Tour Songi Island in Yeonggwang and Get Half Your Travel Costs Refunded with the 'Half-Price Island Trip'

Program Runs from August 29 to November 4

50% Refund on Travel Expenses, Up to 100,000 Won Per Person

Enjoy Pebble Beaches and Tidal Flat Experiences, Boosting the Local Economy

Yeonggwang County is implementing a 'Half-Price Island Trip' program that refunds 50% of travel expenses for tourists visiting Songi Island.

On August 14, Yeonggwang County announced that it will launch the '2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju Half-Price Island Trip' initiative from August 29 to November 4, aiming to attract tourists to Songi Island and promote longer island stays.

The support targets tourists visiting Songi Island from regions outside Yeonggwang County. Fifty percent of travel expenses—including ferry fares, accommodation, meals, and activity fees—will be refunded via mobile Yeonggwang Sarang gift certificates, up to a maximum of 100,000 won per person.

Panoramic View of Yeonggwang Songi Island. Provided by Yeonggwang County

In particular, if a tourist spends at least 30,000 won on Songi Island, not only expenses on Songi Island but also those incurred at Yeonggwang Sarang gift certificate merchants throughout Yeonggwang County will be recognized as travel expenses.

Those wishing to participate must apply in advance and receive approval at least five days before the start of their trip via the 'JG TOUR' app. Participants are then required to visit at least one tourist site on Songi Island, take a verification photo including themselves, and spend a minimum of 30,000 won on the island.

Within 10 days after the trip, tourists must submit supporting documents such as receipts and verification photos of tourist site visits via the 'JG TOUR' app to apply for settlement. After a review process, the refund will be provided as mobile Yeonggwang Sarang gift certificates.

Songi Island is a representative island tourist destination in Yeonggwang, renowned for its pebble beaches and pristine coastal scenery. With activities such as swimming, gathering shellfish in the tidal flats, and a variety of experiences, it is a popular summer and autumn travel spot for families.

Yeonggwang County expects this initiative will not only extend tourists’ stays, but also increase local consumption in lodging, restaurants, and experience facilities.

A county official said, “Tourists from neighboring regions near Yeonggwang County are also eligible for support, making it easier for more people to experience the nature and attractions of Songi Island. We hope that tourist visits will lead to local spending and provide real vitality to island residents and local merchants.”

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