Places
- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Yeongsanpo Lighthouse and Yellow-Sail Boat Area
The white Yeongsanpo Lighthouse beside the Yeongsan River was installed in 1915, recalling inland navigation and river trade. Nearby are a yellow-sail boat landing and the Yeongsanpo History Gallery.
- Address
- 80 Deungdae-gil, Naju-si (Yeongsanpo Lighthouse). The separate Yeongsanpo History Gallery is at 17 Yeongsan 3-gil.
- Nearby transit
- The lighthouse and gallery are in the historic riverside port district. Current bus frequencies and walking times from a rail station were not verified.
- Hours
- Current access hours for the outdoor lighthouse and sailings of the yellow-sail boat were not confirmed. The nearby History Gallery is listed in KTO's September 2026 article as open 10:00–17:00, with a 12:00–13:00 break and closed Mondays; these are NOT lighthouse or boat hours.
A September 2026 Korea Tourism Organization article covers the lighthouse and gallery, but current yellow-sail boat sailings, tickets and booking status were not verified. A boat ride must not be promised.
Why go
See a lighthouse on a river rather than the sea, and explore how this inland port shaped local history. The nearby gallery adds context to river traffic, trade and the modern era.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereThe lighthouse and gallery are in the historic riverside port district. Current bus frequencies and walking times from a rail station were not verified.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗80 Deungdae-gil, Naju-si (Yeongsanpo Lighthouse). The separate Yeongsanpo History Gallery is at 17 Yeongsan 3-gil.
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Current access hours for the outdoor lighthouse and sailings of the yellow-sail boat were not confirmed. The nearby History Gallery is listed in KTO's September 2026 article as open 10:00–17:00, with a 12:00–13:00 break and closed Mondays; these are NOT lighthouse or boat hours.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
Area guideOpen guide →