The path has an observation deck rest area. Its name comes from 'Mapaji,' which residents called this spot, meaning a place that catches the south wind.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 6 photos
6 photos ↓ · Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Walking paths and trails in Gunsan: 15 places, including Gubul Trails 1–4, the 1.8 km Bieung Mapaji Trail, Eunpa Lake Park, Wolmyeong Park and the Seonyudo Trail
Wheelchair travel in Gunsan: sights with accessible restrooms, wheelchair rental or ramps
Bieung Mapaji Trail in detail
What 'Mapaji' in Bieung Mapaji Trail means
The name Bieung Mapaji Trail comes from 'Mapaji,' what Bieungdo Island residents have long called this area. Mapaji means a spot that catches the south wind. The path is in the area around 37 Bieungdo-dong, Gunsan-si, near Bieung Port.
The 1.8 km walking path of Bieung Mapaji Trail and the West Sea seen from its observation deck rest area
Bieung Mapaji Trail is a 1.8 km walking path with an observation deck rest area. Both were built together in a project to add marine experience facilities around Bieung Port. From the observation deck rest area, the West Sea spreads out with nothing in the way. From the path you can see ships coming and going far out at sea and the sun setting beyond the horizon.
Night lighting on Bieung Mapaji Trail, the autumn list of 100 contact-free tourist spots, and the travel courses that include it
Bieung Mapaji Trail has night lighting, so after dark you can see the lit path and the sea at night together. The path was named to the Korea Tourism Organization's list of 100 contact-free tourist spots for autumn. Bieung Mapaji Trail is on these Gunsan City Culture and Tourism travel courses: Course A (Modern–Gogunsan), Course B (Gogunsan), the 2-Night, 3-Day Course and the Island and Sea Scent Course.
Yes. Bieung Mapaji Trail is always open, with no closing days. source 1
Does Bieung Mapaji Trail have accessible parking and restrooms?
Yes. Bieung Mapaji Trail has 5 accessible parking spaces and accessible restrooms for men and women. Wheelchairs are not available to borrow, and the main entrance path is under construction. source 2
What can I see from the observation deck rest area on Bieung Mapaji Trail?
From the observation deck rest area on Bieung Mapaji Trail, you can see the whole West Sea at a glance, with nothing in the way. Walking the path, you can also see ships crossing the sea in the distance and the sun setting beyond the horizon. source 2
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