Seonyudo Island, Jangjado Island and Daejangdo Island: where do you park, and in what order do you tour the islands?
Daegaksan Mountain in detail
Daegaksan Mountain is 187 m high: the highest peak on Sinsido Island, with a summit observation deck
Daegaksan Mountain is the highest peak on Sinsido Island in Okdo-myeon. It is 187 m high and rises in the northwest of the island. From the observation deck at the top, you can take in the Gogunsan Islands and the Saemangeum Seawall at a glance. Sinchisan Mountain, 142 m high, is in the southeast of the same island.
Sinsido Island, home of Daegaksan Mountain, is the largest of the 24 Gogunsan Islands
Sinsido Island, where Daegaksan Mountain stands, lies east of Seonyudo Island. It is the largest of the 24 islands in the Gogunsan Islands. Its area is 4.25 km², and its coastline is 16.5 km long. Much of it is hilly, with mountains no higher than 200 m. Residents' houses are mostly in Jipunggeum Village in the south of the island.
What do Sinsido Island residents below Daegaksan Mountain catch and farm?
On Sinsido Island, where Daegaksan Mountain stands, most residents make their living from fishing. Shrimp, anchovy, hairtail, mackerel, and more are caught in the surrounding sea, and laver farming is also active. The island grows enough rice, barley, sweet potatoes, chili peppers, and beans to supply itself.
Accessibility at Daegaksan Mountain: accessible parking, restrooms, and wheelchair rental
Daegaksan Mountain has no accessible parking or accessible restrooms, and wheelchairs are not available for rent. Daegaksan Mountain is also in this site's guide 'Seonyudo Island, Jangjado Island, Daejangdo Island: Where Do You Park, and in What Order Do You Tour the Islands?'
