The Sixth Largest Island in Korea, Anmyeondo

During our recent visit to Taean County for the Tulip Festival, we were given a chance to visit another large island in Korea. The name of the island is Anmyeondo. Anmyeondo is a part of Taean county. It is originally a peninsula connected to Taean. But during the time of  Yeonguijeong Kim Yuk ( Prime Minister Kim Yuk ), the area between Anmyeon-eup and Namyeon was flooded to protect the tax sent to Hanyang, present day Seoul, from Japanese pirates. Then in 1970, Anmyeondo was reconnected to the mainland through a 208.5 meter Anmyeongyo Bridge. 

Anmyeondo is a beautiful island. During our trip we visited the Halmi (할미) and Harabi (할아비) Rocks (바위) at Kkotji Beach( 꽃지해변). We were lucky because when we arrived, it was low tide, so we were able to go near the rocks. After seeing the rocks, we decided to walk along the coastline, where canola flowers were in full bloom. They added beauty to the place. I heard that the sunset in that area is really beautiful because the sun sets right in between the two rocks. I wanted to see it but we had limited time. 

Halmi and  Harabi Rocks

Canola Flowers by the beach

After walking on the beach, we decided to cross the bridge to look for a store. On our way to the store, we passed by a camping ground, an ATV renting place, and a coffee bus. 

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We left the place at around 2:15 P.M. We then moved to Anmyeondo Recreation Forest and Arboretum. Since we had a limited time, Vince and I decided to got to the arboretum only. At the arboretum we were able to see a lot of flowers. Here are some of the pictures I took. 

Landscape of the Arboretum

Maple trees and Azaleas

Purple Magnolias

Muscari

Wooden staircases

Pine trees at the entrance of the Recreational Forest

Walking around the arboretum gave me a feeling of freedom. It made me feel so blessed.  The sky was so blue.  I felt like I was given another chance to enjoy the beauty of spring. It was a great experience for me.