IndexSightseeing in Korea

Beaches, Coasts & Islands

Beaches, coasts and islands offer swimming beaches, scenic coastlines and island hopping. With sea on three sides, Korea has many seaside spots within a day trip of its cities.

Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun) · Beaches

Dokdo Island

Located 87.4km away from Ulleungdo Island, and formed entirely from volcanic rock, Dokdo is an isolated island off the e…

Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun) · Museums

Dokdo Museum

Dokdo Museum was built in 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Korea. It exhibits the co…

Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun) · Beaches

Modo Island

Modo Island was once called Ttiseom because of the Ttipul grasses on the island. Ttipul is type of grass native to Korea…

Jeollanam-do(Muan-gun) · Beaches

Topmeori Beach

Topmeori Beach (톱머리해수욕장) is characterized by the extremes shown at high and low tide, revealing an endless stretch of wh…