Hansando
An island in South Gyeongsang Province across a narrow strait from the Tongyeong Peninsula. Admiral Yi Sun-sin based his fleet here and won the Battle of Hansando in 1592, and the Jeaseungdang shrine on the island commemorates him.
- Where
- Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 34.7818, 128.4850
Get the Hansando stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Hansando. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Gyeongsang volume with your photos and a note.
Near Hansando
Geojedo 15 km
The principal island of Geoje, off the south coast of Korea, linked to the mainland by two bridges. It is known for its rugged shoreline, shipyards and a museum of the Korean War prison camp.
Jinju Fortress 59 km
A walled fortress above the Nam River in Jinju, designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 118 on 21 January 1963. It was the site of the great siege of Jinju in 1592 during the Japanese invasions, and its walls and gates have been rebuilt.
Gamcheon Culture Village 59 km
A hillside neighbourhood in Gamcheon-dong, Saha District, Busan, known for its layered streets, labyrinth of alleys and brightly painted houses. It grew from refugee housing in the 1950s and was restored with murals and art installations.
Jagalchi Market 61 km
A fish market on the edge of Nampo Port in Busan, considered the largest fish market in South Korea. Vendors, many of them women, sell live seafood from tanks, and restaurants upstairs will prepare it for you.
Busan Tower 61 km
A tower 120 metres high in Yongdusan Park, Jung District, Busan. Its observation deck looks over Busan Port and the surrounding city, and the park around it sits on a hill in the old centre.
Taejongdae 62 km
A natural park on the southernmost point of Yeongdo District, Busan, covered in dense evergreen trees. It has an observatory, a lighthouse and tall sea cliffs, and a loop road and trail run along the rocky coast.
Odongdo 66 km
A small island in Sujeong-dong, Yeosu, about one kilometre from the mainland and joined to it by a bridge. It is part of Hallyeohaesang National Park and is known for its camellia trees, which bloom in winter, and a walking path around the coast.
United Nations Memorial Cemetery 68 km
The only United Nations cemetery in the world, in the Nam District of Busan at Tanggok. It is the burial ground for casualties of the Korean War from many countries, and it lies in a quiet landscaped park.
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Questions
Where is Hansando?
Hansando is in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Geojedo (15 km), Jinju Fortress (59 km), Gamcheon Culture Village (59 km).
How do I get the Hansando stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Hansando and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Gyeongsang volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Hansando before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Gyeongsang volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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