Anjwado Island is an island better known by the name Purple Island. Every spring, it hosts a lavender festival, and in the autumn, an aster chrysanthemum festival takes place, painting the island in shades of purple. With village roofs adorned in purple and the purple sea bridge, visitors can enjoy the color purple throughout the seasons. Additionally, the Birth Home of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), a famous Korean abstract artist, is located here.
- Address
- 872 Jungbu-ro, Anjwa-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Map
- Naver Map · Google Maps (Naver/Kakao navigate best in Korea)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization official English tourism database. Opening hours and details can change — check the official website before visiting.
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