Noryeokdo

Noryeokdo Island is located off the coast of Hoejin-myeon, Jangheung-gun, and the island's name is associated with an interesting legend. According to the legend, Jangsari Island is shaped like a snake, and Jukdo Island is shaped like a raccoon. The legend says that the snake was trying to attack the raccoon, but it couldn't reach Jukdo Island because of the presence of a "Noryong" (an old dragon) on Noryeokdo, so it ended up staying on Jukdo. Initially, the island was called "Noryongdo," meaning "island of the old dragon," and later its name was changed to Noryeokdo. There is also a story that the name Noryeokdo was given because the water is clear and good, and it is an island where elderly people live long lives. Administratively, the island was initially incorporated into Wando-gun when Wando-gun was established in 1895, and later it was incorporated into Daedeok-myeon, Jangheung-gun in 1914, and then into Hoejin-myeon, Jangheung-gun in 1986, as it is today. Currently, the Hoejin Grand Bridge connects Hoejin-myeon and the island, making it convenient to travel to the island by car. A coastal road extends from the Hoejin Grand Bridge to Noryeokdo Port. The coastline is mostly sandy, with tidal flats well-developed on the west side. From Noryeokdo Port, you can see Geumdangdo Island, Joryakdo Island, and between them, Geumildo Island and Saengildo Island.