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
Saengil Island is home to Mount Baegun (483 m), a camellia forest beside Geumgok Beach, and the pebble coast of Yongchul in the south. The name was originally Sanil-do, and was changed to Saengil-do because the islanders are kind and gentle, like newborn babies. Geumgok Beach is 100 m wide and 1.2 km long, lined with evergreen forests, and wild goats can often be seen along the shore. Visitors can hike Mount Baegun for views of the Dadohae sea, visit Hakseo Hermitage, and walk the trails through the gusil-jatbam tree groves. In 2016 the island was selected as one of the Islands to Visit, offering a place to enjoy both sea and forest.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 5.1 km — 금일마취통증의학과의원 (Korean name), ER 061-553-3577 |
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| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 7 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 6 |
| 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)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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