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Hakpo Coast

Hakpo Coast

학포해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원) · Gyeongbuk · Beaches & islands

Hakpo is known for its beautiful coast as well as the remains that record the frontier history of Ulleungdo Island. There are agglomerate, tuff, and trachyte layers along the Hakpo Coast. The relatively hard trachyte layer that cannot be eroded by waves and remains has formed a cape (a large piece of land sticking out into the sea), while the agglomerate and tuff layers, which are subject to weathering and erosion, have formed a bay. Additionally, sea cliffs are found along the coast. As the lower part of the vertical columnar joints erodes, the upper part of the cliff collapses due to gravity, creating a steep cliff as the process is repeated. Visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of Hakpo at the nearby Hakpo Campground. ·

TypeBeaches & islands
RegionGyeongbuk
Address166-29 Hakpo-gil, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingNot available

Getting there

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Nearby places

Taeha Coastal Trail and Daepunggam Cliff (태하 해안산책로 및 대풍감 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))
1.5 km away

Taeha Coastal Trail and Daepunggam Cliff

Ulleungdo Lighthouse (울릉도 등대 (태하등대))
2.0 km away

Ulleungdo Lighthouse

Tonggumi Pebble Beach (통구미몽돌해변)
6.4 km away

Tonggumi Pebble Beach

Elephant Rock [Ulleungdo-Dokdo National Geopark] (코끼리바위 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))
6.8 km away

Elephant Rock [Ulleungdo-Dokdo National Geopark]

Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (봉래폭포 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))
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Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark]

Dokdo Observatory Cable Car (독도전망대 케이블카)
8.4 km away

Dokdo Observatory Cable Car

Dokdo Museum (독도 박물관)
8.8 km away

Dokdo Museum

Ulleungdo Island (울릉도)
9.2 km away

Ulleungdo Island