
Silan Coastal Road: Fall in Love with Picturesque, Charming Scenery!
4 stops
Silan Coastal Road is an enchanting seaside drive that runs along Sacheonman Bay, which reaches deep into the inland area. Driving south along National Route 3 brings you to Samcheonpo. Starting from Mochung Park, the route stretches for about 9.7 km through Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge Park and Daebangjin Gulhang Port to Samcheonpo Port. Along this road, a rich landscape unfolds, featuring deep blue waters, fresh tidal flats, clusters of charming islands, colorful lighthouses, and a fantastic sunset trail. Following the gently curved road alongside the sea, you can drive to your heart's content all the way to Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge Park. Leaving the stylish Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge behind and heading toward Daebangjin Gulhang Port, you will encounter numerous deep coves along the southwestern coastline. Looking out over the calm sea, as peaceful as a lake, a sense of comfort naturally washes over you. ※ You can zoom in on the map below to check the detailed locations of each course. If courses overlap on the map, please zoom in to view them. (You can zoom in on the map at your desired location using your mouse wheel or fingers.)
- Distance
- Approx. 9.7km
Along the way
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Mochung Park
모충공원
This natural park is located along the coast in Songpo-dong, Sacheon-si, boasting a vast total area of 112,000 ㎢. It was opened to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-sin's victory in the Battle of Sacheon during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Imjin War) and to provide a recreational space for citizens. The park features dense woods that make it great for a stroll, offering sweeping views where Noryangmok and Mojarangpo can be seen across the open sea.MoreLess

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Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge Park
삼천포대교공원
A memorial park is located near the entrance of Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge, a prominent structure connecting islands between Sacheon-si and Namhae-gun. Coastal roads stretch around it, allowing visitors to take in the cobalt blue sea right alongside. Here, you can admire the outstanding scenery of Hallyeohaesang National Park and the Silan sunset, as well as the Sacheon Cable Car gliding over Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge. The walking paths in the park make it an ideal place for a pleasant stroll.MoreLess

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Daebangjin Gulhang Port
대방진굴항
Once used as a naval base, Daebangjin Gulhang Port is an artificial harbor with a total area of 2,099 ㎢. In the Goryeo period, it was a military port facility called Guralyang, established to repel Japanese pirates who frequently raided the southern coast. During the Imjin War, it was also where Admiral Yi Sun-sin concealed Turtle Ships (Geobukseon). It is said that this point was also used to monitor the strait between Samcheonpo and Changseondo Island in Namhae.MoreLess

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Samcheonpo Port
삼천포항
Serving as the gateway to western Gyeongsangnam-do connecting the southern and western coasts, Samcheonpo Port was designated as a fresh fish export port to Japan in 1958 and transformed into a trade port in 1966. Following its designation as a trade port, it evolved into a coastal fishing hub, supplying various fish and seafood caught here to markets nationwide. Today, it remains bustling with passenger ferries and cargo ships. In addition, the thriving fish auction houses and seafood markets in the area continuously draw visitors.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated