Jeollanam-do
South Korea
Purple pedestrian bridge leading across the sea to a green island in Shinan
DESTINATION · Shinan

Purple Island

At a glance
Location
Shinan
Travel theme
Sea & Islands
Time needed
1.5 – 3 hours
Admission
Admission applies. Check current prices and any purple-clothing offers with the ticket office.
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About this place

Purple bridges connect Banwoldo and Bakjido, where colourful village paths meet the sea and tidal flats.

Purple Island brings together Banwoldo and Bakjido off Anjwado in Shinan. Walk across purple footbridges, pause beside the water and follow the island paths past colourful village details. At high tide, the bridges stretch over the sea; at low tide, broad tidal flats come into view. Seasonal flowers add another shade of purple to a slow day by the coast.

Follow the southern coast through forested islands, waterfront paths, cliffside temples and cities shaped by the sea.

What to look for
  • 01Purple footbridges linking the islands
  • 02Sea views and tidal flats shaped by the tides
  • 03Colourful village paths and seasonal flowers
EXPERIENCE THE PLACE

Take your time here

The best visits are unhurried. Notice how the landscape, everyday life and local history meet here, then leave room for the details that are easy to miss at first glance.

Purple Island brings together Banwoldo and Bakjido off Anjwado in Shinan. Walk across purple footbridges, pause beside the water and follow the island paths past colourful village details. At high tide, the bridges stretch over the sea; at low tide, broad tidal flats come into view. Seasonal flowers add another shade of purple to a slow day by the coast.

A SUGGESTED ROUTE

A simple way through

  1. 01
    Stop

    Begin at the main entrance and take a moment to read the landscape before moving on.

  2. 02
    Stop

    Purple footbridges linking the islands

  3. 03
    Stop

    Sea views and tidal flats shaped by the tides

  4. 04
    Stop

    Colourful village paths and seasonal flowers

  5. 05
    Stop

    Finish slowly, retracing the quieter path and leaving time for one last view.

Field notes
Pace
Unhurried, with pauses
Terrain
Coastal paths, decks and occasional steps
Best light
Late afternoon into sunset
Local note
Stay within marked paths near exposed edges
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Small things that make the visit better

  • 01Check the tide: high water and exposed tidal flats offer very different views.
  • 02Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes for the exposed bridges.
  • 03Confirm any purple-clothing admission offer at the ticket office.
  • 04Plan your return transport before setting off around the islands.
Make a half day of it

Combine the island walk with a drive across Cheonsa Bridge and a stop on Anjwado.

MORE TO SEE AROUND
Purple pedestrian bridge leading across the sea to a green island in Shinan
Shinan · Purple Island
Purple pedestrian bridge leading across the sea to a green island in Shinan
Shinan · Purple Island
Purple pedestrian bridge leading across the sea to a green island in Shinan
Shinan · Purple Island
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Before you set out

Opening hours and admission can change seasonally. Check locally before a special trip.

01
How long should I allow?
Allow 1.5 – 3 hours.
02
When is the best time to visit?
Island walks throughout the seasons; flowers vary by season and the sea view changes with the tide.
03
Is there an entrance fee?
Admission applies. Check current prices and any purple-clothing offers with the ticket office.
04
How do I get there?
Drive via Cheonsa Bridge and Anjwado to the Purple Island entrance, then explore on foot. Check current bus connections and return services before travelling.
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