Wahyeon Sand Forest Beach

Wahyeon Sand Forest Beach, located between Gujora and Jiseopo, has fine sand, clear water, and gentle waves, making it a popular summer destination for many people from all over the country. Here, the scenery of a small fishing village is cozy and warm, and the surrounding views are beautiful.
It was devastated by Typhoon Maemi in 2003, but through complete restoration the current beach was created, featuring a wider white sand beach, a much cleaner coast, various convenience facilities, and even a waterfront park.
The white sand beach, which was only 30 m wide, has been widened to nearly 100 m, and the compact Wahyeon Beach, 510 m long, is popular for its fine sand, clear water, gentle slope, and safe inward-flowing currents.
Every summer, the white sand beach, lined with brightly colored parasols and a wide variety of tents, heats up midsummer and attracts tourists, and with its shallow water and compact size it is perfect for families on summer vacation.
Maemi Park has been created at the beach, and far off near the horizon the beautiful Geumgangsan and Oedo can be seen; next to the beach is the Wahyeon cruise ship dock, from which you can tour Geumgangsan and Oedo.
Wahyeon is a place with a legend that Seobul, sent by Qin Shi Huang to find the elixir of immortality, came and stayed here; with the completion of the resettlement complex, a monument called 'Seobul Yosukji' (Seobul's Lodging Site) was also erected at the entrance of Maemi Park.
와현[臥峴]이라는 지명은 서불이 여행에 지친 몸을 쉬며 유숙한 곳이라 해서 이름 붙여진 것으로 전해지고 있다.

Details

Restroom

Yes

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Parking

Accessible parking spaces available (3 spaces, Maemi Park parking lot / 3 spaces in front of restroom)_Barrier-free facilities

Access route

There is a paved walking path surrounding Wahyeon Beach, making wheelchair access easy, and a coastal walkway with close access to the sea is installed near the ticket office and parking lot

Restroom

Accessible restroom available (Maemi Park restroom)