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Dadohaesang

Dadohaesang (South eastern region)
Korean peninsula surrounded three sides by the sea. The southern sea has mild weather and creates exotic atmosphere. It has many beautiful islands with a wide range of flora and fauna. Dadohaehaesang was designated as Korea's 14th National Park in 1981. The park spans 2,322§´ - Korea's largest National Park. Islands of various sizes with dense forests, fancy rock formations, and endless beaches, sitting amidst a bed of blue skies and sea waves, all boast of their natural scenes. Water and air erosion of the cliffs and caves have created a peculiar topography. In the mild oceanic climate, a great diversity of vegetation including silver magnolias, camellias and many other plants, which grow in the saline conditions of this temperate zone.

In particular, Sinan Dadohae, an archipelago of more than 420 islands, has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Of the popular islands among visitors includes Heuksando, Hongdo, Jeungdo, Bigeumdo and Dochodo. Sinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve covers the Dadohae National Marine Park, the mountain wetland on Jangdo, and the expansive mudflats and Salt Field on Jeungdo. The traditional form of salt production is still practiced, and the first case that salt fields have been designated a Biosphere Reserve.

Also, it is home to a great diversity of vegetation including silver magnolias, camellias and many other plants, which grow in the saline conditions of this temperate zone. Out of a total 452 species of birds in Korea, more than 337 species of migratory birds winter here. Relics of Admiral Lee Sunsin's battles are scattered around the islands.