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Byeonsan Beach

Byeonsan Beach

변산해수욕장 · Jeonbuk · Beaches & islands

Byeonsan Beach is a representative beach of the west coast. The beach is known for its white sand and fir trees. Also, having opened in 1933, it is the oldest beach in Korea. The fine sandy beach stretches endlessly and the water is clear. Furthermore, the water is only 1 meter deep and warm, making it an ideal beach for playing in the water.

TypeBeaches & islands
RegionJeonbuk
Address2076 Byeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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Nearby places

Saemangeum Promotion Hall (새만금홍보관)
3.1 km away

Saemangeum Promotion Hall

Saemangeum (새만금)
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Saemangeum

Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)
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Haseom Observatory

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))
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Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃)
8.0 km away

Suseongdang Canola Field

Chaeseokgang Cliff (Jeonbuk National Geopark) (채석강 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))
8.0 km away

Chaeseokgang Cliff (Jeonbuk National Geopark) (채석강 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

Suseongdang Shrine (수성당)
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Suseongdang Shrine

Gyeokpo Port (격포항)
8.5 km away

Gyeokpo Port