Ilgwang Beach
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Ilgwang Beach is a beach located in Gijang County and is counted among the Eight Scenic Spots of Gijang for its beautiful landscape. The sandy beach stretches in a semicircular shape from where the Icheon River and Icheon Port meet to the Hak-ri fishing port. The white sand beach was once surrounded by centuries-old pine trees, though this scenery has now largely disappeared. In Hak-ri Village, located at the right end of the white sand beach, cranes were historically seen flying in flocks over the old pines as the village name suggests, but this sight has also largely vanished in the present day. In the middle of the white sand beach stands Samsungdae, a rock formation said to have been visited by three sages—Jeong Mongju, Yi Saek, and Yi Sungin—during the late Goryeo period. Nearby attractions include Guksudang, Namsan Bongsudae, and Hwanghakdae.
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What it is for
A quiet beach up the coast in Gijang, past Songjeong, with a long sandy stretch and far fewer crowds. A calm alternative for when Haeundae and Gwangalli are packed.
The low-key choice for a slow beach day. Fewer facilities than the big beaches, so plan ahead.
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