EasyTicket If you want to watch the sunset along Sacheon’s Mujigaetbit Coastal Road and finish with sashimi, stop at the Daepo Port photo spot first, then watch the Silan Sunset before continuing to Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market. Set your departure time for 70 minutes before the scheduled sunset on your visit date.
The key is planning backward from sunset on Sacheon’s Mujigaetbit Coastal Road
Start with an easy drive along the 6.2km coastal section
The official name is Mujigaetbit Coastal Road. This 6.2km stretch runs from Jongpo Village in Yonghyeon-myeon to Miryong Village, making it ideal for a leisurely drive with stops wherever the sea opens up rather than simply pinning the destination and driving past. The road looks different in daylight and around sunset, so time your departure around sunset. (Source: Sacheon Culture & Tourism)
The rainbow-road photo spot is at Daepo Port
The photo spot called ‘When Longing Is Colored’ sits at the end of Daepo Port’s breakwater. The breakwater is listed as 200m long, so even if you plan to take photos quickly, it helps to allow separate time for parking and walking. For a photo of two people, frame the sea and rainbow-colored barrier together.
How to pace your time without missing the Silan Sunset
Head toward Silan 70 minutes before sunset
The Silan Sunset is the second of Sacheon’s Nine Scenic Views, where the sun sinks beyond offshore islands and Jukbangryeom (traditional bamboo fish weirs). Aim to finish photos at the Mujigaetbit Road spot and reach the sunset route along Silan Coastal Road 70 minutes before sunset.
Leave 20 minutes after sunset in your schedule
If you leave as soon as the sun disappears, you may feel you missed out. Keep the 20 minutes after sunset open for the lingering colors in the sky, then continue to Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market for dinner so you will not have to rush your meal. Reworking the map around sunset, this route seemed easier for fitting in both photos and dinner than eating sashimi first.
How to compare sashimi plates at Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market
Check market hours separately from individual stalls’ closing times
Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market is listed as open 05:00~22:00, but individual stalls may keep different hours. They sell live fish, fresh fish, shellfish, and dried seafood, and you can eat at the market’s sashimi restaurant center. If you are planning to eat sashimi, it is safest to check your preferred stall’s closing time before setting out. (Source: Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market)
Say how much two people will eat before asking about price
There is no market-wide sashimi price list. Start by saying you want one plate for two, then confirm the species, preparation, and whether the table-setting fee is included before paying. Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market is at 64 Eosijang-gil, Sacheon-si, so saving the address—not just the market name—as your navigation destination is a good idea.
If choosing sashimi feels difficult, ask about the seasonal catch first, then confirm the portion for two and every item on the final bill at once.
A recommended couple’s drive route and Samcheonpo Bridge
Lay it out around sunset
| Time | Place | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 90 minutes before sunset | Sacheon’s Mujigaetbit Coastal Road | Start the drive along the 6.2km coastal section |
| 70 minutes before sunset | Daepo Port photo spot | Take photos at the end of the breakwater |
| 20 minutes before sunset | Silan Sunset | Watch the sunset toward the Jukbangryeom and islands |
| 20 minutes after sunset | Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market | Choose sashimi and have dinner |
Samcheonpo Bridge is an optional night view after dinner
Samcheonpo Bridge links Daebang in Sacheon-si with Changseon in Namhae-gun and connects Mogae Island, Choyangdo, and Neukdo. If you still have time and energy to drive after dinner, add the night view around Samcheonpo Bridge before wrapping up. But Silan Sunset is the focus of the day, so do not detour to the bridge before sunset.
What to know before you go and a checklist
Split your parking plan between the market lot and the public lot
The market’s outdoor lot holds around 150 cars, while the Samcheonpo Port public parking lot holds 158 cars and 24 large buses. Because the route back to your car after sashimi depends on where you park, make a note of the parking spot when you arrive.
Check just three things before setting out
- The scheduled sunset time in Sacheon on your visit date
- The closing time of individual stalls at Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market
- The time needed to get from the Mujigaetbit Coastal Road photo stop to Silan Sunset
Once you set sunset first, the rest of the route along Sacheon’s Mujigaetbit Coastal Road becomes simple. Watch the evening glow, then choose a plate of sashimi at the market to wrap up the drive and dinner in one go.
Sacheon Mujigaetbit Coastal Road FAQ
Which part of the rainbow road should I photograph?
Start with the ‘When Longing Is Colored’ photo spot at the end of Daepo Port’s 200m breakwater. It is a great place to capture the rainbow-colored barrier and sea in one shot.
How late should I arrive at Samcheonpo Yonggung Seafood Market?
The market’s posted hours are 05:00~22:00. Individual stalls vary, though, so check the closing time of the stall where you plan to eat sashimi before you leave.
Can I see Silan Sunset and Samcheonpo Bridge on the same day?
Yes. Prioritize Silan Sunset before sunset, then save Samcheonpo Bridge for a post-dinner night-view stop to keep the route relaxed.
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- 사천바다케이블카 촬영:라이브스튜디오 / 한국관광공사 포토코리아 (공공누리 제1유형)
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