Haenam-gun Songho Beach to Operate Advance Reservation System, Opening on the 9th of Next Month

Up to 700 Visitors Per Day Until August 15... Sand Sculpture Exhibition and More Held

Scenery of Songho Beach (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Haenam-gun announced on the 17th that Songho Beach will open from July 9 to August 15.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, only up to 700 people per day are allowed entry, and it will operate by advance reservation. The advance reservation system accepts 400 online reservations and 300 on-site reservations.

In particular, starting next month, outdoor mask-wearing will be exempted if 14 days have passed since the first COVID-19 vaccine dose, so visitors can enter without masks by presenting proof of vaccination.

The county expects an increase in visitors during the vacation season as vaccination rates rapidly rise, and has expanded the beach’s daily admission from 500 last year to 700 this year.

Additionally, to enhance convenience for beach users, a Safe Call entry management service has been introduced, simplifying the entry log process by making a phone call instead of filling out time-consuming handwritten logs.

During the beach opening period, a beach sand sculpture exhibition will be held, featuring large sand sculptures including a 7-meter-high Disney castle. Visitors can also participate in sand sculpture experiences and water leisure activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding, which will be operated by reservation.

Ahead of the opening, the county is intensifying facility maintenance, including regular COVID-19 disinfection, remodeling restrooms, and installing additional outdoor shower facilities.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan said, “We plan to operate a safe beach where visitors can use the facilities with peace of mind by doing our best in quarantine management. We ask beach users to make reservations and strictly follow COVID-19 social distancing safety guidelines.”

Located near Ttangkkeut Village, Songho Beach is a representative beach of Haenam, famous for its calm sea and clean sand, and is home to a 200-year-old pine forest designated as a Jeollanam-do monument. Last year, it was operated as a COVID-safe beach and was selected as an excellent beach by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in 2020.

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