[One Day Walk] Walking Along the West Coast Mudflats... Hwaseong Course 48

19.5km from Gungpyeong Port to Jeongok Port

The Hwaseong 48 Course of the Gyeonggi Dullegil Trail is a 19.5 km path that starts from Gungpyeong Port, passes through Baekmi Fishing Village Experience Village and the entrance of Jebudo, and continues to Jeongok Port. It is a trail along the mudflats of the West Sea coast, taking about 6 hours and 30 minutes to walk, but it is not boring as you can take breaks and enjoy various fishing village experiences.

The journey begins at Gungpyeong Port. The Gungpyeong Beach visible upon leaving the port is cozy. The sandy beach is 50 meters wide and 2 km long. The dunes of Gungpyeong Beach are considered well-preserved coastal dunes, offering another attraction. At Gungpyeong Beach, there is a forest of Korean red pines (Gomsong) that have grown for over 100 years. Gomsong is a type of pine tree that mainly grows on beaches. Since the 18th century, about 1,000 century-old pine trees have formed a windbreak forest along the coast of Gungpyeong-ri. Rest areas scattered throughout create wonderful photo zones along with the West Sea mudflats and sunset views.

The neatly maintained deck path is a great comfort for walking travelers. There is also a walking trail here, created by removing a 700-meter section of barbed wire installed around the time of the Korean War in the 1950s. Walking along the sentry patrol path leads to Baekmi-ri. Baekmi-ri Village is a place where various fishing village experiences are possible. The wide mudflats harbor a variety of seafood. The name of this village, "Baekmi," originates from the taste of this seafood. From the spring’s webfoot octopus to the autumn’s large shrimp and gizzard shad, visitors seeking seasonal seafood never stop coming. Fresh clams from the mudflats enhance the flavor of kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), and braised gobies are also a delicacy.

Passing through Maehwa-ri salt fields, you reach Salgoti Village in Songgyo-ri, famous for its wide mudflats. From Salgoti Village, you can see Jebudo. It is a famous spot on the West Sea known for its beautiful sunsets. If you time your walk well, you can capture the sky and sea dyed red at sunset with your camera. Passing in front of Jebudo leads to the well-maintained Jeongok Park. Beyond the mudflats, Jeongok Port is visible. Jeongok Port is a representative local fishing port of Gyeonggi Province. It has a marina facility that operates 24 hours regardless of tidal changes. It is the venue for the annual Gyeonggi International Boat Show and the Korea Match Cup World Yacht Competition.

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