Sinsido Island Fishing Experience Village (신시도 어촌체험마을)

83-7, Sinsido-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

About This Place

Sinsido Island is the largest of the 24 islands in the Gogunsan Island Cluster located 50 kilometers southwest of Gunsan. The highest point is Daegaksan Mountain (187 meters) on the northwest side and there is Sinchisan Mountain (142 meters) on the southeast side. Villagers tend to work in the fishing industry, catching shrimp, anchovies, hairtail, and mackerel. Farmers tend to grow rice, barley, sweet potato, chili, peas and more. The island can be reached by car and there are various activities available such as mud flats and fishing.

Address

83-7, Sinsido-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Phone

+82-63-463-7088

Website

http://www.xn--hq1b37ifxipa637avycm0oduan74d.kr/JB004/index.do

Operating Hours

Mud Flat Experience (January-December) Gaemaki Experience (May-October) Fishing Experience (April-November)

Closed Days

Closed on Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) Holidays

Parking Information

Available Small-sized Cars: 30 Large-sized Cars: 10

Inquiry Center

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-463-7088

Capacity

1,000 people

Opening Date

January 1, 2013

Experience Guide

Mud Flat Fee: 5,000 won (tidal time differs everyday) Shoe rental: 2,000 won Fishing Season: April - June, August - October * Prepare fishing tools in advance.

Hiking Course

[Trail Course (9.2 km / 4 hours)] * Sinsibaesugwanmun Gate – Imdo Forest Trail – Iron stairs (3 steps) – Wolyeongjae Pass – Wolyeongbong Peak – Mini (small) Mongdol Beach – Daegaksan Mountain – Wolyeongjae Pass – Parking lot * Sinsido plaza – Wolyeongjae Pass – Wolyeongbong Peak – Mini (small) Mongdol Beach – Daegaksan Mountain – Angol Reservoir – Breakwall – Wolyeongjae Pass – Parking Lot

Tour Course Information

* Departure from Gunsan – Saemangeum Seawall – Sinsido Fishing Village Experience Information Center – Fishing Village Experience – Tour to Gogunsan Mountain – Fishing

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Free

Available Facilities

[Accommodation] Group: 1 site / 4 guest rooms / 30 people Individual: 16 sites / 200 guest rooms / 700 people Common Restaurant: 1 site / 50 people Convenience Facilities: Palgakjeong Pavilion, observatory, walking path, trail (Daegaksan Mountain), etc. Sanitation Facilities: Restroom, showers, etc.

Admission Fees

Free (Separate program activity fees required)

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