A west-coast sunset viewpoint reached along a coastal walking route on Daebudo; confirm tide and trail conditions and leave enough daylight for the return after sunset. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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RegionAnsan · GyeonggiKorean map search구봉도 낙조전망대 경기도 안산시 단원구 구봉타운길 43Published viewpoint accessAlways open · year-round ↗Route boundarySelect the trailhead, distance, surface and turnaround before departureTide boundaryUse only the current signed route; do not shortcut over exposed flats or rocksSunset boundaryColour and horizon visibility depend on cloud, haze and weatherCliff boundaryRemain behind barriers and away from wet edge or unstable rockMobility boundaryStroller access is currently listed unavailableParking boundaryNo parking promise appears in the current tourism record; confirm the trailhead lotExact destination43 Gubongtown-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi
The official address and audited pin identify the Gubongdo observatory route; they do not turn the coastal walk into a vehicle-accessible endpoint.
Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real sunset sculpture and west-coast horizon at Gubongdo
It does not prove clear sunset, safe tide, a dry trail, lighting, an empty platform, parking or late transport.
Checked September 2, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
Map pinAudited official destination coordinate
The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
Mobility checkSlopes, boardwalk gaps, rocks, sand, wind and boarding conditions can change the usable route; confirm before travelling.
DAY-OF PLAN
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01
Choose the exact trailhead and tide-safe route
The observatory is listed always open, but access involves a coastal walking route. Confirm trail condition, tide exposure, parking or bus arrival, sunset and enough light for the full return.
02
Reach the viewpoint without rushing
Use the signed public path, keep away from cliff and wet-rock shortcuts and turn back for wind, waves, fog, injury or a shrinking daylight margin.
03
Return by the planned route immediately
Do not assume trail lighting or late local transport. Carry a charged light and retain phone battery for navigation and the final connection.
Do not assume so. Choose a current public trailhead and verify the walking distance and parking before travel.
Is the viewpoint safe after dark because it is always open?
Always-open status does not guarantee lighting, staffed rescue, safe tide or late transport.
Are the operating details for Gubongdo Sunset Observatory live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 2, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
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A west-coast sunset viewpoint reached along a coastal walking route on Daebudo; confirm tide and trail conditions and leave enough daylight for the return after sunset. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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Gubongdo Sunset Observatory
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A west-coast sunset viewpoint reached along a coastal walking route on Daebudo; confirm tide and trail conditions and leave enough daylight for the return after sunset. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
Select the trailhead, distance, surface and turnaround before departure
Tide boundary
Use only the current signed route; do not shortcut over exposed flats or rocks
Sunset boundary
Colour and horizon visibility depend on cloud, haze and weather
Cliff boundary
Remain behind barriers and away from wet edge or unstable rock
Mobility boundary
Stroller access is currently listed unavailable
Parking boundary
No parking promise appears in the current tourism record; confirm the trailhead lot
Exact destination
43 Gubongtown-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan, GyeonggiThe official address and audited pin identify the Gubongdo observatory route; they do not turn the coastal walk into a vehicle-accessible endpoint.
Photo scope
Current hero shows the real sunset sculpture and west-coast horizon at GubongdoIt does not prove clear sunset, safe tide, a dry trail, lighting, an empty platform, parking or late transport.
Audited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
Mobility check
Slopes, boardwalk gaps, rocks, sand, wind and boarding conditions can change the usable route; confirm before travelling.
3. Visit flow
01
Before travel
Choose the exact trailhead and tide-safe route
The observatory is listed always open, but access involves a coastal walking route. Confirm trail condition, tide exposure, parking or bus arrival, sunset and enough light for the full return.
02
Before sunset
Reach the viewpoint without rushing
Use the signed public path, keep away from cliff and wet-rock shortcuts and turn back for wind, waves, fog, injury or a shrinking daylight margin.
03
After the colour fades
Return by the planned route immediately
Do not assume trail lighting or late local transport. Carry a charged light and retain phone battery for navigation and the final connection.
4. Traveler tips
Plan the return before planning the sunset photograph; the outbound walk is only half the route.
Bring a headlamp and wind layer even when the forecast is clear.
Turn around early if waves, fog or wet rock make the signed path uncertain.
Search “구봉도 낙조전망대 경기도 안산시 단원구 구봉타운길 43” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
Check rain, wind, waves and any access or transport notice on the day.
The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.
Do not assume so. Choose a current public trailhead and verify the walking distance and parking before travel.
Is the viewpoint safe after dark because it is always open?
Always-open status does not guarantee lighting, staffed rescue, safe tide or late transport.
Are the operating details for Gubongdo Sunset Observatory live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 2, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.