Surround yourself with nature on Daebudo
People walk along the beach and mudflats that appear at low tide.
As they walk, they are absorbed by the beautiful scenery of the sky and the sea.
They can learn how to naturally produce salt from the old salt ponds or catch seashells and crabs in the mud.
You can do all this, and more, on Daebudo Island, a nearby offshore island that is still easily accessible via public transport, such as subways and buses.
Daebudo Island is part of Ansan City in Gyeonggi-do Province. It is an official ecotourism destination as designated by the Ministry of Environment. The island has everything a visitor would want, from attractions to see, eateries to sample and memorable events to enjoy, all of which draws a lot of visitors these days.
The network of Daebudo Haesolgil walking trails is one of the must-see travel destinations of the island. This long walking trail is formed naturally along the coastline of the island. It got its new name, Daebudo Haesolgil, in 2012 and went viral among walking and hiking tourists. It has recently been gaining even more popularity, especially among weekend travelers, thanks to its easy access to the capital. It is a 74-kilometer seven-part walking trail. The individual sections of the trail aren't too steep or too physically challenging, so all family members, both young and old, can enjoy the outdoors.
As they walk, they are absorbed by the beautiful scenery of the sky and the sea.
They can learn how to naturally produce salt from the old salt ponds or catch seashells and crabs in the mud.
You can do all this, and more, on Daebudo Island, a nearby offshore island that is still easily accessible via public transport, such as subways and buses.
Daebudo Island is part of Ansan City in Gyeonggi-do Province. It is an official ecotourism destination as designated by the Ministry of Environment. The island has everything a visitor would want, from attractions to see, eateries to sample and memorable events to enjoy, all of which draws a lot of visitors these days.
The network of Daebudo Haesolgil walking trails is one of the must-see travel destinations of the island. This long walking trail is formed naturally along the coastline of the island. It got its new name, Daebudo Haesolgil, in 2012 and went viral among walking and hiking tourists. It has recently been gaining even more popularity, especially among weekend travelers, thanks to its easy access to the capital. It is a 74-kilometer seven-part walking trail. The individual sections of the trail aren't too steep or too physically challenging, so all family members, both young and old, can enjoy the outdoors.
At the Tando Observatory, visitors can see the true characteristics of Daebudo Island along the Haesolgil walking trails. It is at the end of trail No. 6 and at the starting point of trail No. 7. The change in tide can be as high as 9 meters on the Yellow Sea. When at low tide, visitors can see the seabed and the sedimentary layers that reflect the passage of time, both of which are part of must-see attractions here.
The seabed can be seen twice per day at low tide. The spit links two nearby islands, Tando and Nue islands. It takes about one hour to get to Nue from Tando. On Nue Island, you can also look around the Nue Island Lighthouse Observatory. During peak season, about 4,000 people visit here every day. Sedimentary strata underneath the Tando Observatory drew much attention from academics in 2013 when the layers were found to have been formed in the Cretaceous Period
The seabed can be seen twice per day at low tide. The spit links two nearby islands, Tando and Nue islands. It takes about one hour to get to Nue from Tando. On Nue Island, you can also look around the Nue Island Lighthouse Observatory. During peak season, about 4,000 people visit here every day. Sedimentary strata underneath the Tando Observatory drew much attention from academics in 2013 when the layers were found to have been formed in the Cretaceous Period
On Daebudo Island, visitors can enjoy the unique experience of producing sun-dried salt in a traditional, natural way. At the Dongju salt ponds on Daebudo Island, seawater flows across the island through the mudflats and is used to produce salt. Chung Hong Sup, from the tourism promotion department in Ansan City, said, “This salt pond used to be bigger before the water course along the island was closed in by the seawall and by reclamation projects. Here in this pond, you can enjoy various experiences, such as salt producing and soap making with naturally produced, sun-dried salt.”
Another unmissable attraction on Daebudo Island is the Sihwa Narae Obsevatory. This 79-meter observatory is free to the public and is so popular that approximately 10,000 people visit every day.
The article above is courtesy of Korea Net (http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Travel/view?articleId=129907&pageIndex=11).
Another unmissable attraction on Daebudo Island is the Sihwa Narae Obsevatory. This 79-meter observatory is free to the public and is so popular that approximately 10,000 people visit every day.
The article above is courtesy of Korea Net (http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Travel/view?articleId=129907&pageIndex=11).