Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Gae Island is said to have been named with the character 蓋 (to cover), as it overlooks the islands around it, and its twin peaks, Cheonjesan (320 m) and Bonghwasan (338 m), are said to resemble a dog's upright ears. The island's brewery has produced Gae-do makgeolli, a rice wine, for hundreds of years, and it is sold as far as Yeosu. Neoreobawi Rock near Cheongseokpo Beach is a popular backpacking spot, but it has no restrooms or water, so visitors must bring their own water; the nearest restroom is a 20-minute walk away. The Gae-do Saram-gil trail, once used by islanders to gather firewood and herd cattle, offers hiking and walking routes. The island is about 1 hour from Yeosu Yeonan Passenger Terminal and 20 minutes from Baegya Pier.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 20.6 km — 여수전남병원 (Korean name), ER 061640-7128 |
|---|---|
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 1 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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