Wando island stay for sunrise views: Cheongsando Travel Pension

In short

Cheongsando Travel Pension is an island stay near Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando, Wando, Gwangju. I stayed in loft-style Room 102, with a clean kitchen, a soft bed, Netflix, and pre-ordered paid abalone porridge for breakfast. A peaceful stay for properly slowing down.

Morning sunrise seen near Cheongsando Travel Pension

Good to know

Room
Bedroom and loft-style room
Barbecue
₩20,000 per room including charcoal and grill; ₩10,000 per additional person
Breakfast
Paid abalone porridge available by pre-order
Room rules
All rooms are non-smoking; smoking is allowed on the terrace in front of the room
Amenities
Wi-Fi, refrigerator, microwave, bidet, and Netflix
Getting there
Free Wando local buses; about 6 km from the harbor and around 15 minutes by bus

as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026

I wanted a proper healing break this vacation, so I went to Cheongsando in Wando! Let me introduce Cheongsando Travel Pension, a place that was great for catching the sunrise and getting plenty of rest on Cheongsando ^0^ Ta-da!

Accommodation photo introducing Cheongsando Travel Pension
Vertical photo introducing Cheongsando Travel Pension

From Wando Passenger Ferry Terminal to Cheongsando Travel Pension

Passenger ferry traveling from Wando to Cheongsando

Bbang took the 1 p.m. ferry from Wando Passenger Ferry Terminal and got off at around 1:50 p.m.~! After getting off, I had a bowl of mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) at a nearby restaurant, then did a light shop at Hanaro Mart for dinner and headed over~^^

Bus stop in front of Hanaro Mart

Wando local buses are free to use~! You can use them for free even if you're not from Wando~! I got on the bus at the right time~~! The bus stop in front of Hanaro Mart had air conditioning, so it was nice and cool! Haha

Photo about using the Cheongsando local bus

I got off the bus at the Sinheung-ri stop and headed to the pension~! Haha

Pension reached from Sinheung-ri bus stop

Isn't the pension so pretty? Haha I booked ahead before visiting. If, like me, you come without a car and find it difficult to get there by bus, they said they can help if you contact the pension after 3 p.m.!

Exterior of Cheongsando Travel Pension

I took this at check-in; at around 3:40 p.m., the water at Sinheung Beach had completely gone out, so click~!

Sinheung Beach at low tide during check-in

An evening in loft-style Room 102

I booked Room 102.

Room 102 at Cheongsando Travel Pension
Inside Room 102 at Cheongsando Travel Pension

Apparently actor Choi Daniel stayed in Room 102, where I stayed~! Haha Since it was a place an actor had stayed, there was even a signature!

I think it would be good to check the notices! All rooms are non-smoking, so I loved how fresh the inside felt~ Smoking is allowed on the terrace in front of the room. A private barbecue is ₩20,000 per room including charcoal and grill, with ₩10,000 added per extra person! They also sell abalone porridge for meals~! Haha

The kitchen was kept incredibly clean~! The dishes were neatly organized, and even the rice cooker was clean, so I cooked rice for dinner too~^^

Clean, well-maintained room kitchen
Kitchen with organized dishes and a rice cooker

Because I have a lot of personal schedules, I stay at lots of different places~! I was so pleased that there was a bidet. Haha The bathroom water pressure was strong too, so I was very satisfied!

I ate dinner at the table~! And got some personal work done too. Haha The bed mattress was so soft that I slept like a baby!! Haha

Bathroom with a bidet and strong water pressure
Room table used for dinner and work

There was also a refrigerator and microwave, so I used them comfortably!

Room equipped with a refrigerator and microwave

Since it has a loft, I think it would be nice for one person to stay on the first floor and another in the loft~! The bed was so soft that I slept in the first-floor bed! Haha

A walk on Sinheung Beach and the Cheongsando sunrise

After unpacking, off to Sinheung Beach~! The sea is pretty, right? Haha I dipped my feet in the water and took a photo too. Haha The water is incredibly clear!

Travelers catching clams at Sinheung Beach

I didn't catch these, but other people visiting here were catching clams~ Haha If you're traveling as a family, I think it would be nice to try catching clams too! After a light walk, back to the accommodation~!!

Cheongsando in Wando was designated Asia's first Slow City~! That makes it absolutely perfect for healing!

Photo from a relaxing trip to Slow City Cheongsando

Lying in bed, I watched the currently popular show Field Mouse on Netflix. Haha I had watched up to episode 8, then finished the rest through episode 10~! Haha I usually watch on my phone, but watching Netflix on the TV was much more comfortable. Haha

The pension is really great for seeing the sunrise~! It's so nice because you can sit on the terrace and see it right away. Since it was morning, I went for a little walk and watched it!

Morning sunrise seen near Cheongsando Travel Pension

Click with the rising sun!! Haha I made a wish! I wished for everyone I know to do well... and I hope everyone reading this does well too~^^!

Making a wish while watching the rising sun

Pre-ordered abalone porridge breakfast

Bbang ordered abalone porridge for breakfast~! Breakfast is available for an extra charge, and you can have it if you order in advance~! Haha Doesn't the abalone porridge look delicious? Haha

Pre-ordered paid abalone porridge breakfast

When you think of Wando, isn't it abalone? Haha I had abalone mulhoe at the harbor the day before, so today it was abalone porridge!

Abalone porridge eaten during a Wando trip

I loved that the abalone went straight into Bbang's mouth in one big swoop! Haha

Breakfast abalone porridge with abalone
Photo after enjoying abalone porridge

Bbang ate well and took a Bbang-signature photo (Bbang's selfie)! Haha

Photo taken after the abalone porridge breakfast

They say actor Han Sang-jin stayed in Room 101, actor Choi Daniel in Room 102, and actor Kang Eun-tak in Room 106! Haha

BMI 29 Bbang had a satisfying stay at Cheongsando Travel Pension! The accommodation was well maintained and pleasant, so I felt so good in the morning! Haha The pension has a small shop where you can buy coffee (Americano or instant mix), water, and drinks~! Hanaro Mart and convenience stores are at the harbor, so I think you can shop there before coming over! There are lots of cars and restaurants at the harbor.

However, Cheongsando Travel Pension is about 6 km from the harbor and around a 15-minute bus ride away, so there are no restaurants nearby if you don't have a car. Still, I loved how peaceful it was. I was so satisfied because I could fully experience Cheongsando~~! I had such a satisfying stay that I should come back next time~^^ The staff were also kind and helpful, so I was very satisfied ♥

Where it is

Cheongsando Travel Pension청산도 여행펜션

667-13 Cheongsan-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 완도군 청산면 청산로 667-13

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