Salt Gallery (소금박물관)

.0M 2019-03-19

1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Taepyung Salt Farm (태평염전)

121.4M 2025-01-09

1053-11 Jidojeungdo-ro, Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

Taepyung Salt Farm, the largest salt farm in Korea, spans 4.62 million square meters. Located in Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, it produces the largest volume of salt from a single salt farm in the country. This natural salt farm, situated in a pristine area, boasts clean, sun-dried salt made from pure seawater, rich in minerals.

Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden (태평염생식물원)

336.1M 2021-05-31

Jeungdong-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

Designated as a biodiversity conservation area by the UNESCO, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do has become popular. Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden is located next to one of the largest solar-evaporation salt fields, and spans over an area of 110,000 ㎡. Over 70 species of various salt plant colonies grow at the natural mud flat including glasswort, sea-blite, East Asian seepweed, and Herbaceous seepweed to create a splendid scene. Also, one can easily see Tti (a plant) which can not grow in polluted places.

Walking along the 220 meter-long walking path, diverse mud flat creatures like mudskippers, crabs, and gastropods can be seen up close.

Jeonnam Jeungdo Island [A Slow City] (전남 신안 증도 [슬로시티])

3.3Km 2020-06-11

Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-271-7619

Jeungdo Island was the first city to be designated a ‘slow city’ in Asia thanks to its unspoiled nature and clean waters. It was assigned as a biodiversity conservation area by UNESCO.

Jeungdo Island also has Korea’s largest salt fields. At Taepyeong Salt Field, you can experience real life in a fishing village. There is a tour of the salt museum and hands-on programs for tourists to make the experience more personal. There are some 90 uninhabited islands and islets neighboring the Jeungdo Island. The Wujeon Beach Resort offers a magnificent view of the horizon. The mud hopper bridge, which stands in the mudflats, along with the relic of a historical monument and wetland ecology exhibition hall, are some of the things you can see on the island of Jeungdo.

* Jeungdo Island Mudflats Festival opens in early August each year, offering a mudflat program as well as a drying by the sun salt-making program, among others.

Jjangttungeo (Mudskipper) Bridge (짱뚱어다리)

3.6Km 2021-01-25

Daecho-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Featuring natural areas untouched by human hands, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun was the first Slow City designated in Asia as of December 1, 2007. The trademark image of the island is Jjangttungeo Bridge, a 470-meter-long wooden bridge built above the mud flat. The bridge allows visitors to observe mud creatures all without stepping foot in the mud. The jjangttungeo (mudskipper) is only able to live in clean mud flats and they are easily found in this island. The name of the bridge comes from the image of many mudskippers jumping around the bridge. During low tide, the vast mud flat appears, as well as various mud organisms including mudskippers, crabs, clams and lug worms. When the tide is high, crossing this bridge will give the feeling of walking on water. The sight seen from the bridge is perfect for a date course, and the bridge leads to Ujeong Beach, which offers a beautiful view of the setting sun.

Jeungdo Ujeon Beach (증도 우전해수욕장)

4.5Km 2021-08-12

1684, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8758

Ujeon Beach stretches 4 kilometers in length on the southwestern coast of the island of Jeungdo, the biggest natural salt producer in Korea. The silvery white sand as well as the view of the sealine dotted with over 90 deserted islands make Ujeon Beach one of the most attractive seaside destinations. Clean waters and pine tree forest provide perfect shade for summer visitors. The beach is rich with germanium, holding Germanium Festival every summer.

Sinan Marine Archaeology Monuments (신안해저유물 발굴 기념비)

6.9Km 2019-08-01

Bangchuk-ri, Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8352

Sinan Marine Archaeology Monuments, located in Jeungdo Island, came to existence after the discovery of the ancient artifacts. Over 28,000 items were found mostly near the region of Doduk-do Island, including treasures from Song and Won Dynasties. After the first discovery in 1975, more and various excavation results were reported, unearthening 600 years history, and gave a glimpse into Korea and China's remarkable development in intergovernmental, as well as trading cooperations in the past, awakening millions of historians in both nations.

The excavated artifacts are now housed for display at the Nation Museum of Korea in Seoul and National Maritime Museum located in Mokpo. In addition, the venue where this remarkable discovery was made and the monument that was erected, became the National Historical Site No. 274 so as to recognize the efforts and sacrifices that the divers had to make back then to preserve and unearth these world treasures.

1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge (천사대교)

15.2Km 2021-02-25

Sinseok-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-261-6004

1004 Bridge, opened on April 4, 2019, connects Songgong-ri to Sinseok-ri in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. It is named 1004, pronounced "cheonsa," for the 1004 islands that surrounds Sinan-gun. The bridge is the fourth longest marine bridge in Korea.

Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land (무안황토갯벌랜드(구 무안생태갯벌센터))

17.6Km 2021-07-29

36, Mansong-ro, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-450-5634

Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land in Muan, Jeollanam-do was established in an effort to raise awareness of the ecology and importance of natural wetlands. It is the nation’s largest educational center for natural ecology. In addition to the main research center, visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibitions and experiences, ranging from bonzai plants to structures made with red clay bricks, and convenience facilities such as restaurants and cafes.

Muan 879 (무안 879)

18.3Km 2024-03-28

879 Cheongun-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Muan 879 is a large café with a view of the sea near Muan Tommeori Beach. It is famous for its exotic outdoor garden resembling a European art museum and its hydrangea photo zone. The first floor is decorated with antique furniture and lighting, while the second floor has a more modern atmosphere. Enjoying an americano while admiring the sea view through the large windows is a delightful experience.

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