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Saemangeum

Saemangeum

새만금 · Jeonbuk · Neighbourhoods & streets

Saemangeum is an area created by the reclamation project to build a sea wall connecting Gunsan and Buan. After 20 years of construction, the Saemangeum Seawall was completed in 2010. Stunning sunsets can be seen from the dike, and various facilities such as campgrounds and the Saemangeum Project Office are well prepared for visitors experience. It is also known as a filming location for BTS's music videos.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionJeonbuk
Address6 Saemangeum-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
HoursOpen 24 hours
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
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

Saemangeum Promotion Hall (새만금홍보관)
right next door

Saemangeum Promotion Hall

Byeonsan Beach (변산해수욕장)
3.1 km away

Byeonsan Beach

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

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark

Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)
7.3 km away

Haseom Observatory

Buan Naesosa Temple (내소사 (부안))
9.1 km away

Buan Naesosa Temple

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

Chaeseokgang Cliff (Jeonbuk National Geopark)

Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃)
11.1 km away

Suseongdang Canola Field

Suseongdang Shrine (수성당)
11.3 km away

Suseongdang Shrine