It got its name because the hill's shape resembles the head of a dragon entering the sea. Visiting hours are 09:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30), but entry is blocked in bad weather or at high tide, so it is better to call 064-794-2940 before you go to ask whether it is open. Individual admission is 2,000 won for adults, and pets cannot enter.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 13 photos
Yongmeori Coast before you go
Hours
09:00–17:00 ※ Access may be restricted depending on weather; call before visiting for details — source 1
or 09:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30) — source 2
Closed days
Open year-round ※ Access may be restricted depending on weather; call before visiting for details — source 1
Fees
[Individual] - Adult 2,000 won - Youth / Child 1,000 won [Group] - Adult 1,600 won - Youth / Child 600 won ※ Call for details — source 1
Full bar = straight-line 2.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Yongmeori Coast in detail
Closures by tide and weather
Even within viewing hours, depending on that day's high-tide time, waves and weather, the hours can change or you may not be able to enter at all. On the day you go, you can check whether it is open on the Instagram account of the public tourist sites run by Seogwipo City (@6sot_official) or at 064-794-2940. A walk around takes about 30 minutes.
Can access to Yongmeori Coast be blocked by the weather or tides?
Hours are 09:00–17:00, but entry is blocked in bad weather or at high tide. Before you go, ask at 064-794-2940 or 064-760-6322 whether you can visit. source 1
Does Yongmeori Coast have a parking space and restroom for people with disabilities?
There are 4 parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, and it is about 250 m from the parking lot to the sight. The restroom for people with disabilities is in the public restroom next to the Hamel Merchant Ship Exhibition Hall and can be reached by a ramp. source 1