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Jangjado Island Visitor Guide — Nature, Strolls & Seaside
Discover Jangjado Island, a tranquil Korean island offering serene coastal paths, secluded beaches, and an authentic fishing village atmosphere.
Jangjado Island is one of the Gogunsan Islands, and it is called Jangjado because the legend has it that a strong man was born here. Locals say that, when a fishing boat runs into a storm in the sea, it is safe to take shelter on this island, which is why it is also known as a refuge harbor. Jangjado Island is connected to Seonyudo Island by Jangjagyo Bridge.Jangjado Island is located in the very center of all Gogunsan Islands and from the Daejangbong Peak, the 63 Gogunsan Islands unfold before one's eyes like a panorama, making it a popular filming spot chosen by the three broadcasting companies as well as the Corean Alpine Club and the Photo Artists Society of Korea. It offers various leisure activities from a mud flat experience and sea fishing to hiking Daejangbong Peak, which is a famous sunrise and sunset watching spot, and cruise tour of the Gogunsan Islands. There are an abundance of delicious dishes including sliced raw fish, spicy braised seafood, noodle soup with clams and stone crabs, and is home to many other tourist attractions such as Jangjadaegyo Bridge with spectacular sunset view, Jangjahalmeonibawi Rock and Daejangdo Dangje, a type of ritual, which makes it a great destination to visit anytime of the year.
Why Jangjado Island matters
Access to Jangjado Island is typically via a short ferry ride from a mainland port, such as the one in Gunsan. It's advisable to check ferry schedules in advance, as they can vary depending on the season and weather conditions.
Official visitor information
Official address: 26-2 Jangjado 1-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do.
Official visiting hours: Open 24 hr.
Official closure information: N/A (Open all year round).
Parking availability is not stated in the current official record.
Official information contact: +82-63-454-7280.
How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is Jangjado Island?
26-2 Jangjado 1-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
The reviewed-for-accuracy panel shows the latest human review date and source record.