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.[1][2]

The beach, as one of the most easternmost points on Jeju, is famous for its view of the sunrise.[2]

It is a major landmark on the Jeju Olle Trail.[2]

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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.
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