Which island was looked up the most on Mappy?
Based on the smart phone navigation application ‘Mappy’’s Android version big data, we listed the most sought after islands in the month of June, 2018. It’s hard to get away far in June, so how about a drive to a blue, refreshing island?
The most searched island, Wolmido
Incheon Bridge, which can be seen from Wolmido on a clear day, is the longest bridge in Korea
Total of 418 hits. In the past month of June, Mappy users looked up Wolmido more than any other island. It’s located in Incheon and is an island that can be approached easily in the Seoul metropolitan area by car. On a clear day, you can even see the Incheon Bridge afar in the ocean faintly. Incheon Bridge connects Songdo international city and Incheon international airport. Hyundai Engineering & Construction was part of the construction of this 21.27km bridge, which makes it the longest bridge in Korea.
Wolmido is an island with great rides
It’s also great for foodies as there are many clam grill places with reasonable prices around the shore. When you are full, go see Wolmido’s unique specialty ‘Wolmi Theme Park’. From the ‘Tagada Disco’, famous on SNS for its drastic movements that seem as if you could fall off the ride any minute to the Ferris wheel that allows you to quietly admire the Wolmido landscape, numerous rides are installed over the 4,000 pyeong field. If your family loves an active day out, Wolmido will be the destination for unexpected surprises and fun.
Address: Bukseongdong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Island where hermits once frolicked, Seonyudo
Seonyudo is now more approachable than ever with the Gogunsan connecting road
It was the second most looked up island on Mappy with 389 searches. Many people would immediately think of the Seonyudo Park in Yongdeungpo-gu, but the Seonyudo we are introducing today is located in Gunsan. It’s the first place that comes up if you search the word ‘Seonyudo’ on Mappy and one of the most loved islands on the west coast.
Seonyudo provides the serene, tranquil landscape that will make you forget all your worries
Gunsan, where Seonyudo is located, was named so meaning ‘mountains gathering’ because there are many islands around the region. When ‘Goguansan connecting road’ that connects 4 islands of Sinsido, Munyeodo, Seonyudo and Jangjado opened along with the Saemangeum breakwater in 2017, it became a lot easier to travel Seonyudo by car. It’s also great to take a walk around the island with the bridge on this small island.
Like the name ‘an island where hermits frolicked’, Seonyudo’s waters are still and tranquil like a lake. In the Goryeo dynasty, it played an important role in maritime trade. Dip your toes in the beach where water is shallow, and climb up the mountain and look down on the beautiful Seonyudo. It will make all your fatigue disappear.
Address: 34-22, Seonyunamgil Okdomyeon, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
Island where a waterway opens up twice a day, Jebudo
Jebudo waterway opens up twice a day, and is nicked named the miracle of Moses
‘Jebudo’, located near Hwaseong-si, is the third most looked up island on Mappy with 378 searches. This island is also great to visit from the Seoul metropolitan area. Its waterway opens up twice a day and is hence well-known as the nickname ‘the miracle of Moses’. When the waterway opens up, you can see a driveway in the middle of the mud flat. Driving down this road makes you feel as if you are driving across the ocean. Visit the right time to dig up shellfish with children when the waterway opens up, and mud flat shows its face. You can check with the Jebudo management office for the times (031-369-2360).
Tando Port is located near Jebudo and is well known for its beautiful sunset
You can admire the sunset on the Jebudo shore walk, but go down the road to ‘Tando Port’ for a better view. This is where the wind power generators are located, which can also be seen from Jebudo as well. The wind is quite strong here, but the Tando Port sunset is well worth it. If you like taking travel photography, you will also have a wonderful time here taking amazing landscape shots.
Address: Seosinmyeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Enter this island through a protending shore road, Daebudo
Go down the amazing Siwha tide embankment : Daebudo awaits at the end
The island that came last on the list just after Jebudo with 375 hits on Mappy is Daebudo. Daebudo will give you a great, refreshing first impression as you enter the island through the shore road. Drive along the Siwha tide embankment that connets Oido and Daebudo, and in no time you will be in Daebudo. There are a variety of fishes near the Siwha tide embankment, which makes this a popular place among fishermen. Auto-camping sites are also located nearby, so if you want to stay the night or two in Daebudo, you may want to look up camp sites for glamping, caravan, etc.
Daebudo has a great road along the shore that allows you to take in the island landscape : it’s Haesol-gil
When you are in Daebudo, you have to walk the ‘Haesol-gil’. This road is arranged along the shore and allows you to admire the beautiful Daebudo island on foot. The road goes along the shore but also into the mountains and forest, which makes it a perfect course for you to smell the grass and have a dip in the sea. Walk down the road, and you will meet the slender ‘arch bridge’. At the end of the bridge, here is an outlook, a great place for sunset. Visit around sunset time to get immersed in the colorful romantic view of the west sea!
Address: Daebudong-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Which destination would the smart phone navigation Mappy recommend next?
Big data source: Hyundai MNSOFT smart phone navigation 'Mappy' (analysis of search words from June 1st 2018 ~ June 30th 2018)
