Gunsan Day Trip: Exploring the Go-Gunsan Archipelago! 🏝️🚶‍♀️

#summervacay If you're looking for a refreshing coastal escape, a day trip to the Go-Gunsan Archipelago (고군산군도) in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, is a fantastic choice! This area is made up of 63 islands, with 16 inhabited and 47 untouched. I only had time to visit two, but they offered stunning views and fun activities. My Island Hopping Highlights: 1. Seonyudo Island (선유도) Seonyudo is well-known for its beautiful beach (Seonyudo Beach) and exciting zip-line (짚와이어). Giant Crab Statue: On the sandy beach, there's a huge shuttle crab sculpture that's a popular photo spot – everyone was lining up for a picture! Zip-line Thrills: I saw the zip-line (pictured in image 5) and it looked exhilarating! It seems to be around 20,000 KRW per person for that "flying through the air" experience. Dining & Parking: Near Seonyudo Beach, there's a great food street. If your meal costs over 10,000 KRW, you can ask the owner for a parking coupon, giving you two hours of free parking. I found the overall prices here to be quite reasonable. Island Exploration: For those wanting to explore more of the island, you can rent electric tricycles. However, if you're already driving your own car, I don't think renting one is necessary. 2. Jangjado Island (장자도) Jangjado Island is pretty charming! Sweet Treats: I noticed a whole street lined with hotteok (sweet Korean pancake) stalls. You can find plenty of delicious snacks here! Free Parking: Similar to Seonyudo, if you buy something from a shop, you can often ask the owner for a free parking coupon. While I only managed to visit these two islands, I know Jangjado Island (장자도) also boasts the impressive Jangjado Bridge (which connects to Seonyudo, making island hopping easy) and a peak called Daejangbong (대장봉), where you can hike up for a panoramic view of the entire archipelago. It was a great day experiencing the scenic beauty and unique charm of Gunsan's islands! #gunsan #gunsanarchipelago #seonyudo #jangjado #koreatravel #islandhopping #zipline #beachlife #jeollabukdo #travelkorea