Gau-do Island: A Marine Theme Park in Gangjin Bay
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Gau-do, a small island floating in Gangjin Bay, Jeollanam-do, is a giant marine theme park in itself.
Thanks to two beautiful pedestrian bridges connecting it to the mainland, you can enter the island on foot without a car, allowing for a relaxing trip.
In the clear November late autumn, you can enjoy both exhilarating activities speeding across the sea and romantic seaside walks.
Gau-do is the perfect destination for those seeking thrilling activities and peaceful healing in nature.
Two Pedestrian Bridges
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Gau-do has a unique structure with both sides of the island connected to the mainland.
You can enter the island via two pedestrian bridges: Dasan Bridge, connected to Mangho Village in Doam-myeon, and Cheongja Bridge, connected to Jeodu Village in Daegu-myeon.
These bridges prohibit car traffic, so you can only enjoy the blue sea of Gangjin Bay while walking.
Crossing the bridge gives you a special experience as if you are walking on the sea, and you can enjoy fantastic scenery, especially at sunset.
2.5km Coastal Ecological Trail
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Once you arrive at Gau-do, you can walk along the 'Hamkke-Hae Road,' an ecological trail created along the island's coastline.
With a total length of about 2.5km, it has a gentle slope and is mostly made of wooden decks, so anyone can easily enjoy trekking.
As you walk along the road, the fragrance of the forest, such as Japanese bay trees and pine trees, blends with the scent of the sea, relieving your mind and body.
Thanks to the course that allows you to explore the entire island in about an hour, you can enjoy a time of healing in nature without any burden.
Korea's Longest Zipline
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At the Cheongja Tower located at the top of Gau-do, you can experience a zipline that crosses the sea.
This zipline starts from Cheongja Tower and offers a thrilling sense of speed as you glide over the sea for about 973m.
The experience of starting from a 25m high tower and looking down at the panoramic view of the sea and island is considered the highlight of a trip to Gau-do.
You can relieve daily stress through the thrilling activity of flying through the wind.
Cheongja Tower and Hwang Gaeori Bread
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At the central peak of the island stands the 'Cheongja Tower,' modeled after the celadon, a symbol of Gangjin.
From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Gangjin Bay and the surrounding islands.
You can reach the summit on foot or take a monorail for easy access, and there is also a resting area below the tower.
It is also a unique pleasure to taste 'Hwang Gaeori Bread,' a distinctive local snack shaped like a yellow stingray, which is often caught in Gangjin Bay.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/tour_toctoc/224049276360
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