Travel Guide
Outdoor sculptures beside the sea, quiet island roads and a small beach at the edge of Incheon. Modo is the smallest of the Three Brother Islands and a memorable final stop after crossing Sindo and Sido.
A tiny island
where art meets the sea
Modo Island is the smallest of the three islands known as Sindo, Sido and Modo in Ongjin County, Incheon. The islands are connected by bridges, making Modo an easy final stop on a Three Brother Islands journey.
Modo is best known for Baemikkumi Sculpture Park, where surreal outdoor sculptures stand against the West Sea. The nearby Baemikkumi Beach adds a quiet coastal atmosphere to the experience.
From Baemikkumi, you can continue along the coast toward smaller seaside spaces such as Parkjugi. Modo is compact, so its appeal lies less in rushing between attractions and more in combining art, sea views and slow travel.
How to Get to
Modo Island
Modo Island is reached by road through Sindo and Sido. Travel from Yeongjongdo to Sindo, continue across Sido, then cross the final bridge into Modo.
Travel toward Yeongjongdo
Begin by heading toward Yeongjongdo, home to Incheon International Airport. From there, continue toward Sindo.
Cross through Sindo and Sido
Enter Sindo by road, then follow the island route across the bridge into Sido. Continue west across Sido toward Modo.
Cross the Sido–Modo Bridge
The final bridge leads directly into Modo. From here, Baemikkumi Beach and the sculpture park are among the island’s main destinations.
Yeongjongdo → Sindo → Sido → Modo → Baemikkumi Sculpture Park → Baemikkumi Beach → Parkjugi → return through Sido and Sindo.
Modo is the final island in the chain
Sindo, Sido and Modo are connected by bridges, so travelers can explore all three islands in one continuous trip. Modo works especially well as the final stop of the route.
Best Places to Visit
on Modo
Modo is small, but its combination of outdoor art and West Sea scenery gives it a character quite different from neighboring Sindo and Sido.
Baemikkumi Sculpture Park
Modo’s signature attraction is an unusual outdoor sculpture park beside Baemikkumi Beach. Surreal works by sculptor Lee Il-ho are displayed against the sea, creating one of the island’s most distinctive landscapes.
View on Google Maps →Baemikkumi Beach
Located at the southern end of Modo, Baemikkumi Beach combines a quiet shoreline, forest backdrop and open West Sea views. The landscape changes noticeably with the tide and weather.
View on Google Maps →Parkjugi Coastal Area
Continue from Baemikkumi along the island’s coastal route toward Parkjugi. This quieter corner of Modo is known for simple sea views and a relaxed photo stop.
View on Google Maps →Modo Island Roads
Modo’s quiet roads pass small village scenery and low coastal landscapes. Because the island is compact, it is particularly pleasant to explore by bicycle.
View on Google Maps →Sido–Modo Bridge
This bridge marks the transition from Sido into the smallest of the Three Brother Islands. Crossing between the islands is part of the charm of the overall route.
View on Google Maps →Sindo–Sido–Modo Route
Modo is best experienced as the final chapter of a trip across all three islands. Forest scenery on Sindo, Sugi Beach on Sido and coastal art on Modo create a varied one-day journey.
View on Google Maps →
Modo
1 Night 2 Days
For an overnight trip, spend the first day exploring Sindo and Sido, then save Modo’s art and coastal scenery for a slower second day.
For a compact day trip, follow Gubongsan → Sugi Beach → Baemikkumi Sculpture Park → Parkjugi. This gives you forest, beach, art and coastal scenery across all three islands.
Getting Around
Modo
Modo is small enough to explore at a relaxed pace. Cycling suits the island especially well, while a car is convenient for visiting all three islands in one day.
Bicycle
The Three Brother Islands are a popular cycling route, and Modo’s compact roads are easy to combine with Sindo and Sido.
Cycling lets you stop easily at the sculpture park, beach and smaller coastal viewpoints.
Car
Driving is the easiest option if you want to combine attractions on Sindo, Sido and Modo without spending too much time in transit.
The connected bridges make it straightforward to travel between all three islands.
Walking
Walking works well around Baemikkumi and nearby coastal areas, especially if you want a slow and quiet island experience.
If you plan to cover all three islands on foot, check the total distance before setting out.
Is Modo
Right for You?
Modo works best for travelers who enjoy unusual art, quiet coastal scenery and a relaxed island-hopping route.
Baemikkumi Sculpture Park gives Modo a distinctive character unlike most small islands in Korea.
Quiet beaches and open West Sea views make the island ideal for a slower seaside stop.
Modo fits naturally into a cycling route connecting all three islands.
Visit forest scenery on Sindo, the beach on Sido and art by the sea on Modo in one journey.
What to Check Before
Visiting Modo
Modo is easy to combine with Sindo and Sido, but weather, tides and current operating information can affect your visit.
Check the weather before cycling or walking.
Check the tide for different coastal views.
Confirm the latest Baemikkumi Sculpture Park hours and admission.
Wear comfortable shoes for coastal walking.
Allow enough time if visiting Sindo, Sido and Modo together.
If cycling, check current bicycle rental availability.
Cross three islands
and end your journey at Modo.
Modo is connected through Sindo and Sido by road. Make it the final stop of a Three Brother Islands trip and enjoy art and sea views at the western end of the route.
Explore more
Korean islands
If Modo is only the beginning of your island journey, continue with more English island guides from SEOMITTA. Compare different coastlines, travel styles and island routes before choosing your next destination.
At the end of the road,
art meets the sea
Modo may be the smallest of the Three Brother Islands, but it leaves a strong impression. Its quiet roads, small beaches and outdoor sculptures create a landscape unlike its neighbors.
Cross Sindo and Sido, arrive at Baemikkumi, then slow down as you walk beside the West Sea.
For your Modo Island trip, combine all three islands. Sindo, Sido and Modo together make one of Incheon’s easiest and most varied island journeys.