The park was created to preserve the ancient local ritual dedicated to the legend of Aebawi Rock and Haesindang.
The onsite Folklore Museum is one of the only maritime museums in South Korea that focuses on the traditional lifestyle of the East Coast.
Local fishermen still perform a sacrificial rite twice a year to ensure safety and bountiful catches.
The park features over 500 wooden and stone sculptures of various sizes.
The site includes a 'Sexual Culture Exhibition Hall' detailing phallic symbols from various world cultures.
It is situated on the coastline where the 'Sin-nam' village once relied entirely on the sea for sustenance.
Haesindang Park, located on the coast of Samcheok, is a themed park famous for its extensive collection of phallic sculptures inspired by local folklore. The park is built around the legend of a young virgin who drowned at sea, leading the local villagers to believe that carving phallic statues would appease her spirit and bring good luck to fishermen. Visitors can walk along coastal cliffside trails that offer panoramic views of the East Sea. The site houses the Samcheok Folklore Museum, which displays traditional fishing gear and maritime history. The landscape is integrated with natural rock formations and coastal forest paths. It remains a unique cultural site that highlights the intersection of Shamanism and regional maritime traditions in Korea.
The observation deck overlooking the Aebawi Rock and the coastal trail steps.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park involves significant incline changes and cliffside stairs.
Bring water during summer months, as there are limited vendors along the upper trails.
Allocate time to read the placards at the entrance to understand the historical context before viewing the sculptures.
Do not treat the statues as mere playground equipment; they represent specific folk beliefs and cultural history.
Closed on the 18th day of every month for maintenance.
