At 14.7 m tall, it still lights the sea route today. It became a National Registered Heritage in 2008.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 5 photos
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Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse The sea today
Nov 4 (Wed)
Open · 09:00–18:00
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Tides
Nearest station · 1.7 km away
Tides · Nov 4 (Wed)
Tide
Time
Height
Low tide
05:33
173 cm
High tide
11:19
419 cm
Low tide
17:45
148 cm
High tide
23:58
477 cm
Shown for seaside places only, when the nearest tide station is within 30 km in a straight line. The curve joins the times and heights of high and low tide.
Gunsan island ferries: boats to Eocheongdo Island, Gaeyado and Yeondo, and from Jangjado Island to Gwallido, Bangchukdo Island, Myeongdo and Maldo, with daily sailings, fares and ID
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse in detail
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse: built in 1908, 14.7 m tall
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse is a concrete lighthouse (Deungdaero) built in 1908. It is 14.7 m tall, with an area of 7.2 m². It was built to light sea routes in the modern era, and more than a century later it still lights the way for ships passing at sea. It was registered as a National Registered Heritage in July 2008. source 1
Eocheongdo Island, home of Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse, is a small island off the western end of Jeonbuk State
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse stands on Eocheongdo Island, a small island in the sea at the western end of Jeonbuk State. The address is 240 Eocheongdo-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si. According to Gunsan City, Eocheongdo Island is about 70 km from Gunsan. The sea around the island turns dark soon after sunset, so ships sailing here at night steer by the lighthouse's light. source 1
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse is free and open all year, with no parking
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse is open 09:00–18:00, all year with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking is not available. Gunsan City Hall (063-454-3314) answers inquiries. source 2
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse was built in 1908. Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse is a 14.7 m concrete lighthouse, and it was registered as a National Registered Heritage in July 2008. source 1
Does Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse still shine its light?
Yes. Built in 1908, Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse still lights the way for passing ships more than a century later. source 1
What are the hours and fees for Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse?
Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse is free and open 09:00–18:00, all year. No. Parking is not available at Gunsan Eocheongdo Lighthouse. source 2
