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Guryongpo Beach

Guryongpo Beach

구룡포해수욕장 · Gyeongbuk · Beaches & islands

Guryongpo Beach is a seaside resort located in Homigot, where "Homi" means tiger tail. The crescent-shaped white sandy beach stretches 400 meters in length and 50 meters in x_width, offering pristine waters of the East Sea. It is renowned as a sunrise spot. Guryongpo Columnar Joints and Guryongpo Beach Embankment are notable features, complemented by cafés, restaurants, and accommodation facilities. The area is rich in tourist attractions, including Homigot and Yeongildae.

TypeBeaches & islands
RegionGyeongbuk
Address6 Homi-ro 426beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Getting there

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On nearby while you're here

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Within walking distance

Guryongpo Modern History Museum (구룡포 근대문화역사관)
700 m walk

Guryongpo Modern History Museum

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)
900 m walk

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art

Seokbyeong 1-ri (Hongbanjang’s house, Hyejin’s house) (석병1리)
3.4 km away

Seokbyeong 1-ri (Hongbanjang’s house, Hyejin’s house)

Homigot Lighthouse (호미곶 등대)
9.0 km away

Homigot Lighthouse

Gwibigo (Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park) (연오랑세오녀테마공원 귀비고)
9.7 km away

Gwibigo (Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park)

Dogu Beach (도구 해수욕장)
11.0 km away

Dogu Beach

Pohang Canal (포항운하)
17 km away

Pohang Canal

Hwanho Park (환호공원)
17 km away

Hwanho Park