Suncheon Bay Ecological Park

Suncheon Bay Ecological Park is a large protected wetland area on South Korea's southwestern coast. The site includes extensive mudflats and the country's largest reed bed system, along with mangrove forests and various tidal habitats.

The area formed around 8,000 years ago during the last ice age when rising sea levels shaped a tidal landscape. In the 20th century, the region was increasingly recognized as a nature reserve and eventually gained official protection.

The visitor center displays how local people traditionally use and protect the mangrove forests and wetlands. You can see how conventional fishing practices and nature conservation work together in this place.

Visitors can explore the area on marked walking trails and observe wildlife from several viewing towers. It is advisable to bring binoculars and visit during low tide when the mudflats are particularly visible.

The area hosts over 150 bird species, including some rare migratory species that stop here during their annual journey. This high species diversity makes it an important migration stopover for birds from across the region.

Website: http://suncheonbay.go.kr/english/html/main/main.jsp

GPS coordinates: 34.84280,127.50600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08