Namparang Trail Course 18

About the route

This trail runs from Jangmok Police Substation in Jangmok-myeon to the birthplace of President Kim Young-sam in Jangmok-myeon, passing attractions such as Dumo Mongdol Beach, Heungnam Beach, and Oepo Port. Because many road sections in the Geoje stretch have no shoulder, walkers should pay close attention to safety.

Route summary

- A course where you can see Dumo Mongdol Beach, Heungnam Beach, Oepo Port, and the birthplace of former President Kim Young-sam
- A course with beautiful coastal scenery, plenty of sights, and convenient facilities

Highlights

- Try surfing at Heungnam Beach, the holy land of Geoje Island's surfers
- You can visit Maemi Castle, built single-handedly by a local who lost his farmland to Typhoon Maemi in 2003
- Visit the archives exhibition hall at President Kim Young-sam's birthplace in peaceful Daegye Village

Getting there & amenities

- Start point: Jangmok Police Substation, Jangmok-myeon (1212 Geojebuk-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si)
Transport: Bus 31 from Gohyeon Bus Terminal; get off at Jangmok Police Substation
- End point: Kim Young-sam Presidential Archives Exhibition Hall, Jangmok-myeon (743 Okpodaecheop-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si)
Getting there) Take bus No. 32 from Gohyeon Bus Terminal and get off at Daegye Village
- Some sections are not sufficiently safe for walking, so caution is required.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization Durunubi (KOGL Type 1) · durunubi.kr ↗