Harbor Boardwalk – Gyeokpo, Korea
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silverquill
N 35° 37.104 E 126° 28.202
52S E 270862 N 3944572
This boardwalk, in Gyeokpo Harbor, is built along the edge of cliffs famous for its layered sedimentary rock formations. It also connects with the south jetty with access to one of the lighthouses.
Waymark Code: WMEBVP
Location: Jeolla buk do, South Korea
Date Posted: 05/04/2012
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Habor View
Gyeokpo, Korea
view from the observation pavilion, looking south
boardwalk along the far edge of the harbor, beyond the ship
Most of this peninsula where the town of Gyeokpo is located is part of a national park, though the actual boundaries are not clearly marked. This area is noted for dramatic layered sedimentary rock formations along the coast. But, the small crescent beach here is lovely, a find not often mentioned in tourist literature. It is north of this harbor, just over the small bluff. The same type of layered rock formations may be seen there.
The little town of Gyeokpo is a picturesque fishing village, now protected by two great breakwaters with a lighthouse at the end of each one. A boardwalk allows visitors to walk out to the end of the south jetty. There is also a park there with several military planes and rocket launchers on display. (A large naval ship was also anchored here, but on our last visit, it had been removed. Whether it will be returned is unknown. It was really the anchor of this military park).
There are trails at both ends of the harbor area. To the north, the trail leads up to the high bluff where there is an observation pavilion offering fantastic coastal vistas, with small islands visible offshore. The south bluff has a lovely park, and is a shorter climb. This is where this boardwalk is located.
There are many small restaurants http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/large/2fef18c6-8e87-48a0-86d9-d8792d5e889d.JPGin town. Be prepared for a great selection of fresh seafood! The fish, and other sea creatures, are taken directly from the tanks outside, and usually served raw. Octopus tentacles continue to writhe on the plate - really fresh!
There are many other attractions on the peninsula including fine beaches such as Gasapo, the fascinating Silkworm Town Museum, and some of the best waterfalls in the country.
There is a path up to the hill on the north hill where there is an observation pavilion overlooking the harbor.
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