East of the city and past the Local Cultural Hall are the dog research, testing and breeding centres, of interest to any dog-lover. The Korean Jindo-dog is a unique breed, protected under the Cultural Properties Protection Act and certified by the Jindo Dogs Guild of Korea (Korean: 한국 진돗개 조합). The breed has only recently gained international recognition, and for this reason, any non-Jindo dog that comes to the island must be sterile, in order to keep the bloodline pure. The kennels are easily viewed, and locals seem to welcome wandering tourists who wish to meet the dogs, even when the centres are closed.
satellite image of the Mystic Sea Road
Between the coastal village of Heodong-ri and the islet of Mo-do, southeast of Jin-do, some of the world's largest tides occur. During a few days in the spring (in the second month of the lunar calendar), a causeway appears, nearly 3km long and up to 40m wide. This natural phenomenon (translated as the Mysterious, Magical, Miracle or Mystic Sea Road or Sea Way) brings tourists interested in both the Christian parallel of the Moses Miracle, and the ancient Korean legend of Grandma Ppong, left behind when her people fled a tiger-infested Jindo for Modo, and reunited with them via this rainbow-shaped land bridge. Tourists can experience many traditional folk dances, cultural activities and dogs shows during the Mystic Sea Road Festivals ("Yeongdeung Festival"), twice each year in early summer. Dates vary year to year due to tidal restrictions.
Other attractions include:
a five-story stone pagoda, located on the grounds of the Geumsong Elementary School in Gunnae-myeo
the Stone Seated Buddha in Yongjangsa temple
swans, which are seen as good luck in Korea, and spend December to January on the coastal area of Kunnae-myo
the Victory monument of Admiral Lee in Byeokpa-ri, Gogun-myeon
the Namdo Stone Fortress
For more, see the
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Jin-do
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Jin-do - updated Apr 2024
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