Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationMuchangpo Beach
Beach · Chungnam · 무창포해수욕장 (Korean name)
Address
10 Yeollinbada 1-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
About
Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22 degrees Celsius. The surrounding pine forest is lush and beautiful. In particular, there is a fishing spot with a large rock formation in front of the beach. For one to two days each month, there is a phenomenon known as "Moses' Miracle," where the tides subside and reveal a 1.5-kilometer-long path in the middle of the sea. This mysterious sea road was thought to only appear during summer, however it was later revealed that it actually occurs every lunar month. In 1996, the beach was open to the general public.
The red lighthouse towering at the end of the long breakwater is as impressive as a picture. The pretty pensions right in front of the sandy beach add to the scenery. Also, Daecheonhang Port is a 20 minutes drive away, and there visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled shellfish at an affordable price.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 5 lots, 544 spaces within 0.9 km |
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| Nearest emergency room | 16.9 km — 재단법인아산사회복지재단보령아산병원 (Korean name), ER 041-930-5114 |
| Beach visitors | 502,755 in 2024 (1,019,840 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 15 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 8 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Description: Korea Tourism Organization, English tourism information (retrieved 2026-10-12)
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Visitors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach visitor statistics (2015–2024, retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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