Songdaemal Lighthouse (송대말 등대)

Songdaemal Lighthouse, located north of Gampo Port in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was initially constructed as an unmanned lighthouse to ensure maritime safety in the waters off Gampo, where accidents involving small vessels were frequent due to reefs extending from the land's end. It was later upgraded to a manned lighthouse, but it is no longer in use, as a new five-story lighthouse was constructed next to it, modeled after the Stone Pagoda of Gamunsa Temple Site. The first and second floors serve as a light experience hall, offering unique attractions to tourists, while the third, fourth, and fifth floors continue to illuminate the waters off Gampo, taking over the role of the original lighthouse. The first floor of the exhibition hall features detailed records regarding the history of Gampo Port and Songdaemal Lighthouse. Songdaemal means "the edge where pine trees spread out," and a forest of magnificent black pine trees, aged 300 to 400 years, warmly embraces the area around the lighthouse. A wooden path is installed in front of the lighthouse for visitors, making it a great place to take a walk and look around the surrounding scenery. Above all, it is considered one of the top sunrise spots in Gyeongju, along with the Tomb of King Munmu and Yangnam Columnar Joints.