How About a Summer Vacation 'Here'?... Recommended Car Camping Spots for Summer Trips

Project Sleep 3-Step Folding Topper 'Flip Topper'.
[Photo by Project Sleep]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] In the era of non-face-to-face interactions, travel trends have changed compared to the past. According to data released last year by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the rate of mentioning 'chabak' on SNS has increased by 223% since the COVID-19 pandemic. People prefer chabak, which allows them to spend their vacation safely in their cars, rather than crowded accommodations.

As the peak vacation season approaches and concerns about crowded tourist spots rise, many have started planning their vacations early. To help those preparing for safe and enjoyable non-face-to-face travel, the sleep specialist brand Project Sleep has recommended chabak spots with views of the summer sea.

Enjoying Both Beach and Forest Bathing at 'Gangneung Sacheon Beach'

Sacheon Beach in Gangneung City, Gangwon Province, is a chabak spot adjacent to the East Sea where you can fully enjoy the blue ocean. You can stroll along the beautiful white sandy beach with waves gently crashing or enjoy forest bathing among the surrounding pine forests. It is free of charge, allowing you to freely chabak or have a "chaknic" (picnic in the car) wherever you like.

You can snorkel or collect clams, and the area is equipped with convenience facilities such as bungalows, showers, and changing rooms, making it one of the best vacation spots for families. However, there is a military base nearby, so visitors must comply with related regulations.

'Uljin Hujeong Beach' with Natural Hot Springs

Hujeong Beach, located in Uljin County, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a travel destination with clear water and gentle waves, ideal for playing with children. It is recommended for those who want to taste fresh seafood or prefer chabak spots where open-air camping by the sea is possible.

Nearby is Deokgu Oncheon, the only natural hot spring in Korea, making it a great place to relieve fatigue accumulated from driving.

If You Want to See the Sunrise Before Anyone Else, 'Ulsan Ganjeolgot'

Ganjeolgot in Ulsan is a natural attraction located in Ulju County, Ulsan Metropolitan City. It is famous as an emotional camping spot where you can see the first sunrise of the new year earliest on the Korean Peninsula. The nearby Nasari Beach is made up of hexagonal sand, which has the characteristic of not sticking well to clothes or skin, making it perfect for beach walks.

You can choose convenient chabak spots equipped with parking lots and restrooms or look for quiet open-air chabak spots at Nasari Beach.

Project Sleep’s Flip Topper applies a thick multi-layer structure to ensure comfort even in open-air spots. It enhances cushioning while being a three-fold design to improve portability, making it suitable as a chabak topper. It can be used comfortably even in single size, and the queen size wraps around the walls enough to accommodate two adult men.

Additionally, Project Sleep’s Flip Topper has received positive feedback from consumers through an event planned with Tesla Model X and Model Y, allowing comfortable chabak trips with the Flip Topper.

A Project Sleep representative advised, "If your back feels stiff the day after chabak, it may not be due to the narrow space or fatigue from open-air camping but rather a problem with the topper. We hope you prepare a comfortable chabak topper that suits you and enjoy a pleasant and enjoyable trip."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.