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Korea’s top beaches for a refreshing summer

There’s nothing quite like a sandy beach and open ocean in the summer to wash away the fatigue of everyday stress. With long, stretching coastlines, Korea offers a variety of beaches for midsummer vacations, each with its own unique personality. The Korea Herald suggests some of the nation’s best beaches for relaxation, for crowded fun and for fun experience

Bunam Beach (Village association)

--Rocky scenery at Bunam Beach

At Bunam Beach, small mountains of rocks are scattered along the seashore, making for a ruggedly scenic view. The beach is thus frequented by photographers and filmmakers who want to capture its raw beauty and by skin scuba divers looking for a wild seascape. At the same time, it remains relatively hidden on the vacation map, sought only by those in the know.

Formerly a military base that was closed off to the public, the beach is another natural retreat that has managed to stay untainted and undeveloped. The barbed iron fence is still there, and entry is only allowed until around 6 p.m. on weekdays. The beach is strictly managed and operated by an association in the nearby village, comprising those who are set on preserving the ecological purity of the area.

Location: Samcheok, Gangwon Province

Inquiries: (033) 572-3011

Beaches with something special

If you love the water but are looking for something more than just sunbathing or making sand castles, these beaches will give you an extra dash of excitement.

Famous beaches: if you can brave the crowd

For those who want to hit the beach, then do some sightseeing on the side, Korea’s most famous beaches have convenient tourist attractions in place. But beware -- it may be difficult to see the sights through the crowds in peak season.

Haeundae Beach (Korea Tourism Organization)

-- Busan Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is perhaps the most famous beach in all of Korea for vacationers. With rough sand and hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars just a few minutes’ walk from the water, it is the ideal place to kick back and relax -- if you don’t mind the crowds. Fame comes with huge influxes of tourists every summer that crowd the beach. Foreigners who vacation at Haeundae might be puzzled at first by the sight of countless parasols obscuring the sand from view, also effectively blocking the ocean from a distance.

The parasols, in addition to floating tubes and other beach equipment including swimsuits and beach chairs, can be rented out at booths at the beach’s entrance. Perhaps the most attractive aspect of Haeundae is that it is located in Busan, which offers a host of city attractions for those who are looking for a balance between natural and urban tourism.

Location: Haeundae-gu, Busan

Inquiries: (051) 749-7614

-- Gangneung Gyeongpodae Beach

Gyeongpodae Beach is a sand bank sandwiched between two bodies of water -- the East Sea and Gyeongpo Lake. The picturesque beach is in the beautiful city of Gangneung, which also has a forest and old historical sites for a comprehensive tourism experience. In summer, the quiet city becomes packed with visitors who crowd the beach strip.

Gyeongpodae Beach is an excellent destination for those who are looking to enjoy the beach without the lines of parasols or party atmosphere, but still want the conveniences of an established tourist beach complete with banana boats, jet skis, and nearby seafood restaurants.

Gyeongpodae Beach is also the most convenient spot for visitors who want to experience a trip to Korea’s east coastline, whose beaches are known for their tranquility and their tree-lined, park-like atmosphere.

Location: Gangneung, Gangwon Province

By Won Ho-jung and Rumy Doo (hjwon@heraldcorp.com, bigbird@heraldcorp.com)

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2.Do you have specially memory of summer vacation?

3.which place do you recommend to the people who have plan travel?

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