Sacheon, Gyeongnam's "Silan Sunset," a work of art from nature

Sacheon, Gyeongnam's "Silan Sunset," a work of art from nature

Chosun.com Media Report Team media@chosun.com


"The lighthouse and islands peeking out of the sea create a picturesque scene. The ocean saturated in shades of red adds warmth to this magnificent sunset."

The Korean Peninsula is filled with venues that boast stunning scenery. There are approximately 400 islands in Gyeongnam alone, which fact suggests that the province is an utterly exotic region. We made a special road trip to Sacheon, Gyeongnam, to capture the "Silan Sunset" view. In winter when the sky can't be any clearer, it seemed like the perfect choice.

<Photo One. Sancheon, Gyeongnam's "Silan Sunset" is the best of the best of Korean sunsets.>

For that perfect sunset view in Korea, first visit Sacheon. You can take mass transportation, a ship or a bus.

Head straight to Silan Village once you arrive in Sacheon. It is easy to spot when you follow the signpost between Sacheon Bridge and Samcheonpo Bridge.

<Photo Two. For a good view of the "Silan Sunset," use the coast road.>

The moment you arrive at the village, you will find lines of trees erected from the sea; it is a scene of Jukbangryeom, a type of Sacheon's very own fishery. Jukbangryeom is a primitive fishing method to catch fish with a fan-shaped bamboo net.

Scenery of Jukbangryeom reaches its highlight during sunset. Fishermen work in rhythm as the glowing sun slithers away, exhaling its last breath of a breathtaking velvet sky. Bits of islands peeking out from the waters as well as the lighthouse standing with grandeur in the middle of the sea add class to this unforgettable view.

<Photo Three. Jukbangryeom boasts of its glory at dusk.>

The world comes to a halt as the sun tiptoes beneath the horizon and flames of gold bursts across the velvet sky. The winter breeze is no longer chilly with such visual warmth embracing its frozen edges.

Tourists are in a hurry to capture the epic moment as they take out their cameras. Every spot makes a beautiful cut, but for the perfect shot, head to Samcheonpo Bridge Park, which you can easily find by following the signpost, "The Street of Beautiful Sunset."

<Photo Four. Tourists are posing against the setting sun.>

Now that the sun is set, time for some late-night munching! How about a taste of fresh raw fish from nearby Samcheonpo Fish Market? Choose a fish from a fish tank, and the chef will chop it into edible pieces right at the spot. Pay an extra fee to grab a seat nearby, and there you have your own personally-picked raw fish dinner table!


For more information, visit Sacheon's tourism homepage at http://www.toursacheon.net or call 055-831-2727.

English http://www.toursacheon.net/homepage/Eng/

Chinese http://www.toursacheon.net/homepage/Chi/

Japanese http://www.toursacheon.net/homepage/Jap/

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