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How to get there You can get Sammok dock after passing Yeongjong Bridge on the Incheon International Airport Highway and getting off the highway at the first IC and then going straight for about 5km and then turning right. At the dock, ships heading towards Jangbongdo via Shin-do are waiting for you. If there are many vehicles, there are ships running towards Jangbong-do and Shindo, respectively, so please make sure to check the destination before lining up. As there are many vehicles during holidays, you might wait for a while. Ferries can carry your vehicle to the island, and they run about 12 times a day between Sammok, Shindo and Jangbong. In the case of weekdays and holidays, ferries’ operation schedule differs depending on transportation volume. It costs around KRW 3,600 for a trip between Sammok and Shindo and KRW 5,500 between Sammok and Jangbong. Ferry Contact : Marine (032-884-4155)   ※ From September 1, 2008, Incheon citizen has been 50% discount for the fare. Jangbong Island Gamakmeori ebb tides Between the northwestern side of Jangbong-do and western side of Ganghwado, you can enjoy silver ebb tides from the 2km long forest road that is also good for mountain hiking. Ongam Beach This 800m long beach has fine sand and mild slope. It is surrounded by foldingscreen like old pine trees which makes the beach snug and cozy. During the ebb tides, you can catch many shell fish on the tideland. Jangbong hiking course & cherry blossom way In Jangbong Island, there is a temporary road which crosses the island. You can take a rest on Jeongjagak by climbing on Guksabong peak. And a mountaineering course inside of island, started from Jinchon Beach and Gamakmeori, makes you feel as if you were walking on the Yellow Sea. Also there are cherry trees along the road, so it is very beautiful when cherry blossoms come into full bloom. When it blows, you can enjoy the view of fluttering Handeul Beach White soft sand beach with shallowness in depth provides perfect place for the family and lovers alike, of the quiet, and comforting atmosphere, and also for hopper fishing. Jinchon Beach The sandy beach is covered with peculiar-looking shells, so the beach looks white as if seeds are spreaded on it. There is also a pine-tree forest that may accomodate over 100 tents. With the high tide, tidal lands disappear without trace and fine-sandy beach comes back again. Jangbong Hyerimwon Jangbong-do has the ‘Jangbong Hyerimwon’ where mentally-challenged people live. This is a small society. Those challenged form their own family and commute to their company within the perimeter to experience society. The hill in Hyerimwon commands the view of the sea at both sides. Sunset from the inside café looks like a piece of oil painting. There is a guest house inside, so that families or collegues can stay for days and enjoying the pleasure of volunteering while taking a good rest. When flowers bloom, laughter of the people living in Hyerimwon and visitors fill the island. Baemikumi Beach The sculpture park called “Mo-do & Lee, Il-ho,”is built by the sculptor, Il-ho Lee. He made a personal studio and exhibited his works in front of the building. The artwork has achieved an intricate harmony with the sea. Land bridge linking Shi-do and Mo-do A while ago it was a submerged bridge that can emerge twice a day, but now it is a bridge that allows you to go back and forth the two island at all times. People enjoy fishing on the bridge. Sugi Beach Sugi beach have shallow water depth and mild slope. Surrounded by fine sand beach and pine forests, settings for Full House, KBS Wednesday and Thursday drama, stand like pictures on the Sugi Beach. Modo adorned with sculptures With only over 20 houses, the small island, Mo-do, has just one road. You do not have to worry about which way you should take. Just following the only road will lead you to the destination, Baemikumi, a little beach. After getting through the narrow passage in the forest, you will find a small sculpture park overlooking the sea, like a surprise show. Modo adorned with sculptures The sculpture park called “Mo-do & Lee Il-ho” is built by the sculptor, Il-ho Lee. He made a personal studio and exhibited 20 or 30 pieces of his works on the lawn in front of the building. His artworks pursuing eroticism are in a delicate harmony with the sea. The sculptures look like standing on the sea. Island of Birds,Shin-do About 20km away from Jangbong-do through the sea route of the Yellow Sea, a small rocky island exists. Unmanned lighthouse flickers sometimes, except that you cannot find any human trace. The island is guarded by thousands of black-tail gulls and hundreds of egretta europhotes Chinese egrets. The 5,950 square meters of unmanned island is as high as 40 meter above the sea. During the peak-mating season in June and July, this small island is covered with gray black-tail gulls, and dotted with egretta europhotes Chinese egrets with white wings. Their color combination is quite a view. Island of Birds,Shin-do In 1988, the island as habitat for blacktailed gulls and egretta europhotes Chinese egrets was designated as a natural monument #360, and egretta europhotes Chinese egrets are designated as natural monument #316. Siwnhoe、s egrets are such rare birds that only about 2,000 of them live on the world. Remarkably, over 900 of those birds live in Shindo whose preservation value as the world-biggest habitat is well recognized.