From the top of the dike, you see the sea on one side and Yeongamho Lake on the other, and Course 15 of the Seohaerang Trail passes along it. Next to the drainage sluice gate is a spot for hairtail fishing in autumn, and in winter you can see migratory birds that come to Geumhoho Lake. It is always open, there is no fee, and parking is available.
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Yeongam-Geumho Seawall Today
Worked out per date
Nov 4 (Wed)
Open at all times
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Yeongam-Geumho Seawall before you go
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year round
Fees
Free
Parking
Available
Contact
Haenam Tourist Information Center 061-532-1330+82 61-532-1330
Address
Guseong-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 산이면 구성리
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Yeongam-Geumho Seawall in detail
Yeongam-Geumho Seawall: a dike linking Hwawon-myeon in Haenam and Samho-eup in Yeongam
The seawall links Samho-eup, Yeongam-gun, and Hwawon-myeon, Haenam-gun. It is a dike built to secure wide farmland and water. After it was completed, the route from Haenam through Yeongam to Mokpo became shorter, and Jindo to Mokpo became one living area that can be traveled there and back in a day.
Yeongam-Geumho Seawall: Mungado Haenam Plaza and sunrise, sunset, and night views
Mungado Haenam Plaza, where the Korea Rural Community Corporation building stands, is a quiet walking space for looking around Yeongamho Lake and enjoying the sea breeze. From here, you can see the sunrise, sunset, and night scenery of the seawall, and a wide view of the night lights of the Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard.
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Yeongam-Geumho Seawall FAQ
Can I fish at Yeongam-Geumho Seawall?
The seawall next to the drainage sluice gate is a place for hairtail fishing in autumn, where you can catch both sea fish and freshwater fish.
How long is Yeongam-Geumho Seawall?
It is 4.3 km long and was completed in 1996.
Which course of the Seohaerang Trail is Yeongam-Geumho Seawall on?
It is on Course 15 of the Seohaerang Trail.
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Yeongam-Geumho Seawall sources
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