5 Hidden Gems in Buan, South Korea Travel Guide
Sometimes,
what we truly need isn’t a fancy hotel
or a busy itinerary.
It’s a quiet breeze,
the sound of waves,
the touch of old trees—
and a place where we can breathe,
just a little deeper.
Let me take you to Buan,
a peaceful county on Korea’s west coast,
where nature, time,
and your own heartbeat slow down
to meet each other.
1. Chaeseokgang Cliffs
Where the sea carves stories into stone
Imagine an ocean that writes in layers.
The waves have etched the cliffs into something
like a stone bookshelf,
stacked with centuries of stories.
Come during golden hour,
and the sun paints poetry across the waves.
Address: 301-1, Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon,
Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
2. Naesosa Temple
A sacred path beneath whispering trees
Walk a path lined with towering fir trees—
it’s as if time slows to match your footsteps.
Naesosa welcomes you not with grandeur,
but with a quiet invitation:
Come, rest your soul.
In autumn,
the temple becomes
a painting of golden leaves
and ancient stillness.
Address:
243 Naesosa-ro, Jinseo-myeon,
Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
3. Gyeokpo Port
A harbor where the sky meets memory
At Gyeokpo Port,
salt air lingers on your lips,
and the sea holds stories of old fishermen
and fading sunsets.
Enjoy freshly caught seafood,
then watch the sky turn
from blue to coral
as the lighthouse casts its first glow.
Address:
Around Gyeokpo Central-gil, Byeonsan-myeon,
Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
4. Gomso Salt Farm
Fields of white silence and sunlight
Walk past mirror
-like pools that stretch into the sky,
where sea salt is born through patience and time.
Gomso’s salt fields offer
more than a photo—
they offer perspective.
Slow down, feel the wind,
and watch the earth shine.
Address:
18 Yeomjeon-gil, Jinseo-myeon,
Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
5. Byeonsanbando National Park
Where the mountains touch the sea
A rare place where lush forests
and shimmering shores coexist.
Whether you're hiking through pine-covered hills
or lying beside a quiet beach,
Byeonsanbando wraps
you in nature’s arms
and reminds you that peace isn't found—
it's remembered.
Address:
Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Let this be your pause.
Your reset. Your next adventure.
Buan doesn’t shout to get your attention.
It whispers.
And in that quiet,
you just might hear your own heart again.
If you’re planning
your next trip to South Korea,
don’t miss this hidden treasure
by the western sea.
Buan is waiting—
with open skies and an open heart.
Wondering about a hidden spot in Korea?
I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
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