Explore Korea | A Guide To The Best Rainbow Photo Locations

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What color do you guys like? I've liked rainbow colors a lot since I was young, because I feel better when I see the colorful and harmonious colors. So even in an ordinary place, when you find the colors of the rainbow, it automatically brightens your mood.

Today, I'm going to show you the most popular rainbow-themed attractions and photo spots in Korea.

Sacheon Rainbow Coastal Road
사천 무지개 해안도로

Address: 경상남도 사천시 용현면 금문리 212-3
212-3 Geummun-ri, Yonghyeon-myeon, Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do

A rainbow-colored barrier is installed along the 2.81km Sacheon Rainbow Coastal Road, giving tourists something fun and unique to see. If you go for a drive or walk here at sunset, the atmosphere is very beautiful.

I wore rainbow-colored clothes with my friends and took a group photo, and the result was a pretty rainbow-themed photo that can only be taken on this coastal road.

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On this road, you can also take cool pictures using reflections in the water. You can take pictures like this if you make good use of the water on the road after the rain. It's sad when it rains during a trip, but being able to take pictures like this makes up for it.

However, you don't need the rain to get this shot. There is a way to artificially make a puddle by pouring bottled water or seawater directly on the road. (However, you'd really need a lot of water!)

Mokpo Rainbow Road & Mokpo Skywalk
목포 무지개 도로 & 목포 스카이워크

Address: 전라남도 목포시 죽교동 465-151
465-151 Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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Near Mokpo Bridge, there is a short rainbow road. It's not as long as Sacheon's Rainbow Coastal Road, but it's very close to the sea, so you can hear the calming sound of the waves up close. (But the waves can hit hard, so be careful.)

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Near the coastal road, there is a skywalk sign painted in rainbow colors. If you walk straight from there, you will see the Mokpo Skywalk Observatory right away.

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From the Skywalk Observatory, you can see a clear view of the South Sea. The floor is transparent, so you can enjoy the thrill of feeling like you're walking in the air above the sea.

You can enjoy the Skywalk Observatory very easily and conveniently without a separate reservation or ticket purchase.

Jeju Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road
제주 도두동 무지개 해안도로

Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 도두일동 2287
2287 Doduil-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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The Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road is one of the hottest spots on Jeju Island. Stand on the rainbow-colored barrier and enjoy the blue sea and cool breeze of Jeju Island!

Since it's a popular location, there are many pensions, cafes, and restaurants nearby, so you can relax while taking in the beautiful view.

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Another method of taking pictures on the rainbow coastal road is this method of filming using panorama techniques. There are so many creative ways people take pictures on this road.

Jeju Sinheung-ri Saemulkkak Rainbow Road
제주 신흥리 새물깍 (쇠물깍) 무지개 도로

Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 조천읍 신흥리 59-9
59-9 Sinheung-ri, Jochon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Jeju Island's representative rainbow road is less well-known than the Dodu-dong Rainbow Road, but it is a rainbow road with a very beautiful colors.

Saemulkkak, a waterway flowing next to this road, is freshwater that flows into the sea around Jeju Island. It is said that even in the event of a drought, the water here has never dried up.

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The Saemulkkak Rainbow Road became more popular as it began to be posted more on Instagram this summer.

A few months ago, it was a hidden attraction that only a few people knew, but as word of mouth started to spread, more and more people have visited to take a look!

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The rainbow wall attracts attention for being different from other rainbow coastal roads. It has always been there, but in the past, all the walls were painted yellow and looked normal, but when they were painted colorfully, the atmosphere became very bright and cute.

Jeju Deoreok Elementary School
제주 더럭 초등학교

Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 하가로 195
195 Haga-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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The next hot photo spot is none other than an elementary school in Jeju Island where colorful walls draw attention.

Originally, it was a satellite campus because the number of students was too small, but it was recognized as an elementary school in 2018 due to the recent increase in the number of students!

