Sunchang County to Operate 'Water Leisure Equipment Experience Class'

Free Water Leisure Experience on the Seomjingang River
From May 19 to June 8

Sunchang County in North Jeolla Province announced on the 15th that it will operate a 'Water Leisure Equipment Experience Class' along the Seomjingang River in front of Hwatang Village from the 19th to June 8th.

Sponsored by North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province and Sunchang County and organized by the Seomjingang Water Leisure Federation, the water leisure sports experience class will be held free of charge every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After receiving training on water safety and rowing techniques from a rafting guide, participants can enjoy canoeing and kayaking experiences.

Sunchang County will operate a "Water Leisure Equipment Experience Class" by the Seomjin River in front of Hwatang Village from the 19th to June 8. Provided by Sunchang County

Hwatang Village in Yudeung-myeon, the experience site, is located just a 15-minute drive from Yonggwolsan Sky Road, known as the treasure of Sunchang, offering a double attraction for weekend visitors.

Applications for the experience must be made in advance by phone reservation. Up to 20 people can participate per time slot, with a maximum of 100 people per day. If the reservations are not filled, on-site registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

County Governor Choi Youngil said, "This experience program is designed so that everyone can easily and safely enjoy water leisure activities," and added, "We hope you will come with your family, friends, or loved ones to fully enjoy the nature of the Seomjingang River and create precious memories."

Meanwhile, the Seomjingang River in Sunchang, with its clear water and gentle currents, is an ideal place for canoeing and kayaking. From 2015 to 2024, a total of 14,927 people have participated in water leisure experiences, making it a new tourism resource for Sunchang County.

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