Hajodae Unmanned Lighthouse is a place visited by many tourists to see the beautiful sunrise and offers a panoramic view of the wide East Sea. It is located with old pine trees on a towering rocky cliff by the coast. The name Hajodae comes from the surnames of Ha Ryun and Jo Jun, founding officials of the Joseon Dynasty, who briefly stayed here. This site is also famous as a filming location for Taejo Wang Geon. Descending from Hajodae Pavilion and walking along the rocky cliffs, visitors will find a white lighthouse. Many tourists come to see the lighthouse light shining over the sea at sunset and night. Nearby attractions like Hajodae Beach and Hajodae Skywalk make it a great place to visit together.
Hajodae is one of the ten scenic spots of Yangyang. The rocky coastline covering 135,000㎡ consists of striking rock formations and rock islands rising from the deep blue East Sea, harmonizing beautifully with the surrounding pine forest. A pavilion stands along the deck path. Built in 1955 and designated as Scenic Site No. 68 in 2009, Hajodae was reconstructed after being destroyed during the Korean War. Inside the pavilion hangs a plaque with the name Hajodae. It is said that Hajodae is named after Ha Ryun and Jo Jun, early Joseon founding loyalists who secluded themselves here during the late Goryeo period while planning a revolution. The pavilion offers famously beautiful vistas. A notably tall old pine tree on the rocky cliff once appeared in patriotic broadcasts and earned the nickname “Patriotic Pine.” Descending from the pavilion and following the deck path leads to the white Hajodae Lighthouse, also called Gisamun Lighthouse, first built in May 1962. This unmanned lighthouse is visible up to around 20km. The Hajodae Circuit Trail, connected to an observatory, allows visitors of all ages to enjoy the grandeur of the cliffs and rock views easily.
A viewpoint located to the right of Hajodae Beach, offering a panoramic view of the sea of Yangyang.
Hagwangjeong Port, located in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, is a small harbor where small fishing boats dock, but it is near Hajodae, a famous spot in Yangyang-gun, attracting many summer vacationers every year. The white sandy beach is clean and the water is clear, making it popular with family visitors. Moreover, as a well-known spot for sunrise viewing, it becomes crowded with tourists gathering to see the sunrise on January 1st. (Source: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office)
Hajodae Beach, located in Yangyang-gun, is famous for the beautiful scenery of the deep blue ocean, soft sandy shore, a nearby lighthouse, and unique rock formations and stony islets. The beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, at an average x_width of 100 meters, and a coastal incline of 1.5 meters. Gwangjeongcheon and Sanguncheon Streams run into the ocean near the beach, creating slightly warmer waters than other areas along the eastern coast. During the summer season, visitors can pay to pitch a tent on the beach or in the pine forest campground. The beach is complete with a parking lot, shower booth, drinking fountain, and restroom among other amenities. The beach is open for swimming between July and August, and is the venue for many festivals and events throughout the year. Hajodae Pavilion, one of the Eight Scenic Sights of Yangyang, and a skywalk observatory are located nearby.
Hajodae Beach is located in Hagwangjeong-ri, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. It boasts a superb scenic view with its jade-blue sea, softly spreading white sandy beach, surrounding lighthouse scenery, bizarre rock formations, and rocky islets. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the East Sea and is loved by families seeking summer vacations. The sandy beach stretches 1.5 km in length and 100 m in width, with a water depth of about 1.5 m. Freshwater from nearby streams such as Gwangjeongcheon and Sanguncheon flows into the sea, making the water temperature higher than in other beaches. During the summer season, tents can be pitched for a fee on the sandy beach for camping. There is also a paid campground in the pine forest behind the beach. Convenience facilities such as parking lots, showers, drinking fountains, and restrooms are available nearby. The beach is open for about 50 days between July and August each year. During the vacation season, events such as the Hajodae Fisherman Experience, Hajodae Summer Festival, barehanded squid catching, and squid tasting are held. To the south of the beach, there is a thrilling skywalk viewpoint overlooking Hajodae and the sea, which is one of the 'Yangyang 8 Scenic Spots.'
