Byeonsan Beach (변산해수욕장)

17.6Km 2025-01-15

2076 Byeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-583-6951

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.

Byeonsan Oncheon Sanjang (변산온천산장)

17.6Km 2025-10-23

83-6 Mukjeong-gil Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
+82-63-584-4874

Byeonsanbando, surrounded by the sea on three sides, is home to a lot of food using shellfish. Among them, it is the original house that first developed clam porridge, which is considered the most distinctive menu. If you add glasswort salt and sesame seeds to the unique savory taste of clams that harmonize with any other ingredients, it becomes a savory porridge that fills our stomachs. Sweet and sour seasoned Raw Clam Salad and Clam Vegetable Pancake are also prepared.

Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)

18.4Km 2024-04-07

540, Jinamgusipo-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-561-3324

The Gusipo Haesu World provides a diverse selection of jjimjilbang facilities. There is a “Haesuyakjjim (Medicinal Seawater Bath)” full-body bath, where special healthy ingredients are added to heated seawater. This is believed to effectively treat neuralgia, arthritis, and obesity.

This process extracts unnecessary substances from the skin, creating a more beautiful radiance. There are also other enjoyable facilities such as the indoor sand bathing room and a green tea spa.

Saemangeum Promotion Hall (새만금홍보관)

18.4Km 2025-11-05

6 Saemangeum-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Enjoy the panoramic view of Saemangeum
This is a PR center to commemorate the Saemangeum Project, which took 19 years to complete. It is a place that encompasses the past, present, and vision of Saemangeum. The inside is much larger and larger than it looks from the outside, and there are so many things to see. When you go up to the observatory on the 3rd floor, the magnificent panoramic view of Saemangeum spreads out in front of you, and you can observe distances beyond your reach with a telescope. Outside the Promotion Hall, there is a monument where BTS' music video is played. There is an endless stream of visitors sitting here and taking commemorative photos.

Saemangeum (새만금)

18.4Km 2025-10-23

6 Saemangeum-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-6822

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.

Gochang Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

19.2Km 2025-08-14

41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8801-7722

Gochang Blue Farm takes on a pink hue each fall with the arrival of pink muhly. Visitors can enjoy taking photos at the photo zones places throughout the vast field of waving fronds, and take a break at the hanok rest area.

Gochang Blue Farm Lavender Festival (고창청농원 라벤더 축제)

19.2Km 2025-10-23

41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6383-5294

Gochang Blue Farm, located in Gocheong-gun, is a stay farm featuring seasonal gardens. Lavender and Hydrangeas bloom in spring and summer, while pink muhly grass adorns the farm in October. Spanning over 16,000 square meters, the Lavender Garden offers various photo zones, allowing visitors to capture memorable shots, especially the hanok building with lavender in the background adds an extra touch of charm. Visitors can also enjoy strolling through the bamboo and pine forest behind the lavender garden or relax at the hanok café. The farm is pet-friendly, making it an ideal destination to visit with your pet, family, or a date.

Buan Guam-ri Dolmens (부안 구암리 지석묘군)

19.6Km 2024-04-07

Seoksang-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4711

Buan Guam-ri Dolmens, designated as Historical Site No. 103, is comprised of southern-style dolmens. Dolmen refers to a particular structure of a tomb created during the Bronze Age. Dolmen is largely classified into two groups – Southern-type that has small footstones supporting large top stone; and Northern-type which is shaped like a desk. In Guam-ri, there were originally 13 dolmens, but only 10 remain. Most of the dolmens have 8 small footstones propping up one large top stone, compared to the dolmens in other regions which normally have 4 footstones.

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