Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail (정동심곡바다부채길)

Explanation

Jeongdongjin Marine Terrace Trail with mesmerizing scenery "Jeongdong" in the name, Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail, originated from how this area is located to the direct east of Hanyang where the king lived, and "Simgok" refers to a village located deep in a valley. Jeongdongjin's topography which resembles the "tip of a fan" and where the trail is located bearing resemblance to a fan spread out towards the sea are the reasons why the area was aptly named the "Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail." It is designated as a Natural Monument and the country's one and only marine terrace where visitors can observe the traces of crustal movements dating back some 23 million years that keep the secret of how the East Sea was created. As you walk along the 2.86-kilometer-long trail from the Jeongdongjin Sun Cruise parking lot to Simgok Port, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the blue waves of the East Sea and the grand appearance of uniquely-shaped rocks and cliffs. The trail presents mesmerizing scenery that not many people know about since the area had been solely used for coastal patrols and military guard outposts.

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Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: Simgok Ticket Office +82-33-641-9445 Jeongdong Ticket Office +82-33-641-9444

Day off : 1. In case a natural disaster such as an earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, heavy snow, etc., is anticipated and, therefore, it is deemed that safety of visitors is at risk 2. In case it is being used for a military operation 3. In case any of its facilities is being repaired or reinforced or it is deemed that safety of the facility is at risk

Hours : April - October 09:00-17:30 November - March 09:00-16:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing