Baengnyeong Island

Baengnyeong Island (Baengnyeongdo, 백령도, 白翎島) is in Gyeonggi province in South Korea.

Understand
It is part of the five islands in the West Sea and is the largest of the five islands. It is the westernmost part of South Korea and the northernmost part of the West Sea. Baengnyeong Island has beautiful cliffs, and the sunset that turns the cliffs red is very beautiful. Originally, it belonged to Jangyeon-gun, Hwanghae-do, but it was incorporated into Ongjin-gun after Korean liberation. The island was known as Gokdo Island, but it is now called Baengnyeong Island because it looks like an ibis flying in the air with its white wings spread out. Indangsu, one of the backgrounds of Simcheongjeon (The Tale of Sim Chong), a famous traditional fairy tale in Korea, is here. Simcheong is a very filial person, so many tourists learn Simcheong's filial piety here.



Climate
The climate is temperate Howe climate. Baengnyeongdo Island is cool because the intersection is smaller than the metropolitan area, so the winter is warm and the summer is cold, but it is generally located in the western wind zone. The average annual temperature is 11.2°C, and the average temperature in January is -1.5°C, which is warm among the metropolitan areas.

Get in
Cash – ₩65,000 for adults, ₩59,000 for adults
 * Baengnyeong Island, along with Yeonpyeong Island, is known as the northernmost island in the West Sea. Although it is close to North Korea, it is a well-known travel destination for island travelers and anglers. To go to Baengnyeong Island, you must use Incheon Passenger Terminal. There are a total of three ferries operating between Incheon and Baengnyeong Island. Korea King, Korea Princess, and Ongjin Family are in operation. All three ships are passenger ships. The high-speed Korea King can accommodate a total of 449 passengers, and the Woongjin Family can accommodate 354 passengers.

Ferry timetables are flexible, so you should make reservations through this site.

By Bus
You can take a transportation bus on Baengnyeong Island. There are two routes: to Bukpo-ri, and the other is to Hwadong. In addition, there is also a way to apply for a tour bus and travel.

Tourist buses are recommended for group trips and transportation buses for individual trips.

Adult fare is as follows:

Cash – ₩1,100

By Rent-a-car
Since Baengnyeong Island is a fairly large island, there are several stores in the island.

By Cruise ship
In the northwest of Baengnyeong Island, there is a 50-meter-high silica cliff that was carved by rain and wind and waves for a long time. To see the superb views of cliffs such as Janggun(general) Rock and Octagonal Pavilion, please use a cruise ship. You can make reservation here. http://www.kefship.com/

Cash – ₩21,000

festival
Baengnyeong Island specializes in tourism focusing on natural scenery, and there are few festivals. There is one known festival, which is described below.

Baengnyeong SimCheong Hyo Festival(백령심청'효'축제): Held annually since 2017, this is the seventh festival in 2023. You can enjoy traditional Korean folk songs and dances such as Simcheongga, and you can also see entertainers' performances. If you want to enjoy Korean traditional culture,  recommend this festival.

Buy




Money
There are not many places to exchange money, but if you need to exchange money urgently, you can use the place below.

Eat

 * 백고구마.jpgWhite sweet potatoes(백고구마): The seasonal sweet potatoes from Baengnyeong Island are called "white sweet potatoes" and are different from the colors of sweet potatoes sold in the usual market. It's sweeter and tastier than regular sweet potatoes.
 * Baengnyeong cold noodle(백령냉면): Cold noodle is very famous and there is something special about it. It uses beef bone broth, and the seasoning is sand lance sauce(fish sauce) which is special product.
 * Blue crabs(꽃게): From early February to late June, mid-September to late November, crab fishing is the best product because of its rich flesh and savory taste.
 * Baengnyeong Yakgwort(백령도 약쑥): It has a subtle and sweet scent and is effective for gastrointestinal diseases. Baengnyeong Yakgwort is characterized by its white leaves in the middle of mugwort.
 * Blue crabs(꽃게): From early February to late June, mid-September to late November, crab fishing is the best product because of its rich flesh and savory taste.
 * Baengnyeong Yakgwort(백령도 약쑥): It has a subtle and sweet scent and is effective for gastrointestinal diseases. Baengnyeong Yakgwort is characterized by its white leaves in the middle of mugwort.

Sleep

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Go next
It is an island close to North Korea, so Regional encounters are not active. There is only Incheon connected to the port.


 * Incheon - It is the largest port city in the Seoul metropolitan area. It is famous for China Town, and Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port International Terminal are located, so it can be seen as a place for foreigners to travel to Korea.