湫岩燭台岩 + 吊橋 — 東海湫岩海邊 韓國國歌經典景點完整指南

If you're heading to Donghae on a Gangwon trip, this one is non-negotiable — 湫岩燭台岩is famous for being the very rock that appears in Korea's national anthem video. Right next to it, the Chuam Suspension Bridgeand a sculpture park form one tourist site, so you can take in all of Donghae's signature scenery in a single visit. Here's the honest review, with location, parking, hours, the route, and the best photo spots in one place.

湫岩海邊・燭台岩・吊橋 — 是個怎樣的地方?

韓國國歌畫面中登場的燭台岩

湫岩燭台岩is a natural rock formation rising out of the sea in Chuam-dong, Donghae — and it really does look like a candle. Anyone who's seen Korea's national anthem video has seen this rock at sunrise. The bridge, sculpture park, and coastal walking trail are bundled into the Chuam Tourist Site, so you can experience Donghae's highlights in a short visit.

位置·停車 — 場地狹小注意

開放時間 — 燭台岩 vs 吊橋

湫岩海邊吊橋 — 路線與風景

Bridge first, then the Candlestick Rock — the cleanest route

When you arrive at Chuam Tourist Site, the entry sign tells you the bridge is 100m and the coastal trail is 230m. The cleanest flow is bridge first, loop around, cross the sand, then up to the Candlestick Rock.

橋上風景 — 遼闊的東海

The bridge is bigger and steadier than expected, so it doesn't really sway much. Instead, the middle section where the waves are visible right under your feetis the part that gets your stomach. The view of the wide-open East Sea and the dark cliffs from the bridge is bigger than any photo can capture. You can even spot Sol Beach Samcheok in the distance.

燭台岩 — 韓國國歌的那個畫面

Once you come off the bridge and cross the sandy stretch, the path up to 燭臺岩 starts on the other side. Up close, it really does look like a candle — the real thing is far more striking than any photo. There's a pavilion right next to it, and the view from up there is just as great.

湫岩海邊 — 翡翠色海洋

Chuam Beach has that clear East Sea water. The contrast between the dark rocks, the emerald sea, and the white waves makes for great Instagram shots. The sand stretch is small, but the real experience is walking among the rocks.

From the bridge you can see Sol Beach Samcheok's white, Greek-style buildings in the distance. If Sol Beach is on your Donghae itinerary, you'll get a preview from Chuam Beach.

拍照景點 — 人生照5處

✅ Spot 1 — Candlestick Rock side profile: The most iconic angle, the rock standing straight, taken from beside the pavilion
✅ Spot 2 — wide East Sea from the bridge: Stand mid-bridge and frame the sea on both sides
✅ Spot 3 — sandy beach + Candlestick Rock in one shot: From the sand off the bridge, with the rock in the distance
✅ Spot 4 — view from the pavilion: Climb up next to the Candlestick Rock for a 360° sea panorama
✅ Spot 5 — sunset shot: 1 hour before sunset to just after — golden tones and silhouettes

造訪資訊一覽

建議與東海·江原一起串連的路線

✅ 墨湖燈塔 + 論骨潭路: About 15 min by car — Mukho signature stroll
✅ 鬼怪谷天空步道: About 15 min by car — suspension bridge / skywalk
✅ Sol Beach Samcheok: About 25 min by car — Greek-style resort walk
✅ 望祥海邊: About 20 min by car — quiet East Sea beach
✅ Hyangho Beach BTS Bus Stop (Jumunjin): About 1 hr by car — Gangneung K-pop pilgrimage

推薦延伸閱讀

Chuam Candlestick Rock & Suspension Bridge 整理了讀者最常前往的東海・江原路線。

Chuam Candlestick Rock + Suspension Bridgeis non-negotiable on a Donghae trip. The moment you stand in front of that rock you've only seen in the national anthem, the wide-open East Sea from the bridge, the emerald Chuam Beach — the essence of Donghae in a single visit. Tuck it into your next Gangwon itinerary.