Gugyedeung

Jeollanam-do


On Wando’s south coast is a tiny park that offers views of distant cliffs and offshore islands, a pebbly beach, and a 1km nature trail that runs through a thin slither of coastal woodland. Swimming is dangerous.

The Seobu bus (₩1200, 10 minutes, hourly) runs from Wando bus terminal. Get off at Sajeong and walk 600m down to the park entrance.


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