Daecheon beach
Daecheon Beach is a bustling, youthful beach located in Chuncheon Province on the west coast of South Korea, just a 2-hour drive from Seoul. It is known as a place where every year – in July, for 2 weeks a mud festival is held – Boryeong Mud. But even at other times of the year, this beach is not empty. Millions of tourists and locals are attracted by clean sand, beautiful sunsets, panoramic views of the Yellow Sea and the pine forest, developed tourist infrastructure.
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Beach description
The coastal strip of Daecheon is 3.5 km long and 100 m wide. In high season, the beach accommodates up to 500,000 people on its territory.
The coast of the beach is open and has no natural shade, its surface is covered with white shell sand. The sea in the Daecheon area is quite calm, the sea bottom is sandy. The coastal strip of the beach is notable for its shallow water, it has a large area of low tide, which is why elderly people and families with children often relax here.
Of the available beach activities, Daecheon visitors can ride:
- water skiing;
- on bananas;
- on jet skis
- on boats;
- on kayaks.
In addition, along the coast, vacationers can ride on ATVs and ride horses and carriages, and on windy days, go windsurfing and surfing. In the dead season, the conquerors of the waves fill the beach, which ride quite aggressively.
In the evening, the beach becomes a place for a youth party, where you can have a drink and dance, admire the spectacular fireworks.
It’s easy to get to Daecheon Beach from Seoul by train or bus.
When is the best time to go?
The best time to visit South Korea for a beach vacation is during the summer months, particularly from late June to early September. This period offers the warmest weather and the most conducive conditions for enjoying the country's beautiful beaches.
- Late June to July: This is the beginning of the summer season. The weather is warm but not too hot, making it ideal for beach activities. However, it's also the start of the monsoon season, so you might experience some rainy days.
- August: Considered the peak of summer, August is the hottest month, perfect for sunbathing and water sports. Beaches are lively with tourists and locals alike, and there are numerous festivals and events.
- Early September: As the summer winds down, the temperatures become milder, and the crowds start to thin out. This is a great time for those looking for a more peaceful beach experience.
It's important to note that while the summer months are the most popular for beachgoers, they also coincide with South Korea's typhoon season. Therefore, it's advisable to check the weather forecasts and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.
Video: Beach Daecheon
Infrastructure
Daecheon beach area has a well-developed tourist infrastructure. In addition to a well-equipped beach with:
- changing rooms;
- showers;
- beach rides;
- rental of beach equipment and sports equipment;
- toilets;
- cafes and bars;
- sports fields;
- drinking water fountain;
- rescue service;
On the coast are restaurants specializing in seafood, night clubs, amusement parks, souvenir shops, a parking lot, a mud mask center, and a tourist information center. At 2 km from the beach there is a pier with fishing boats and ferries plying between coastal, sparsely populated islands.
In the area of the beach there are many hotels of different cost and level of comfort. For example, the inexpensive but comfortable 2-star hotel Nova Motel is very popular and offers rooms with sea views. There is also a paid camping area next to the beach.
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Rest on the beach of Daecheon is a great opportunity to visit, festivals and events held here, local attractions:
- specialized mine museum – Coal Museum;
- parks – Sanghwawon and Gaehwa Yesul Park;
During the mud festival, visitors to the beach can ride on the mud slides, take a dip in the mud pool, undergo health and beauty treatments, participate in mud ski competitions and entertaining contests, listen to live music, see big fireworks.
9 km from the beach is the island settlement of Muhangpo (chang), known as the "miracle of Moses." Monthly, for several days, the tides recede here, showing a strip of land connecting the island with the mainland. People walking on it from afar look like they are walking on water.