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The faucets are also carefully painted in rainbow colors, so unlike ordinary schools, the surroundings are very cute.

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The painted walls of the school are very pretty, so tourists visit and take many interesting photos.

If you take a picture like this against the backdrop of the colorful walls of the school, you can also do a personal color test. Don't you want to go take pictures and see which color suits your skin tone best?

However, tourists are currently not allowed to enter the school. Outsiders are not allowed to enter because of COVID-19, so let's keep the young children attending school safe!

Udo Bongkkeurang Rainbow Burger
우도 봉끄랑 무지개 버거

Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 우도면 우도해안길 144
144 Udohaean-gil, Udo-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Hours: 09:00-17:30

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On Udo Island off the coast of Jeju Island, you can try rainbow hamburgers made of bread made with rainbow colored dough. This rainbow-themed tour has so many fun and interesting spots!

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Not only are the taste and quality of the black pork patties great, but tourists can also enjoy this wonderful ocean view as they eat.

To go from Jeju Island to Udo Island, you have to take a boat from Seongsan Terminal in Jeju Island to Udo Terminal. Passengers who came by car can also drive their car onto the ferry.

There is one ship every 30 minutes, and you can refer to the Udo ferry site for detailed schedules. (However, the site is only supported in Korean.)

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The ship schedule varies slightly from November to February, March and October, April and September, and May to August, so please refer to it on the website.

On the schedule, the times under "우도발" is the schedule of the ship from Udo to Jeju Island, and the times under "성산발" is the schedule of the ship from Jeju Island to Udo Island.

Busan Jangnim Port
부산 장림포구

Address: 부산광역시 사하구 장림1동 장림로93번길 72
72 Jangnim-ro 93beon-gil, Jangnim 1-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

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This place, which is used as a warehouse for fishermen, is drawing attention from tourists thanks to its vibrant colors. There are rest facilities, workshops, and cafes on the second floor, so you can have a leisurely time.

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The color and atmosphere of Jangnim Port vary greatly depending on the weather and sunset. After relaxing on the second floor, enjoy how the beautiful color of Jangnim Port changes during the sunset!

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Like at Jeju Deoreok Elementary School, you can use the colorful walls of the buildings as a personal color test zone, so be sure to take some impressive commemorative photos!

Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
부산 감천마을

Address: 부산광역시 사하구 감천2동 감내1로 200
200 Gamnae 1-ro, Gamcheon 2-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

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Originally, this was a slum village built by Korean War refugees who had nowhere to go and built houses on the hills where they lived.

This place, which was not very aesthetically pleasing due to the close proximity of houses, was selected as a village art project area in 2009 and has been newly transformed into a beautiful and colorful neighborhood through the hands of many students, residents, and artists.

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You can also enjoy the scenery at the observatory located at the top of Gamcheon Culture Village, but you can also enjoy the beautiful colors and scenery of the village at various points along the alleys in the village.

There are hidden scenic spots and shops throughout Gamcheon Culture Village, so take your time exploring!

600 Majigi Rainbow Bench
육백마지기 무지개 벤치

Address: 강원도 평창군 미탄면 평안한치길 721-98
721-98 Pyeonganhanchi-gil, Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

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Cheongoksan Mountain in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, is 1,256m above sea level, and at the top of it is a huge field called "600 Majigi". In the field is a rainbow-colored bench, which is famous as a photo zone.

The rainbow bench is great, but the beautiful sunset sky that can be enjoyed at the top of the mountain makes this an even more worthwhile spot to visit on the rainbow tour!

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The name 600 Majigi is an old unit of measurement for an area of land that is large enough to sow 600 mall (unit of measurement for seeds used in the past) of grain seeds. Enjoy the natural scenery of Gangwon-do on the rolling plains of the high mountain ranges.

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It's so windy there that a wind power generator is installed at the top of the mountain!

That's all for our rainbow-themed tour of Korea. Be sure to enjoy these beautiful, aesthetically pleasing sites on your next trip to Korea!