Gau-do Suspension Bridge

Gau-do is Gangjin's only inhabited island, linked by the 438-metre Jeodu and 716-metre Mangho bridges and a roughly 2.5-kilometre coastal trail. This pin marks the Doam-side approach, so choose the bridge, allow about 90 minutes for the island walk and recheck wind, lighting and the final rural connection. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

1. 01
   Before the bay transfer

   Choose the Doam or Daegu bridge

   Gau-do has two mainland links: the 716-metre Mangho bridge from Doam and the 438-metre Jeodu bridge from Daegu. This catalogue coordinate marks the Doam-side published arrival, not both car parks.

2. 02
   Allow about 90 minutes

   Walk the 2.5-kilometre coast trail

   The Together Sea trail circles the inhabited island. Distance, slopes, heat, wind and stops make it a real walk rather than an instant bridge photograph.

3. 03
   Before dusk or the last connection

   Set the return first

   Bridge lighting can add an evening view, but illumination, weather and rural bus or taxi availability must be checked independently.

• Save the Korean name and selected bridge approach before leaving because the two mainland entrances are not interchangeable.
• Carry water and sun or wind protection for the exposed coastal trail, especially outside the shaded island interior.
• Keep the last return connection and sufficient daylight in reserve rather than relying on decorative bridge lighting.
• Search “전남광주통합특별시 강진군 도암면 신기리 가우도 출렁다리 34.5288298365 126.7717213363” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
• Check rain, wind, waves and any access or transport notice on the day.
• The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.