{"id":2343,"date":"2026-05-12T09:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/%ed%95%9c%ec%84%ac%ed%95%b4%eb%b3%80-%eb%8f%99%ed%95%b4-%eb%ac%b5%ed%98%b8-%ed%84%b0%eb%84%90-%ed%8f%ac%ed%86%a0%ec%a1%b4%ec%9d%b4-%ec%8b%9c%ea%b7%b8%eb%8b%88%ec%b2%98%ec%9d%b8-%ed%95%9c\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:15:31","slug":"hanseom-beach-tunnel-photo-spot-mukho-donghae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/%ed%95%9c%ec%84%ac%ed%95%b4%eb%b3%80-%eb%8f%99%ed%95%b4-%eb%ac%b5%ed%98%b8-%ed%84%b0%eb%84%90-%ed%8f%ac%ed%86%a0%ec%a1%b4%ec%9d%b4-%ec%8b%9c%ea%b7%b8%eb%8b%88%ec%b2%98%ec%9d%b8-%ed%95%9c\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanseom Beach \u2014 Quiet Mukho Photo Spot with Iconic Tunnel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n On any Donghae \/ Mukho trip, this quiet beach is worth slotting in: Hanseom Beach<\/b><\/span>\u2014 and its signature is a concrete arch tunnel that, in a single photo, makes you say \"this looks like a painting.\" Hanseom Beach sits right next to Mukho Port and the Haerang Observatory, so it folds naturally into a Mukho itinerary. On weekday mornings they even run beach yoga here. Here's an honest review plus how to get there, photo spots, and pairing routes.\n<\/p>\n

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What is Hanseom Beach?<\/h2>\n

A quiet beach right next to Mukho, Donghae<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\n Hanseom Beach<\/b><\/span>is a fairly quiet beach in Cheongok-dong, Donghae. It's a quick walk or short drive from Mukho Port or the Haerang Observatory, which makes it an easy add to any 2-day Mukho trip. Even on a Saturday morning we visited, there was almost no one \u2014 relaxed walks and easy photos.\n<\/p>\n

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Location \u00b7 Parking<\/h2>\n
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Item<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Address<\/b><\/td>\nCheongok-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/b><\/td>\nFree parking near the beach (within a 5-minute walk)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neighboring beach<\/b><\/td>\nConnected to Gamchu Beach within walking distance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amenities<\/b><\/td>\nOcean-view convenience store \u00b7 wooden boardwalk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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HOT<\/span>\ud83d\udccd View on KakaoMap<\/span>Exact location of Hanseom Beach + parking directions<\/span><\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Four reasons to come to Hanseom Beach<\/h2>\n

1. The signature tunnel photo spot \u2014 top of the shot list<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\n Follow the wooden boardwalk behind the beach and you'll reach a concrete arch tunnel<\/b>\u2014 this is the signature photo spot at Hanseom Beach. Standing inside the tunnel and shooting out toward the blue sky and sea gives you that picture-perfect frame. Even on a Saturday around 11:40 AM it was empty enough to grab the shot immediately.\n<\/p>\n

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\n \ud83d\udc8e Key Points:<\/b><\/span>
\n The contrast between the dark tunnel interior and the bright opening lets the camera do most of the work \u2014 the vibe just lands. Silhouette shots<\/b>work especially well; it ends up looking like a still from a film.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2. The wooden boardwalk<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\n Follow the long wooden boardwalk<\/b>behind the beach and you'll see the sea, pine trees, and tetrapods all in one walk. The path is nearly flat, so kids and adults can do it without effort. There are good photo spots along the way too.\n<\/p>\n

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3. Weekday 6 AM \u2014 beach yoga<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\n One unusual perk \u2014 Weekday 6 AM<\/b>is when Hanseom Beach runs beach yoga<\/b>. Yoga with the sea right in front of you, starting the day with the sunrise \u2014 it's about as romantic as a morning gets. If you can swing an early Donghae trip, this one's worth setting an alarm for.\n<\/p>\n

4. Colorful tetrapods + walkway to Gamchu Beach<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\n Lined along the edge of the beach are colorful tetrapods<\/b>\u2014 great for Instagram shots. Follow the path all the way and it connects to Gamchu Beach<\/b>next door. If you have the time, pair the two beaches in a single walk.\n<\/p>\n

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\n \ud83d\udca1 TIP:<\/b> Hanseom Beach has almost no shade. In summer, hat + sunglasses + sunscreen are non-negotiable. Even in spring or fall, the seaside sun is intense \u2014 come prepared.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5 best photo compositions<\/h2>\n

\n \u2705 Comp 1 \u2014 From inside the tunnel, shooting out:<\/b><\/span> Frame the blue sky and sea inside the round tunnel opening
\n \u2705 Comp 2 \u2014 Tunnel silhouette + person:<\/b><\/span> Place the subject in front of the bright tunnel opening and shoot the silhouette
\n \u2705 Comp 3 \u2014 Boardwalk + sea:<\/b><\/span> Use the boardwalk lines for a deep, layered shot
\n \u2705 Comp 4 \u2014 Tetrapods + person:<\/b><\/span> Frame your subject among the colorful tetrapods
\n \u2705 Comp 5 \u2014 Cliff view on the way to Gamchu Beach:<\/b><\/span> Wide shot of cliffs and waves in a single frame\n<\/p>\n

Visit Info at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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Item<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/b><\/td>\nHanseom Beach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Address<\/b><\/td>\nCheongok-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admission<\/b><\/td>\nFree, open 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/b><\/td>\nFree (near the beach)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Time<\/b><\/td>\n11 AM\u20131 PM (quiet + great natural light)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visit Duration<\/b><\/td>\n1\u20131.5 hrs (walk + tunnel photo spot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special program<\/b><\/td>\nWeekday 6 AM beach yoga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A perfect 2-day Mukho itinerary to pair it with<\/h2>\n

