Gochang-gun to Open 'Gusipo and Dongho Beaches' Until the 15th of Next Month

Published 07 Jul.2023 09:46(KST)

Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, will open Gushipo and Dongho beaches starting from the 7th.

According to the county on that day, the beaches will be open for 40 days until the 15th of next month, with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Before the opening, convenience facilities such as showers, safety management centers, and water supply stations were fully prepared for tourists visiting the beaches, and equipment for the safety of beachgoers was deployed.

Sushipo Beach Sculpture. [Photo by Gochang-gun]

To ensure smooth operation of the beaches, Gochang-gun held two meetings with related organizations and affiliated groups.

Additionally, safety personnel and equipment deployment were finalized with Buan Coast Guard, Gochang Fire Station, and Gochang Police Station, completing preparations to prevent safety accidents at the beaches.

Gushipo Beach has Gamakdo Island in front of its white sandy shore, and the sand is fine. The gentle slope allows easy viewing of beautiful sunsets, and the surrounding convenience facilities are well equipped, enabling visitors to enjoy a comfortable tourism experience.

Dongho Beach features a vast mudflat, and behind the white sandy shore lies a premium pine forest with millennium-old pine trees. Visitors can enjoy a unique scenery through nighttime landscape lighting within the premium pine forest, and the nearby Dongho National Leisure Camping Site makes it an ideal destination for family tourists.

County Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “In celebration of this year as the Year of Visiting the World Heritage City Gochang, I hope everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable vacation at Gushipo Beach and Dongho Beach, which offer beautiful scenery and comfortable facilities.”