Waon Beach
와온해변
A tidal-flat sunset spot on the east shore of Suncheon Bay, where the setting sun lights up the mudflats and an offshore islet. It is a popular sunset photo spot in Korea.
Waon Beach lies in Waon village on the east side of Suncheon Bay, fronted by endless mudflats. At low tide you can see fishermen working from mud boats. In the evening, the sun sets beside Goldo, a small islet offshore, and the mudflats turn gold and red. It is a well-known sunset photography spot in Korea. There is a seaside boardwalk and a few cafés, but no sandy beach or swimming facilities. It is about 20 minutes by car from the Suncheon Bay wetlands, and public transport is inconvenient.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Suncheonman Bay Wetland
- Suncheonman Bay National Garden
- Suncheon Open Film Set
- Naganeupseong Folk Village
- Manseongri Black Sand Beach
- Yi Sun-sin Square & Jinnamgwan
- Yeosu Expo Park & Aqua Planet Yeosu
- Seonamsa Temple