Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Holtong Beach is a natural resort on Hampyeong Bay, surrounded by Yeonggwang, Muan, and Hampyeong counties, and it lies north of Muan International Airport. Its name is said to come from a piece of land that jutted out alone from the beach, which was called "Holtu" and later changed to "Holtong" after the Korean War. Dense pine forests and a long sandy beach make it a popular summer destination, where visitors can swim, camp, fish from the sea, and enjoy seawater bathing. The gentle slope and mudflats exposed at low tide allow visitors to dig for clams and oysters, making it suitable for family trips. Campsites include a free area and a paid area with electricity, and the calm, shallow waters suit windsurfing and other water sports.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 15.9 km — 대송의료재단무안병원 (Korean name), ER 061-450-3000 |
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| Beach visitors | 2,219 in 2024 (7,474 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 1 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Campsites nearby | 7 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- 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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