It has long been called Seonsan or Seonwon, meaning that a Taoist hermit dwells on the island because of the beautiful view which creates a harmony with the clear and blue archipelago.

It has long abounded in steep terrains and stones as well as sandy soil where water drains away quickly.

Cheongsando 'Gudeuljangnon Paddy field' in Wando County was designated Republic of Korea's Important Agricultural Heritage No.

[3] The legend has it that a tiger that lived on Cheongsando long ago was surprised at its own roar leveled at the rock and ran off the island.

[5] The island drew attention as a tourist attraction after it served as a shooting location for the film Seopyeonje (서편제) by Im Kwon-taek.