Bakjido Island and Banwoldo Island (반월도·박지도)

Bakjido and Banwoldo are two small islands off Sinan's southwestern coast, connected to each other and to the mainland by a series of purple-painted footbridges that have become the islands' signature feature — earning them the nickname 'Purple Islands.' The bridges turn purple seasonally with painted decorations and are one of the most photographed island destinations in Korea. For travelers seriously interested in unusual Korean island destinations and willing to make the trip to Sinan, Purple Islands are one of the strongest specialty single picks.