihwangsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-3521

Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mountain (489 meters), titled the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Southern Sea. The temple is situated the furthest south of all temples in the Korean peninsula. Beautiful sunsets and the view of the graceful Dalmasan Mountain from the temple attract numerous visitors. The foot of the mountain found behind the temple blends well with the suitable-sized temple and the appearance of Daeungbojeon Hall gives out an aura of comfort and tranquility. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon Hall is carved with sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that cannot be observed elsewhere. Other attractions include 18th century murals on the walls of Daeungbojeon and Unginjeon Halls.

Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach (완도 정도리 구계등)

8.1Km    2024-02-20

152-1 Jeongdo-ri, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

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 smoothed and rounded by waves over tens of thousands of years. The unique sound of waves crashing against the pebbles is like a song, and the harmony between the sea and forest paths is beautiful, attracting many travelers.

Koner Residence Hotel (코너레지던스호텔)

8.7Km    2024-10-30

179 , Gaepo-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-555-0179

Koner Residence Hotel is located in Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, approximately 8 minutes by foot from Wando Public Bus Terminal and 5 minutes by car from Wando Port, making transportation convenient. Different types of rooms are available, including Standard, Deluxe, Suite, Royal, General, and Multiple Layers. Each room is equipped with an induction cooktop and microwave, as well as a washing machine and air purifier. Koner 179 Cafe & Dessert can be found on the first floor of the hotel.

Cheongsil Hoetjib (청실횟집)

9.0Km    2024-02-20

51-1 Haebyeongongwon-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Cheongsil Hoetjib is a restaurant that offers various dishes made with freshly caught seafood from the waters in front of Wando. Its signature dish is the jayeonsan hwareo hoe (sliced raw wild fish) made with locally caught fish. Samchi hoe (sliced raw spotted mackerel) is particularly famous, and sliced raw fish dishes featuring sea bream, sea bass, and rockfish are also consistently popular. One delicacy is placing a piece of samchi hoe on top of a piece of aged kimchi on a bed of larva, then wrapping and enjoying it together.

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

9.0Km    2024-12-27

전라남도 완도군 완도읍 개포로 34-1

The restaurant runs its own abalone farm, allowing you to enjoy fresh abalone. The most popular dish, “Jeonbok Hansang” (abalone set menu), serves almost every abalone dish imaginable on a single table.  Located in the Wando Traditional Market, the restaurant is spacious, making it an excellent choice for group visits. 

Haemaru healingsoup (해마루 힐링숲)

9.1Km    2024-12-24

108-35 , Donghae-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2332-6303