Ongjin-gun was located in the southern west of Hwanghae Province until 3th, November, 1945. It supervised most part of Woongjin peninsula and cities nearby. The administrative division is 1eup 10myeon. (Data source: Wikipedia)
Baengnyeong-myeon : The destination of the sea in northernmost
On sunny day, you can see Jangsan point in the North Korea. Baengnyeong Island is right next to Military Demarcation Line, and it is the closest to North Korea among five islands in the west sea. It is the destination of the sea. The island has clean water, fine sand and colorful pebbles.
Travel information: 032-899-3510 (Baengnyeong-myeon office)
Ship information: 032-884-8700 (Cheonghaejin), 032-887-2891(Ace marin), 032-887-2891(Woori high speed ferry)
Website: www.ongjin.go.kr
●The way to visit
If you use the fastest shipping at the passenger ship in Incheon Yeonan Pier, it would take about 4~5 hours. It arrives at Baengnyeongdo island after passing by Socheong island and Daecheongdo island. You can use shuttle bus, taxi, travel agency and rented vehicle inside of the island.
■ Yeonan Pier passenger ship departs→ Baengnyeongdo island(Daecheongdo island and Socheong island)
•Democracy No.5- 8:00 a.m.(Departure)→ 1:00 p.m.(Arrival)
•Marin Bridge- 8:00 a.m. (Departure)→ 1:50 p.m.(Arrival)
•Princess- 1:00 p.m. (Departure)→ 8:00 a.m.(Arrival)
※ You should check the ship company as the schedule might be changed due to the weather condition.
Baengnyeongdo Island
You can see some different track of the time and special presents in everywhere of Baengnyeongdo island. You can see special landmark.
“Dumujin” was named as it looks like admirals have a conference with each other. It is so splendid and beautiful that it has been called “Haegeumgang island” of the west sea. It is the best of Baengnyeongdo island with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones.
Kongdol Beach
The beach consists of small pebbles, and it looks so extraordinary. The sound of the wave and pebble bathing that is effective for dermatitis are famous.
Sagot Beach
It is diatomite beach, which exists only two places in the world. It is a natural flying field. In fact, it was once used as the military flying field. The ground is soft but hard. It has been selected to No.391 natural monument.
Simcheonggak
It is located near Indangsu and Yeonbong rock in order to let people know Baengnyeongdo island, the background of Shim chung story. It displays related pansori, movie and old books.
Junghwa-dong Church/ Christianity History Center
Jangro church is the second church in Korea that is established in 1896. You can find the development of church history, and 100 years Korean Christianity history.
Eoritkkol beach
It consists of small pebbles and sand. It was a small port in the past. The beautiful coast and peaceful scenery have attracted a lot of tourists' attention.
Mulbeombawi Rock
Elephant seals, which are the No.331 natural monuments, live around the rock. Now about 300 elephant seals are living here.
Daecheong-myeon
Your body is dyed with royal blue sea.
Daecheongdo island is right next to Socheong island in the road to Baengnyeongdo island. The color of Daecheongdo island is royal blue. The color of the sky and the sea is the same. Most part of Daecheongdo island is natural beach.
Travel information: 032-899-3610(Daecheong-myeon office), 032-899-3490(Socheong local office)
Ship information: 032-884-8700(Cheonghaejin), 032-887-2891(Ace marin),
Website: www.ongjin.go.kr
● The way to visit
If you use the fastest shipping at the passenger ship in Incheon Yeonan Pier, it departs for Baengnyeongdo island after passing by Daecheongdo island and Socheong island. It takes about four hours to Daecheongdo island. Farming and fishing village public bus is operated for eight times a day in the island.
■ Yeonan Pier passenger ship departs→ Baengnyeongdo island(Daecheongdo island and Socheong island)
•Democracy No.5- 8:00 a.m.(Departure)→ 1:00 p.m.(Arrival)
•Marin Bridge- 8:50 a.m. (Departure)→ 1:50 p.m.(Arrival)
•Princess- 1:00 p.m. (Departure)→ 8:00 a.m.(Arrival)
※ You should check the ship company as the schedule might be changed due to the weather condition.
Daecheongdo Island and Socheong Island
Daecheongdo Island is Saebyeon. It is extraordinary tourist attraction. You would forget about all worries while appreciating soft sandy beach and splendid sunset.
The beach is famous for not only beautiful scenery but also sand hill on the back side. The sea is separated with breakwater.(1.5km length, 50m width) The water is warm like water for bath.
Sand hill has been called “the Sahara of Korea”. Soft wind has made mountains and valleys by piling a grain of sand for a long time. And strong wind has made the wave on the sand.
Jiduri Beach
“Jiduri” means “hinge” in Daecheongdo island dialect. The mountain of the beach blocks wind like a folding screen. It is the popular resort for families due to the swallow water level.
Satandong(Moraeul) Beach
The wide sandy beach of 100 meters width stretches out one kilometers land. Haesong forest is located in the low hill. The mountain looks peaceful. The beach is famous for beautiful scenery.
Socheongbun Rock
The rock looks like a painted lady. It is also called “Woel Tee” as it looks like moonlight with white band. It directs the direction of ships in the last night of a lunar month. The combination of white light, indigo blue sea and green mountain along the seashore is amazing.
It is the second lighthouse in Korea, and it was established in the edge of the western Socheong island. You can pitch a tent around the lighthouse. The star in the night sky and its light are out of this world!
