Gwangchigi Beach

Gwangchigi Beach
The beach, viewing north towards Seongsan Ilchulbong (2014)
The beach, viewing north towards Seongsan Ilchulbong (2014)
Interactive map of Gwangchigi Beach
Coordinates: 33°27′13″N 126°55′32″E / 33.4537°N 126.9255°E / 33.4537; 126.9255
LocationGoseong-ri, Seongsan, Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea
Korean name
Hangul
광치기해변
RRGwangchigi haebyeon
MRKwangch'igi haebyŏn

Gwangchigi Beach (Korean: 광치기해변) is a beach in Goseong-ri, Seongsan, Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. The beach is famous for its scenic view of the nearby mountain Seongsan Ilchulbong, its volcanic rock formations, and its black sands.

The beach, as one of the most easternmost points on Jeju, is famous for its view of the sunrise.

It is a major landmark on the Jeju Olle Trail.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gwangchigi Beach (광치기해변)". VisitKorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  2. 1 2 3 좌동철 (2014-08-21). "한폭의 그림 같은 성산읍 '광치기해변'". Jeju Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-05-09.