This is not exactly off the beaten path for the locals but it's not mentioned in any of the guide books either as far as I know. This island was featured in a popular tv series and has been a huge hit with the locals ever since. The island is only 6kms around and is full of natural surroundings - huge Redwoods, avenues of Silver Birches, open fields and during the autumn, lots of red Maples. This attracts huge crowds which tends to negate the beauty of the place a little, and it definitely destroys the tranquility (especially the speed boats racing around the island for the tourist dollar). I wouldn't recommend the weekend, but if you have a spare day during the week, check it out.
The bus takes about 1.5 hours (5,000 Won), taxi (about 2,500 Won) and then the ferry and entrance (5,000 Won). There are restaurants for lunches and snacks.
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on Oct 17, 2004
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