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Padori BeachPhoto: Korea Tourism Organization

Padori Beach

Beach · Chungnam · 파도리해수욕장 (Korean name)

Address
490-85 Mohangpado-ro, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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About

Padori Beach, located at the westernmost point of the Taeanbando Peninsula, overlooks the Yellow Sea. It features both a sandy shore and a pebble beach composed of small, rounded pebbles eroded by the sea, known as haeok. Collecting haeok for personal use is forbidden; however, they are available for purchase at the showroom. North of the beach, a wave-formed cave can be found. Sea bathing at the beach is permitted exclusively from July to August. Additionally, there is a campground nestled within the pine forest. ◎ Travel information discovering the charm of Hallyu - Drama “Padori Sea Cave” is a cave featured as the backdrop for Gyeongcheondaeho in Alchemy of Souls. Known as a popular photo spot, this natural cave is relatively shallow and consists of two connected caves, making it an ideal place to take stunning photos against the red sunset sky. Entry is only possible depending on the timing of the tides, and the path is quite rough, so sneakers and comfortable clothing are recommended.

Before you go

Nearest emergency room16.9 km — 태안군보건의료원 (Korean name), ER 041-671-5300
Seawater quality (2025 season)12 of 12 tests passed
Beach visitors18,060 in 2024 (27,710 in 2015)
Licensed lodging within 3 km8 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included)
Public restrooms nearby2
Campsites nearby8
Emergency numbers119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English)
Sources & dates
  • Description: Korea Tourism Organization, English tourism information (retrieved 2026-10-12)
  • Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
  • Water quality: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach water tests (2025 season, retrieved 2026-10-10)
  • 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)
Numbers are written in fixed English sentences from Korean public data (not machine-translated). Korean names are shown as they are.

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