5 Gorgeous Beaches in South Korea

Tap to Read ➤ Find the perfect weekend gateway with this go-to beach guide in South Korea. Batul Nafisa Baxamusa

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. South Korea has some of the best beaches in the world. Take a beach vacation on these 5 gorgeous beaches in South Korea. Each of these South Korean shores will help you escape the mundane life and spend some quality time splashing in the water and soaking up the warm sun.

1. Hamdeok Location: Jeju Island How to get there: Car, Bus Highlights: Surfing Tourist Attraction: Bukchon-ri Haedong

Have you heard of the claim "Jeju is the Hawaii of Korea"? If you do visit Hamdeok, this statement will definitely hold true. Hamdoek is not just 1 but 3 beaches. You can take a panoramic view of the beach by hiking over the small hill trail east of Hamdoek beach.

You could try some watersport activities such as surfing, kayaking, etc. There are quite a few good restaurants in Hamdeok for food and affordable hotels to spend the night. Overall, the turquoise waters and white sands will make your weekend refreshing.

1. Jumunjin beach Location: Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Transportation: Car, Bus, Flight, Train Highlights: Campsite Tourist Attraction: Hyangho Lake Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

This is a perfect beach for a family outing. Play in clear blue shallow water and you can even gather clams and fishes in the nearby lake. If you are a KDrama fan, then this beach is a must visit. Popular drama 'Goblin' was shot right here at Jumunjin Beach.

This is usually a peaceful beach but extremely busy during peak season in July. Do enjoy the backdrop of pine trees lined behind the white sands. Jumunjin Beach is also known for strange natural rock formations at the Sodol Adeulbawi Park.

1. Seopori Beach Location: Deokjeok-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon Transportation: Bus, Subway, Car, Ferry Highlights: Hundred year old pine tree grove Tourist Attraction: Camping Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

The 100-year-old pine tree forest is the main tourist attraction of the island. The Deokjokdo is the hidden island gem of South Korea. Seopori beach is located on the southern shore of the island.

The vast white sand beach allows one to spend some me-time without minding others. Enjoy the seashore or take a walk in the pine forest and be closer to nature. You can enjoy leisure activities at the seaside playground, vast playground, as well as try the bike rentals.

1. Sokcho beach Location: Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do Transportation: Bus, Car Highlights: Abai Village Tourist Attraction: Jungang Market Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

You can try many beach activities here as well as enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Seorak Mountain and Cheoksan Hot Springs. The Sokcho beach is one of the most popular beach destinations in South Korea.

Visit the Abai village where people of North Korean ancestry reside. Visit Beombawi Rock of Yeongnangho Lake for breathtaking scenes below. KDrama lovers may be interested to know that dramas 'Strong Woman Do Bong Soon' and 'Autumn in My Heart' were shot here.

1. Sokcho beach Location: Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do Transportation: Bus, Taxi, Car Highlights: Hakim Park Tourist Attraction: Hwangnyongsa Temple, and Yeonggaksa Temple. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

This beach is about 600-meter long and is great for swimming due to its shallow waters. Though a bit crowded, it has the best sunset view. This picturesque beach with emerald color water, the best sunset and seashell-covered silver-colored sand.

Try out the Hyeopjae Lava Tube within Hallim Park. Do visit the Teddy Bear Farm here and see different teddy bears portraying Korean life. You can even visit the nearby Hallim Park to take a stroll under lush pine trees.

South Korea has East, West, and Southern coastline. Each with unique beaches along the shores. Picturesque views, great seafood, fun watersports, refreshing cafes, these beaches in South Korea are definitely worth a visit. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.