Discover Korea's Scenic Tourist Roads: A Guide to the Nation's Best Drives
A curated list of Korea's designated scenic tourist routes by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.
Recommended driving courses across the country for car travel.
Roads that embrace open landscapes, pristine nature, and local culture. We introduce six 'Korea Tourist Roads' officially designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. These are not just routes for getting from one place to another, but special driving courses where the road itself becomes the journey.
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Top 6 Domestic Tourist Roads Designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
1. Korea Tourist Roads
2. Jeju Gujwa Sumbi Coastal Road
3. Hamyang Jirisan Scenic Road
4. Muju Gucheondong Nature Road
5. Jecheon Cheongpung Scenic Road
6. Jeonnam Baekri Island Road
7. Gangwon Star Cloud Road
1. Korea Tourist Roads
This system is based on Article 48-2 of the Road Act, where the road management authority applies, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport deliberates and designates. These roads have excellent surrounding natural environments and are rich in cultural heritage, experiences, and tourist resources, making them 'tourist destinations' in themselves.
2. Jeju Gujwa Sumbi Coastal Road
An eastern coastal road where Jeju's Haenyeo (female diver) culture and emerald coastal scenery come together.
■ Location: Gimnyeong ~ Jongdalli Beach, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
■ Distance: Approximately 24km
■ Main Attractions: Woljeongri Beach, Sehwa Beach, Rabbit Island
✅ A specialized driving course connecting Jeju's Haenyeo culture and the scenic beauty of the eastern coast.
The Jeju Sumbi Coastal Road is where you can appreciate the most beautiful sea views of eastern Jeju. The approximately 24km road from Gimnyeong to Jongdalli connects Jeju's representative tourist destinations such as Woljeongri Beach and Sehwa Beach.
In particular, this route has a specialized theme where you can get a glimpse into the lives and culture of Haenyeo, making it a great domestic tourist road to experience the unique story of Jeju beyond a simple drive.
3. Hamyang Jirisan Scenic Road
Four emotional courses to meet along the Jirisan Mountains.
■ Location: Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam
■ Distance: Total 59.27km (Courses 1-4)
■ Main Attractions: Geoyeonjeong Pavilion, Gaepyeong Hanok Village, Sangnim Park, Baengmudong
✅ A premium road in the Jirisan area where pristine nature and traditional culture harmonize.
The Hamyang Jirisan Scenic Road is a combined walking and driving course consisting of a total of 4 sections. This road, which runs from Geoyeonjeong to Baengmudong, connects the quiet villages, traditional houses, and forest paths of the Jirisan Mountain range, making it a tourist road that offers different charms in all four seasons.
Observation decks and rest areas are well- 조성되어 throughout the tourist road, allowing you to slowly enjoy the scenery while moving.
4. Muju Gucheondong Nature Road
A healing road embracing the nature of Muju, from Deogyusan Mountain to Gucheondong Valley.
■ Location: Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk
■ Distance: Approximately 12km
■ Main Attractions: Deogyusan National Park, Taekwondowon, Bandi Land
✅ A complex healing course connecting Deogyusan Mountain and Muju's representative tourist attractions.
Jeonbuk Muju Nature Road is a route that connects Muju's representative natural tourist attractions into one. From the grandeur of Deogyusan Mountain and the cool scenery of Gucheondong Valley to Bandi Land, which is great for children, it is a major domestic driving course suitable for family travelers.
Although it is a relatively short distance, it has a dense tourist route, making it popular as a day trip to Muju.
5. Jecheon Cheongpung Scenic Road
A beautiful lakeside drive that winds along Cheongpungho Lake.
■ Location: Cheongpung-myeon ~ Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungbuk
■ Distance: Approximately 12.9km
■ Main Attractions: Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex, Cheongpung Land, Oksunbong Suspension Bridge
✅ A tourist road where you can enjoy both the scenic beauty of Cheongpungho Lake and activity attractions.
Cheongpung Scenic Road is a scenic major driving course in Korea created along the Cheongpunghoban Lake. Following the gently flowing lake, you will find various Jecheon attractions, from the Cultural Heritage Complex to Cheongpung Land where you can enjoy thrilling bungee jumping, and the Oksunbong Suspension Bridge, a famous spot for 인생샷.
The great advantage of this domestic driving route is that you can enjoy both the beautiful nature and activities of Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do at the same time.
6. Jeonnam Baekri Island Road
A romantic road connecting islands by crossing bridges from Yeosu to Goheung.
■ Location: Hwatae Bridge, Nam-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam ~ Pallyeong Bridge, Goheung-gun
■ Distance: Approximately 23km
■ Main Attractions: Jeokgeumdo Observatory, Yeoja Bay Sunset Observatory
✅ A marine tourist road where you can experience the romance of the sea while driving on bridges connecting islands.
Jeollanam-do Baekri Island Road is a representative marine tourism route in Jeonnam where islands, bridges, and the sea come together. The tourist road is expected to expand further as it is currently 추진중 for additional designation in addition to the designated section.
The experience of driving while enjoying the romantic island scenery between Yeosu and Goheung through the car window will be a special memory that is only possible here.
7. Gangwon Star Cloud RoadA great nature road encompassing Gangwon-do's mountains, coal mines, and geological attractions.
■ Location: Jeongseon ~ Samcheok
■ Distance: Approximately 100km
■ Main Attractions: Hwaam Cave, Manhangjae, Gumunso, Cheoram Coal Mine History Village
✅ An experiential tourist road where you can experience Gangwon-do's nature, history, and geology at once.
Gangwon-do ByeolGureumgil is Gangwon-do's super long-distance driving course that starts from Jeongseon Arirang Market and leads to Samcheok Beauty Falls.
Along the road, there are various stories such as geological attractions such as Hwaam Cave, the Manhangjae Pass, and the Cheoram Coal Mine History Village, which retains traces of the past coal mining village, so it is a domestic driving course where you can experience the charm of Gangwon-do in one day.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/tour_toctoc/224079754396
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