How to get to Purple Island- The Jewel of South Korea!
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2021
- How to get to Purple Island- The Jewel of South Korea!
In this video, I travel to Mokpo in South Korea looking for the famous Purple Island. Find out what I did to go there and what steps you need to follow to see one of South Korea's hottest travel destinations!
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Really good thank you!
Really appreciate it! For some reason, I never see these replies!!!
I once went to Purple Island by car for an hour and a half from my grandmother's house ◡̈ It's amazing that you've been there, too, hahaha . The color that symbolizes the place is purple, so I remember walking around with a purple scarf around my neck 💜 The scenery was really beautiful and it was perfect for me, who likes to walk !!!
Wow, sounds like you had a nice experience! Do you think you will ever want to go back?
Nice video... Thanks a lot for sharing. Do you think that end of December is a good period or I will have difficulties due to weather?
Hey, thanks a lot for watching! I don't think you should go in December. While the purple Bridge and other artificial structures will be there, one of the main attractions of the island is the green landscape combined with the purple colors. You had better go in spring, early and late summer, and maybe even fall:)
Thank you so much for your answer 😊
I already have booked flights to Seoul for Christmas! Maybe I will rearrange the travel schedule...
Thanks for the info and tips. 😊 what is the travel time between mokpo and the bus stop near purple island?
Hey, thanks for watching and my pleasure! Travel time is about 1hr 30 mins (approximately). If you show a photo of Purple Island to the bus driver, he will tell you when to get off so you can take a 7-10 minute taxi ride to the island:) Hope this helps!
@@francoismarc3 oh great! I thought it would take the whole day to be in purple island 😊
@@ezaiplorer35 Not at all:) Just make sure you leave early from Mokpo:)
@@francoismarc3 alright! Thanks a lot 😊
How much is the taxi fare?
I'm trying to find a bus route and unfortunately neither Naver nor Kakao maps show directions there. What stop do I have to get off at when coming from Mokpo?
Hey there. If you are coming from Mokpo, you must take a bus from the Bus Terminal. You can ask the ticket attendant for Purple Island or if the attendant speaks no English, ask for Bora Dari in Shinan (보라 다리 시난). Once you have the ticket, the attendant will tell you which bus to take at the station. Please take a photo of the bus time tables, as buses to and from the island are 1hr-1hr 30 mins apart. Once you get on the bus to the island, you will notice after about 40 minutes of riding that many buildings are now purple. The driver will let you off at a stop in a small town. From there, you will take a taxi for about 5-7 minutes to the island! Hope this helped!
Where did you get the taxi going to purple island?
After you get off the bus stop, there should be taxis in the little are that looks like a town. If not, taxis will come! I highly suggest you download kakao taxi before going!:)
Are there hotels / lodging on purple island?
When I went there at that time, tjere were not. There could be now, but there is not a whole lot you can do there, so a day trip is more than enough:)
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What do you mean?!
Can I pay in cash for the bus ride from mokpo?
And how much is the fare for the bus ride ?
Hmmm, I don't remember well, but it was not expensive at all...maybe 3,000krw. It's essentially an intra city bus, not expensive:)
Most definitely! But! I suggest you get a T-money card, put money on that card, and use the T-money card to pay. That way, you don't need to worry about cash for the return trip! It'll all be on your card!!:)
Thanks for the information:)
An absolute pleasure. Have fun!
I was told the bus take 3 hours
Hey! From Mokpo Bus Terminal, only about an hour and a half. 3 hours round trip!:)
@@francoismarc3question take taxi to mokpo bus Terminal
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What's the name of the bus stop before arriving to purple island
@@claricewalker5173 I don't know the name of the bus stop you get off before Purple Island, but if you show a photo of the island to the bus driver, he/she will definitely let you off at the right stop. Then, take a 7-10 minute taxi ride to the island:)
I am Korean. You went to a very dangerous place Don't ever go again It's a place where foreigners are kidnapped and enslaved Tell your The police and residents there are on the same side. I'll never help you. family, friends and acquaintances Please don't go Remember what I'm saying
Oh wow!!! I've heard this before but I wasn't sure if it was true!! Are foreigners really kidnapped there?! When I went, there were many foreigners going there and everything looked safe. Does it mean Purple Island is still dangerous in 2024?
@@francoismarc3 As of 2024, we've never seen a foreign disappearance kidnapping on the news However, from the past to the present, many Koreans, including the disabled, orphans, and homeless people, are caught as island slaves, forced to work unfairly, and many Korean news reports such as violent pay issues And Koreans don't go there either.
@@francoismarc3The region is very notorious. Although I have no knowledge of foreign kidnapping, rumors have it that many disabled people are kidnapped and used as salt slaves. And the region has a very small number of residents. The society is closed. There was also a rape case here eight years ago. Someone said that such crimes could happen anywhere. Yes, that's right. HOWEVER, there are NEVER many such areas in Korea. (South Korea is one of the most secure countries in the world.) And a male teacher was also missing at the time of the incident. In 2014, the death toll from no connection was 10 in the small town.
There is a rumor that the police there also cover up the crimes of the residents. Of course, I don't know if it is also true in 2024. But don't overlook the fact that those rumors are still circulating in Koreans.
Do not gamble. And remember: 'Only those who survive can speak.'