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Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play (소노벨 변산 오션플레이)

Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play (소노벨 변산 오션플레이)

17.0 Km    17143     2024-04-07

51, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play is located next to Gyeokpo Beach on Byeonsan Peninsula. This luxurious resort is patterned after Normandy Beach and its European-style architecture. With an ocean view throughout the facility, the water park provides guests with various entertainments including an indoor pool, outdoor wave pool, waterslides, baths, sauna and more.

Sono Belle Byeonsan (소노벨 변산(구 대명리조트 변산))

Sono Belle Byeonsan (소노벨 변산(구 대명리조트 변산))

17.1 Km    8573     2024-04-07

51 Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Belle Byeonsan offers an amazing view of the sunset over the west sea. The family-oriented hotel provides a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Short And (쇼트앤드)

Short And (쇼트앤드)

17.1 Km    0     2024-04-07

13, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The café is located on the second floor, so it is a great place to enjoy the view of Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach and the mountains beyond on clear days. The interior tends toward modern and minimalist sensibilities, allowing visitors to focus on the view, while the studio space allows visitors to take pictures with the items on display. The most notable feature of this café is its selection of beverages and dessert menu. Menus such as the Bear-gatto (Bear + Affogato), espresso topped with an ice cream in the shape of a bear; Cotton Candy Latte, raspberry latte topped with cotton candy and marshmallows; Sleeping Teddy Cake, a cake in the shape of a sleeping bear; and the rich fragrance of MaILa (Matcha + Ice Cream + Latte) bring a smile to one’s face with cute and unique concepts. All the menus in the café command a strong following, so many visitors post pictures of the café as proof of their visit on Instagram. 

Fisherman’s Coffee (어부김밥커피)

Fisherman’s Coffee (어부김밥커피)

17.1 Km    0     2024-04-07

27, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Located across from Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach, this gimbap store also offers coffee and bottled beverages. Its signature menu is gimbap, particularly kkosiraegi (sea string) gimbap. One can also enjoy squid and shrimp gimbap, all perfect menus for seafood lovers. The gimbap here is recommended because these are healthy dishes made with Buan’s specialty. The store also offers beverages and desserts with coffee, so it is a perfect place to drop by and get some food and drinks for a picnic at Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach.

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park (금구원야외조각미술관)

18.5 Km    10205     2024-04-07

31, Jogakgongwon-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-6770

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park was founded in 1966 by Kim O-seong, and was the first park of its kind in Korea. The park was registered as Private Museum No. 277 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2003. Many of the roughly 100 sculptures are realistic in style and are related to one another, creating a feeling of watching a play unfold before one's eyes. Main pieces include "Farmer’s Hands," "Thoughts about the Limited and the Unlimited," and "The Sky in the West." The sculptures are made of marble or granite and vary in size, with some measuring 450 centimeters.

Indigenous trees and bushes of the Byeonsanbando Peninsula can be found throughout the park, giving visitors a chance to enjoy both the sculptures and the backcountry charm. The park also features the Keumkuwon Astronomical Observatory, opened in 1991. Visitors can combine their trip to the park with a visit to nearby tourist sites like Gyeokpohang Harbor, Chaeseokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliff.

Dongho Beach (동호해수욕장)

Dongho Beach (동호해수욕장)

19.9 Km    14394     2024-04-07

Dongho-ri, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2646

Dongho Beach is located south of Gomsoman Bay, between the Byeonsan Peninsula of Buan and Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Skirting the 1-kilometer-long white sandy beach lies a green forest with pine trees hundreds of years old. The sunset viewed from the forest is particularly eye-catching as the soft pink from the falling sun covers the sky. The water just offshore is relatively shallow, varying in depth between 0.5 and 1.5 meters. The high salt content in the seawater makes it an ideal place for sea and sand bathing.

On the hill above the forest is Suseongdang, a shrine honoring the god of the seas, where the local fishermen gather each year to pray for big catches.