Bijindo Island
비진도
The island's two halves are joined by a sandbar in a figure-8 shape. One side is sand and the other is pebbles, and it is hailed as the most beautiful beach in the Hallyeo Waterway.
Bijindo means beautiful as a precious pearl. Its inner and outer harbour sections are connected by a sandbar about 550 m long. One side of the bar is fine white sand, and the other is a pebble shore. In summer the water is clear, making it Tongyeong's most popular beach. A trail called the Beauty Lookout (about 2 to 3 hours round trip) climbs the hill on the outer harbour side and overlooks the whole sandbar. Ferries from Tongyeong Port take about 40 minutes. Sailings are limited, so in summer book tickets in advance. The island's facilities are basic, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
Open all day; beach open approx. July–August
Nearby sights
- Dala Park
- Jeseungdang, Hansando Island
- Jangsado Marine Park Camellia
- Hallyeosudo Cable Car
- Skyline Luge Tongyeong
- Nammangsan Sculpture Park
- Tongyeong Undersea Tunnel
- Gangguan Harbor