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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
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round) · * Operation subject to adverse weather conditions
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Guryongpo Modern History Museum (구룡포 근대문화역사관)
700 m walk

Guryongpo Modern History Museum

Camellia (까멜리아인구룡포)
800 m walk

Camellia

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

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art

Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market (구룡포장 (3, 8일))
1.3 km away

Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market

Jeil Guksu Gongjang (제일국수공장)
1.5 km away

Jeil Guksu Gongjang

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)