# Baengnyeong Island

Baengnyeong Island (Baengnyeongdo, 백령도, 白翎島) is in Gyeonggi province in South Korea.

## Understand

It is part of the five islands in the West Sea and is the largest of the five islands. It is the westernmost part of South Korea and the northernmost part of the West Sea. Baengnyeong Island has beautiful cliffs, and the sunset that turns the cliffs red is very beautiful. Originally, it belonged to Jangyeon-gun, Hwanghae-do, but it was incorporated into Ongjin-gun after Korean liberation. The island was known as Gokdo Island, but it is now called Baengnyeong Island because it looks like an ibis flying in the air with its white wings spread out. Indangsu, one of the backgrounds of Simcheongjeon (The Tale of Sim Chong), a famous traditional fairy tale in Korea, is here. Simcheong is a very filial person, so many tourists learn Simcheong's filial piety here.

### Climate

The climate is temperate Howe climate. Baengnyeongdo Island is cool because the intersection is smaller than the metropolitan area, so the winter is warm and the summer is cold, but it is generally located in the western wind zone. The average annual temperature is 11.2°C, and the average temperature in January is -1.5°C, which is warm among the metropolitan areas.

## Get in

* Baengnyeong Island, along with Yeonpyeong Island, is known as the northernmost island in the West Sea. Although it is close to North Korea, it is a well-known travel destination for island travelers and anglers. To go to Baengnyeong Island, you must use Incheon Passenger Terminal. There are a total of three ferries operating between Incheon and Baengnyeong Island. Korea King, Korea Princess, and Ongjin Family are in operation. All three ships are passenger ships. The high-speed Korea King can accommodate a total of 449 passengers, and the Woongjin Family can accommodate 354 passengers.
Cash – ₩65,000 for adults, ₩59,000 for adults
Ferry timetables are flexible, so you should make reservations through this site.

## Get around
### By Bus

You can take a transportation bus on Baengnyeong Island. There are two routes: to Bukpo-ri, and the other is to Hwadong. In addition, there is also a way to apply for a tour bus and travel.
Tourist buses are recommended for group trips and transportation buses for individual trips.
Adult fare is as follows:
Cash – ₩1,100

### By Rent-a-car

Since Baengnyeong Island is a fairly large island, there are several stores in the island.

### By Cruise ship

In the northwest of Baengnyeong Island, there is a 50-meter-high silica cliff that was carved by rain and wind and waves for a long time. To see the superb views of cliffs such as Janggun(general) Rock and Octagonal Pavilion, please use a cruise ship. You can make reservation here. http://www.kefship.com/%5Bdead+link%5D
Cash – ₩21,000

## See

* 37.976324124.6191491 Dumunjin Port (두무진 항구), Yeonhwa-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. If you take a cruise ship departing from Dumujin Port, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Baengnyeong Island for 40 minutes. Black cormorants fly around a lot, and on lucky days, you can see a natural monument, a spotted seal, as you pass through the elephant rock. As the sun sets, you can see the spectacular sight of the coastal cliffs of Baengnyeong Island turning red along with the red sun. (updated Sep 2023)
* 37.953889124.7311112 Baengnyeong Sagot Sabin(Natural Airfield) (백령도 사곶 사진), 413-2 Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. It is a geological topography. It was designated as Korea's Natural Monument No. 391 on December 30, 1997. The sand that forms the sand beach and the gap between the sand is very small, so the sand beach is forming a very hard layer of sand. The Sabin is hard like a concrete floor and was used as a natural airfield for the UN forces during the Korean War as well as for automobiles. Baengnyeong Sagot Sabin, in addition to being located in Naples, Italy, has special topography and geological features that can only be seen in two places worldwide. free. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.979468124.7102793 Simcheong-Gak (심청각), 109-117 Baengnyeong-ro 316beon-gil, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 32-899-2210. Baengnyeongdo Island, the background stage of Simcheongjeon, a representative Korean traditional novel, is located in the place where you can see Indangsu, where Simcheong threw her body to open her father's eyes, and Yeonbong Rock, where she was reborn. To commemorate this, Simcheonggak Pavilion was built in a place overlooking Indangsu and Yeonbong Rock to discover and inherit traditional culture and to cultivate the idea of filial piety. It displays reincarnation scenes, and Pansori(Korean traditional musical), movie scripts, and old books related to Simcheongjeon are displayed. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.974656124.7339154 Rock of seal (물범바위), Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. Endangered species spotted seals mainly live in areas adjacent to the NLL(Northern Limit Line). Baengnyeongdo Sealbawi Rock is their main resting place and moves to Balhae Bay, China in winter. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.9747124.7305865 Gamramam Rock Capture Site (감람암포획 현무암분포지), 154-2, Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. It is a primitive topography located in Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. It was designated as Korea's Natural Monument No. 393 on December 30, 1997. (updated Oct 2023)

### festival

Baengnyeong Island specializes in tourism focusing on natural scenery, and there are few festivals. There is one known festival, which is described below.
Baengnyeong SimCheong Hyo Festival(백령심청'효'축제): Held annually since 2017, this is the seventh festival in 2023. You can enjoy traditional Korean folk songs and dances such as Simcheongga, and you can also see entertainers' performances. If you want to enjoy Korean traditional culture, recommend this festival.