\n \u2705 Haerang Observatory walk:<\/b><\/span> Near Hanseom Beach \u2014 panoramic Mukho seaside
\n \u2705 Buheung Sashimi (mulhoe):<\/b><\/span> 5-minute walk \u2014 mulhoe and hoe-deopbap (93 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do)
\n \u2705 Geodong Tangsuyuk:<\/b><\/span> Near Mukho Station \u2014 100% Real Octopus Tangsuyuk
\n \u2705 Dojaebigol Sky Valley:<\/b><\/span> Suspension bridge + skywalk
\n \u2705 Nongol Damgil:<\/b><\/span> Mukho Lighthouse + mural alley walk
\n \u2705 Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival (April):<\/b><\/span> About 1 hour by car \u2014 seasonal festival\n<\/p>\n

HOT<\/span>\ud83c\udf0a More Donghae spots<\/span>Chuam Candlestick Rock + Suspension Bridge \u2014 Korea's national-anthem landmark guide<\/span><\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Related Articles<\/h2>\n

\n Hanseom Beach<\/b> Here are the Donghae \/ Gangwon routes our readers reach for next.\n<\/p>\n

HOT<\/span>Geodong Tangsuyuk (Mukho, Donghae)<\/span>100% Real Octopus Tangsuyuk open-run review<\/span><\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
HOT<\/span>Mini Miyuki Matcha (Mukho Station)<\/span>Walking distance from Mukho Station \u2014 Japanese-style cafe<\/span><\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

\n Hanseom Beach<\/b><\/span>isn't a flashy tourist site. That's exactly the appeal. A signature tunnel photo spot + a wooden boardwalk + the walk over to Gamchu Beach \u2014 quiet enough to relax, photogenic enough for a real keeper. Slot it into your next Mukho 2-day trip.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An honest review of Hanseom Beach \u2014 a quiet beach just off Mukho in Donghae. Iconic tunnel photo spot, wooden boardwalk, weekday-morning beach yoga, and the walk over to neighboring Gamchu Beach \u2014 your photo-spot guide all in one place.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","rank_math_focus_keyword":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0, \u30cf\u30f3\u30bd\u30e0\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1, \u6771\u6d77 \u9ed9\u6e56\u306e\u96a0\u308c\u30d5\u30a9\u30c8\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8, Hanseom \u6d77\u908a, \u6771\u6d77 \u9ed8\u6e56 \u96a7\u9053\u62cd\u7167\u666f\u9ede, B\u00e3i bi\u1ec3n Hanseom, \u0110i\u1ec3m ch\u1ee5p \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng h\u1ea7m Mukho, \u0e2b\u0e32\u0e14\u0e2e\u0e31\u0e19\u0e0b\u0e2d\u0e21, \u0e08\u0e38\u0e14\u0e16\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e42\u0e21\u0e07\u0e04\u0e4c \u0e21\u0e38\u0e01\u0e42\u0e2e","rank_math_title":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \u2014 \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874\uc774 \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98\uc778 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c","rank_math_description":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc194\uc9c1 \ud6c4\uae30. \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \uc606 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \ud574\ubcc0, \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874, \ub098\ubb34\ub370\ud06c \uc0b0\ucc45\ub85c, \ud3c9\uc77c \uc624\uc804 \uc694\uac00, \uc606 \uac10\ucd94\ud574\ubcc0 \uc5f0\uacb0\uae4c\uc9c0 \u2014 \ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c \uac00\uc774\ub4dc \ud55c \ubc88\uc5d0.","rank_math_canonical_url":"","rank_math_og_content_image":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hs_featured_kr_1500.jpg","rank_math_facebook_image":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hs_featured_kr_1500.jpg","rank_math_facebook_title":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \u2014 \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874\uc774 \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98\uc778 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c","rank_math_facebook_description":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc194\uc9c1 \ud6c4\uae30. \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \uc606 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \ud574\ubcc0, \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874, \ub098\ubb34\ub370\ud06c \uc0b0\ucc45\ub85c, \ud3c9\uc77c \uc624\uc804 \uc694\uac00, \uc606 \uac10\ucd94\ud574\ubcc0 \uc5f0\uacb0\uae4c\uc9c0 \u2014 \ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c \uac00\uc774\ub4dc \ud55c \ubc88\uc5d0.","rank_math_twitter_image":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hs_featured_kr_1500.jpg","rank_math_twitter_title":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \u2014 \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874\uc774 \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98\uc778 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c","rank_math_twitter_description":"\ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc194\uc9c1 \ud6c4\uae30. \ub3d9\ud574 \ubb35\ud638 \uc606 \ud55c\uc801\ud55c \ud574\ubcc0, \uc2dc\uadf8\ub2c8\ucc98 \ud130\ub110 \ud3ec\ud1a0\uc874, \ub098\ubb34\ub370\ud06c \uc0b0\ucc45\ub85c, \ud3c9\uc77c \uc624\uc804 \uc694\uac00, \uc606 \uac10\ucd94\ud574\ubcc0 \uc5f0\uacb0\uae4c\uc9c0 \u2014 \ud55c\uc12c\ud574\ubcc0 \uc778\uc0dd\uc0f7 \uba85\uc18c \uac00\uc774\ub4dc \ud55c \ubc88\uc5d0.","rank_math_primary_category":39},"categories":[39],"tags":[134,101,130,135,100,109,131,129,132,133],"class_list":["post-2343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-place","tag-134","tag-101","tag-130","tag-135","tag-100","tag-109","tag-131","tag-129","tag-132","tag-133"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2343"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2356,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343\/revisions\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}