Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)

Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)

– Homepage
www.buan.go.kr

Haseom Observatory offers a bird’s-eye view of Haseom Island, which gets its name due to its resemblance to a lotus flower. The observatory is well-known for offering the views of sea parting, Korea’s Miracle of Moses, which occurs on the 1^st and 15^th of every month in the Lunar Calendar when the sea tides recede, revealing a 2-kilometers-long shoreline. It is famous for its abundance of clams, hence sometimes called “half clams-half mud.” The elevated location of the observatory allows visitors to enjoy the views of the wide sky and beautiful sunsets.

– Address : 385-19 Mapo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-63-581-5114

– Parking
Available (10 spaces)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Available Facilities
Observatory, Byeonsan Masil Trail

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⊙ Gosapo Beach (고사포해수욕장)

– Homepage
www.buan.go.kr

– Tel
+82-63-582-7808

Gosapo Beach commands a magnificent scenic view, thanks to the 2-kilometer stretch of fine sand and pine forest along the beach. The beach is considered one of the cleanest among the beaches in the area. Every two weeks, the tides fall to reveal a path from Gosapo Beach to Haseom Island.

⊙ [Byunsan Seashore Path- Course 3]Jeokbyeokgang Sunset Trail ([변산 마실길 3코스] 적벽강 노을길)

The Byeonsan Seashore Path is a scenic 66-kilometer coastal walk stretching from the Saemangeum Seawall to the Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park. One of its highlights is Course 3 (Jeokbyeokgang Noeulgil), which offers breathtaking views of rock formations of the Cretaceous period in the Mesozoic Era along the Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs and Chaeseokgang Cliff. Gyeokpo Port provides fresh seafood and passenger ferry service to and from Wido Port. This course spans from Seongcheon Port to Gyeokpo Port, and when the tide is low, you can walk along the exposed shore, marveling at the unique rock formations and wildflowers along the way.