## Do

* 37.927118124.6990941 Kongdol Beach(콩돌 해수욕장) (1764-6 Nampo-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon), ☏ +82 32-899-3403. It is a beach made of round pebbles, and the stone is shaped like beans, so it was named kongdol (rock likes bean). There are seal rocks, which are the habitat of seals, and saury fishing grounds nearby. Because of this speciality, it is designated as Korea's Natural Monument No. 392. The average size of the gravel is between 1 and 2 inches and consists of various colors and patterns such as white, purple, brown, and black.
* 37.944258124.7082562 Baenyeong Canola flower field(백령도 유채꽃단지) (Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon). Since it is located in the northernmost part of Korea, it is the last area where rape flowers bloom. You can see rape flowers in full bloom from early to mid-May, and there is also a walking trail. I hope you enjoy the rape flowers grown in the sea breeze. Originally, this was the sea, but it was converted into a reclaimed land. It is more fertile land because of. In autumn, it becomes full of cosmos and reeds. Whether it's spring or fall, the sea breeze is strong even on a clear day, so it's better to bring a coat.
* 37.944258124.7082563 Joonhwadong church(중화동 장로교회) (Junghwa-gil, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, 230-7), ☏ +82 32-836-0277. This church is the second Presbyterian church in Korea. The gospel spread when Karl F.A. Gutzlaff, a Dutch missionary, entered Baengnyeong Island in 1865, and it was officially established in 1898. Throughout the Joseon Dynasty and Japanese colonial era, religious propagation was interrupted several times. But all those years later, it remains a long-standing church where worship still takes place. Korea's first gospel spread right here. There is also a history museum, so you can enjoy the sights. Let's take a quiet step

## Buy

* Baengnyeong dried sand lance(건까나리). Usually, in Korea, people cook stir-fried anchovies a lot, and here is a side dish called stir-fried sand lance. It's a food that's not common, so I think it's a good to buy it. It is more savory and lighter than anchovies, and is perfect as a side dish for drinking.
* Baengnyeong dried seaweed(돌미역). Seaweed is considered a healthy food in Korea. As Baengnyeong Island is far from the land, you can purchase better quality seaweed. In particular, it is recognized to the extent that exports are being made to foreign countries. You can make it with soup or side dishes, and it will be fun to find a recipe.
* Baengnyeong Semi-dried Rockfish(반건조 우럭). It is a semi-dried rockfish made by seasoning with Baengnyeong Island sea salt and then drying it in the sea breeze. Rockfish are regarded as high-quality fish worldwide. It's good to make with braised or steamed. It is often eaten as a side dish with mayonnaise on high heat. ₩38,000 for 1kg.
* male Crab in season(가을 숫게). It lives in an area rich in plankton, where fresh water from the Imjin River is connected and fed by crabs. So crabs have a strong sweetness and hard skin. In Korea, it is usually used to make and eat marinated crab and soy sauce crab. ₩90,000 for 5kg.

## Money

There are not many places to exchange money, but if you need to exchange money urgently, you can use the place below.
* 37.970582124.7186621 Ongjin Suhyup Bank of Baengnyeong Island, 266, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. It is one of three banks on Baengnyeongdo Island. (updated Oct 2023)

