"Hop Off the Train, Hop Into a Campervan!"... Haenam Launches 'Kkumka' to Explore Ttangkkeut Village

Expansion of Campervan Rental Base from Mokpo Station to Newly Opened Haenam Station
50% Train Fare Discount Offered
Stay-Type Tourism Combines Accommodation and Transportation

Travelers can now enjoy a more convenient and romantic journey by arriving in Haenam by train and immediately switching to a campervan to explore the stunning scenery of Ttangkkeut Village. On March 10, Haenam County announced that, starting from March 6, it has officially launched the campervan city tour rental service at 'Haenam Station,' the first railway station in Haenam.

Previously, the Haenam County campervan city tour was only available for rental at KTX Mokpo Station, which left something to be desired for tourists in terms of travel route convenience. However, with the opening of the Boseong~Mokpo railway, connecting the southern coastal region in September last year, and the subsequent inauguration of Haenam Station, the situation has changed.

Haenam County is officially launching a campervan city tour rental service at 'Haenam Station,' the first railway station in Haenam. Photo by Haenam County

With the opening of Haenam Station, there are now direct rail connections not only to Mokpo and Boseong but also to Suncheon and Busan. On weekends and holidays, an average of over 200 people use Haenam Station each day, establishing it as a new transportation hub. In response, Haenam County has added Haenam Station as a new rental base for campervans in order to significantly improve accessibility for tourists visiting by rail.

The 'Campervan City Tour' operated by Haenam County, with a total of 14 vehicles, is a 'stay-type travel' product that allows visitors to freely tour major attractions and take care of accommodation at campgrounds in a single package.

After being introduced for the first time nationwide in 2023, the tour has gained popularity, especially among families and small groups, with usage increasing each year and reaching 3,748 users last year alone.

At the new Haenam Station rental base, reservations are available for 10 campervans for up to four people. Notably, customers who book the 'Haenam Campervan City Tour' product via the 'Train Travel (Jeolla Area)' menu on the Korail website will receive a 50% discount on train fares, providing a substantial reduction in transportation costs for tourists.

For detailed reservation and usage information, users can add the 'Kkumka' channel on KakaoTalk to receive real-time updates.

An official from Haenam County stated, "We expect that expanding the rental base to Haenam Station will further enhance accessibility to tourism linked with railways," adding, "We will continue to work on integrating tourism content and transportation options to promote stay-type tourism."

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