Warmer Days Draw in Kayakers
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On May 2, all the kayak centers opened up in the city. Pictured above are citizens enjoying kayaking at Gwangalli Beach.Kayaking at Songdo, Gwangalli Beaches and Suyeong River.
To help you make the most of the prematurely warm weather, an exciting ocean experience is just a phone call away as several kayak centers opened on May 2.
If you want to hone your paddling skills or learn for the first time, make a reservation online.
The exhilarating water sport will not disappoint in these four places - Samnak Maritime Leisure Town in Sasang-gu, Songdo Beach in Seo-gu, Gwangalli Beach and Suyeong River in Suyeong-gu.
Also, kayaking programs are offered through September 30 as the Busan Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration has teamed up with the Sea Explorers of Korea to offer such an opportunity.
The program aims to popularize the sport so that citizens can try it out for themselves.
In fact, kayaking is catching on significantly among outdoor enthusiasts. A whopping 17,000 people learned to kayak last year at the designated areas.
* Samnak Maritime Leisure Town, Fee: 5,000 won
There are currently 100 kayaks at Songdo Beach, 70 at Gwangalli Beach, 50 at Suyeong River and 30 at Samnak Maritime Leisure Town.
Kayaks, life vests and paddling lessons are provided for free. Individuals should bring a change of clothes, towels, sunblock, hats, gloves and sandals.
How to get there
-Gwangalli Beach
Take Metro Line No. 2 to Geumnyeonsan Station then leave by Exit No. 3, and walk about 10 minutes towards Gwangalli Beach. (located across from Hyeopjin Taeyang Apartment)
- Suyeong River
Take Metro Line No. 2 to Millak Station then leave by Exit No. 4, and walk about five minutes towards Suyeong River.
-Songdo Beach
Take Bus No. 7, 9, 26, 30, 71 or 96 and get off at Songdo Beach and go to the Songdo Ocean Leports Center
- Samnak Maritime Leisure Town
Take Metro Line No. 2 to Gwaebeop Renecite Station and then walk about 15 minutes towards Samnak Ecological Park. Fee: 5,000 won
-Information: Call 051-743-5589 for Gwangalli and Suyeong River, 051-717-2883 for Songdo and 070-4140-0006 for Samnak Maritime Leisure Town. Visit the homepage at www.sek.or.kr