## Eat

* Baengnyeong White Sweet PotatoesWhite sweet potatoes(백고구마): The seasonal sweet potatoes from Baengnyeong Island are called "white sweet potatoes" and are different from the colors of sweet potatoes sold in the usual market. It's sweeter and tastier than regular sweet potatoes.
* Baengnyeong cold noodle(백령냉면): Cold noodle is very famous and there is something special about it. It uses beef bone broth, and the seasoning is sand lance sauce(fish sauce) which is special product.
* Baengnyeong Island kimchi dumpling(백령도 김치떡). Oysters and buckwheat, which are specialties in Baengnyeong Island Island, are the main ingredients of Baengnyeong Island kimchi dumpling. So it can be said to be a dumpling that shows regional characteristics well. It is also called Zanjideok (janzitteok). It is a food where you can feel the spicy taste of Korean kimchi and the smell of the sea that oysters contain. (updated Oct 2023)
* Jangbongdo Musan traditional laver(장봉도 햇김). Jangbongdo laver is a sustainable cultivation method that is resistant to various diseases and insect pests, has a good scent, and has excellent taste and color. Jangbongdo Musan traditional laver is covered by sea ice due to cold weather, causing a lot of damage and taking a long time to grow laver, but you can eat delicious laver with strong scent and sweet taste because of the sincerity of fishermen who insist on traditional methods. (updated Oct 2023)
* Blue crabs(꽃게): From early February to late June, mid-September to late November, crab fishing is the best product because of its rich flesh and savory taste.
* Baengnyeong Yakgwort(백령도 약쑥): It has a subtle and sweet scent and is effective for gastrointestinal diseases. Baengnyeong Yakgwort is characterized by its white leaves in the middle of mugwort.

## Drink

* 37.976324124.6191491 Cafe Wall Street, 23, Baengnyeongnam-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 32-836-6080. Cafeteria famous for its wide green lawns and beautiful garden. (updated Sep 2023)
* 37.971668124.7149652 Woosumina Cafe, 23, Na-dong Building, 305, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 0507-1424-0275. 11:00AM ~ 09:00PM. It is a place that runs a cafe and a photo studio together. Baengnyeong Island also sells souvenirs, so it would be good to visit. The name of the cafe expresses "laughing" in Korean. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.97137124.7172163 Cafe_OA, Cafe Oa, 1st floor, 701-4 Jinchon-ri, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 0507-1431-9911. 08:00AM ~ 22:00PM(21:00PM, last order). Croffles and fruit-ade drinks are popular. Sometimes guitar performances for guests are also held, so if you decide on the timing and visit, you can make good memories. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.977933124.678434 Lotus Cafe, 397, Gwanchang-gil, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 32-836-8880. 10:00AM ~ 18:00PM. It is a beautiful cafe with a lotus pond. It is a cafe that is operated with the strawberry farm. So drinks such as strawberry ade, smoothie, and shake are popular. A park is set up so that you can take a walk around. There is a traditional Korean fairy tale "Simcheongjeon" theme park nearby, so it would be nice to visit it. (updated Oct 2023)

## Sleep

* 37.976324124.6191491 J&B Hotel, J&B Hotel, 485, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 507-1368-2263. A popular accommodation with amenities. (updated Sep 2023)
* Baengnyeong Log Pension37.972523124.6982912 Baengnyeong Log Pension(백령로그펜션), 461-37, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon (Shuttle operation. See website for details.), ☏ +82 507-1464-9308. It has landscaping and facilities where you can feel the exotic scenery. The pension was constructed in the American style using only the finest imported wood (Canadian, Australian). You can enjoy barbecue on an outdoor deck, and there is also a separate barbecue area to prevent cold and rain. After 12 p.m., all streetlights are turned off, and if the weather allows, the beautiful Milky Way spreads out over the pension at dawn from March to May. ₩120000~200000. (updated Nov 2023)
* 37.972526124.6983083 Baengnyeong Tongnamu Pension(백령 통나무 펜션), 461-30 Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 10-9440-0545. Baengnyeong Island locals process North American logs, build and operate themselves. It is an eco-friendly pension with seven detached houses, two indoor barbecues, a large individual deck barbecue for each pension, a wide lawn and a large parking lot, and a fishing boat (May 25 to October 30). ₩220000~300000. (updated Nov 2023)
* 37.973784124.6968124 Healing Pension (힐링펜션), 473, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 507-1364-1162. Check-in: pm 12:00, check-out: am 10:30. It is a large lawn yard and a pension built of logs. It's a 7-10 minute drive to the port. It is located in a pension village where you can walk to a large mart. ₩60000~150000. (updated Nov 2023)
* 37.973486124.6972095 Lucia Pension(루시아 펜션), 461-18 461-14, Baengnyeong-ro, Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, ☏ +82 10-7402-0410. The pension is surrounded by mountains so air is clear, the scenery is nice, and it's quiet. It's a good place to come for healing. ₩80000~150000. (updated Nov 2023)

## Connect

* Emergency Numbers
** Police, ☏ 112.
** Fire Department, ☏ 119.
* Baengnyeong Ferry Terminal, ☏ +82 1644-4410.

## Go next

It is an island close to North Korea, so Regional encounters are not active. There is only Incheon connected to the port.
* Incheon - It is the largest port city in the Seoul metropolitan area. It is famous for China Town, and Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port International Terminal are located, so it can be seen as a place for foreigners to travel to Korea.