Gaudo Island
가우도 · Jeonnam · Beaches & islands
Gaudo Island is the only populated island of the eight islands in Gangjinman Bay. The name comes from its appearance in relation to Boeunsan Mountain in Ganjin-eup, which looks like a cow’s head. The whole island resembles a cow’s meonge (curved stick around cow’s neck used to drag farming tool) so the island became to be called Gaudo Island (Ga: Meonge in Chinese characters). · · From Gaudo Island, Gangjinman Bay and the uninhabited islands can be seen in all directions. The coastal scenery is stunning and varied natural tourism resources grow here such as the silver magnolia, cypress colony, and Japanese black pines. Visitors can walk to the island from the mainland via a suspension bridge. When arriving to the island, a 2.5-kilometer long ecological exploring road along the mountain and coast is available. Also, fishing park which has various kinds of fishes is located in the spot where visitors can overlook at beautiful scenery of Gangjinman Bay. At the top of the island, visitors can enjoy a zip track which is an eco-friendly leisure facility, starting from the 25-meter Cheongja Tower.
| Type | Beaches & islands |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 473, Wolgot-ro, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
Getting there
What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026《꽃 사이 숨은 이야기》
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Gangjin Bay Dancing Reeds Festival
Within walking distance
Gaudo Suspension Bridge
Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Museum
Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site
Bichwie Muldeulda Gallery Cafe
Dasan Chodang (Historic Site Related to Jeong Yak-yong)
Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest
Jangheung Cheongwansa Temple
