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Trips to Yeongdo never get old
Yeongdo is an interesting place with a lot of stories. One legend says an old woman living in Bongnaesan Mountain protects people. Not only are there legends, there are inhabitants of another island. Apparently, so many people from Jeju Island have come to Yeongdo that a branch of Jeju Bank operates here, as well.
The island is easily available to explore from the mainland via four bridges. Instead of taking a vehicle there, however, how about we head to Yeongdo by walking across the Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, located near the Gwangbok branch of Lotte Department Store? Exercise and adventure all in one package!
Recently, tourists have started to pay more attention to this curious island. Not only are luscious sea views available from all corners, several attractions have put it high on many "must visit" lists, including Huinnyeoul Culture Village and the Jeoryoung Coastal Walk, one of the best walkways for visitors to relax and soak up the big blue sea.
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
The village got its first star turn as the backdrop to the 2013 movie The Attorney. Before even that, artists around 2011 began to take residence in what had began to turn into a decaying village. They have brought it back to life through their paintings on many walls. With their efforts, the number of visitors to Huinnyeoul Culture Village has risen considerably, despite it not being the most easy to get to destination.
The village was named huinnyeoul (white river) because the water drops falling down from the foot of Bongnaesan Mountain seemed white. Such a scene in which waves create white foam is very impressive. The front of the village affords visitors the view of a number of ships including deep-sea fishing vessels and freight vessels, which are anchored on the sea for repairs and supplies.
In April, a variety of festivities to promote winning the bid for the World Expo 2030 Busan will be presented throughout Yeongdo island. On April 6, the Busan Galmaetgil Walking Festival will begin at 10 a.m. Participants can walk the 4.7-kilometer track, which starts at Amir Park, next to the National Maritime Museum, and ends at X-Sports Square, located under Namhangdaegyo Bridge. The 2-hour walk is a great way to enjoy the island’s beautiful scenery.
Also on April 6, busking performances will take place in the square near Jeoryeong Coastal Trail. Starting at 11 a.m., people can listen to live music while watching ships pass along the coast. On April 8, a gala concert performed by local vocalists and the United Korean Orchestra will happen at the Yeongdo Cultural and Art Center. The free concert begins at 5 p.m. and will feature opera music such as Georges Bizet’s “Carmen Overture,” and Puccini’s “Quando M'en.”
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