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2016 selected tourist destination “Boryeong Daecheon Beach” - Boryeong, Chungnam, Korea

Daecheon Beach where you can enjoy swimming in an underwater wheelchair

2016 selected tourist destination “Boryeong Daecheon Beach”

Boryeong, Chungnam, Korea

Daecheon Beach is the largest beach on the west coast (3.5km long white sand beach, 100m wide) where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset with gentle slopes and clean sand that has been a recreational complex for foreigners since the 1930s. In particular, this beach is famous as a summer tourist destination attracting the attention of the world and attracting attention from the world and abroad as a mud festival held every year aimed at summer.
[Contents of improving accessibility for vulnerable groups in Boryeong Daecheon Beach]
Improvement summary
Complement the web page for tourist information
-Information on selected tourist destinations from 2015 to 2016
-2016 Open Tourism Selection Banner opened on the main website
-Apply web accessibility guidelines and mobile accessibility guidelines
-Compensation for web page contents to be read properly with functions such as voiceover and talkback of the smartphone
Brochure of open tourist destinations


-Improvements through open tourism projects, introduction of 'Seonunsan Provincial Park barrier-free tourist spots', introduction of barrier-free tourist courses, parking spaces and toilets for disabled people, location of palpable information facilities, rest areas, etc.
-Wheelchair-accessible space in the tourist attraction and main tour lines and related facilities
Braille guidebook production
-Introduction of 'open tourist destination' business (using emblem) and information on 11 open tourist destinations (2015, 2016)
-Marking tourist spots available to the visually impaired and the elderly in Boryeong
-Wheelchair accessible space and convenient facilities in tourist attractions
Braille guidebook
Improved parking lot for disabled people and tentacle installation
Parking area for the disabled
-To meet the standards of parking spaces for the disabled, improve the construction of safety passages, etc.
-The current location and other open tourism related facilities can be identified through the palpable general facility guide map.
-Installed at 3 main points for convenience
Tourist information
Eliminate pedestrian steps and improve tourist routes
Stepped walkway
Install ramp with handle
Disabled mud experience center and open carpet (with wheelchair)
Establish a disabled mud experience zone (aka 'kid zone')
-Experience the bathing for the disabled and the elderly
-Easily created for families with disabilities, the elderly, and infants and toddlers by installing special carpets on the sand
-Installation of facilities for the disabled such as the disabled, infants, and the elderly
-Part-time job guidance service training for smooth festival guidance
Open carpet and hand wheelchair
Installation of shower facilities for the disabled and toilets for the disabled near the mud experience center
Stepless shower entrance
Low-height lockers in the shower
Installation of shower chair for handicapped shower
Installation of disabled toilet in the shower
Impaired toilet improvement
-Install latent blocks and braille signs that meet the standards in front of the bathroom
-Improving the doors of the disabled toilet and renovating the internal facilities
Installation of automatic doors for disabled toilets
The laughter of people who covered their bodies with mud never stops. This is the story of the Mud Festival held in the Boryeong Daecheon Beach. There are many things to enjoy besides mud massage. From sky bikes, sea baths to soothe the heat of the day, to mud baths and bubble baths. I don't think there is such a place to enjoy the hot summer. Above all, all of these are open to anyone. It is a record of travel with members of the Chungnam Severity Independent Living Association.
Aka 'open carpet'
Sea open to all
The area around Daecheon Beach became more beautiful. It is the realization of the value of enjoying the beach and the sea together without discrimination. Named 'Open Sea'.
Sea access using an underwater wheelchair
Twenty 10-meter carpets were laid on the sandy beach, and the US patented 'water chair' was prepared. Instead of a sandy beach that falls completely, even people with physical disabilities who cannot move themselves by riding a water chair rolling a carpet can enter the beach.
Sea bathing experience with safety personnel
Experience underwater swimming with the help of safety personnel on an underwater wheelchair
In addition, the scenery where three sturdy staff members hold water chairs and help people with disabilities to bathe is impressive. The sea, which was felt far and wide by people with physical disabilities, was wide open. The faces of people with disabilities who have experienced things they couldn't even do are full of laughter.
Prepare a safe space for people with disabilities to experience mud
The impression of the moment when the cool sea water touches the body is revealed with a facial expression, and the expressions of people looking at the scenery also shine brightly as if they realized the 'value of the same'. The sea was opened for the handicapped, and it is the moment when the mind is opened to the handicapped.
Mud Festival

Mud experience slide that can be enjoyed with the help of safety personnel


The impression is doubled in the kids zone, a little away from the main venue. Although the name is Kids Zone, it is an open experience area that can be used by the elderly and the disabled. The kids zone, which has been prepared for safety since this year, can be reached in a minute by tram car from the second watchtower. There are a variety of things to do, such as bubble experience, mud experience, and water slide. Even though there are no BF facilities such as ramps or braille blocks, the reason why you can enjoy this place is because of the help of the staff.

There are a variety of things to do, such as bubble experience, mud experience, and water slide. Even though there are no BF facilities such as ramps or braille blocks, the reason why you can enjoy this place is because of the help of the staff.
Festival venue
From mud and foam bottoms, from helping to prevent slippers from slipping through, jumping over huge thigh-high tubes and climbing downhill water slides, they all help. It's not just helping, but helping with all your heart. Soap bubbles and mud wash the eyes of those who have entered the eyes, hand over water to quench their thirst, and drag an experienced person who wants to slide in front, slide from the back, and climb an inclined tube. With the help, the face of the experienced person who enjoys the obstacles of the body freely is as bright as a child. I think I may have seen such an excited face recently. Every moment, the faces of the staff who help you are full of joy. It is full of sincerity and sincerity as if caring for each family.
Bubble Experience Center (Providing human service always with safety personnel)
Facilities are important, but opening your mind is a priority. That way, everyone can be happy together. The meaning of 'together' is deeply carved into the heart, and the heart is united. The place of the Boryeong Mud Festival that is enjoyable without anyone being alienated is so beautiful.
Unfortunately, the 2017 Boryeong Mud Festival ended on July 31st. However, Sky Bike is available all year round, and the open sea is available during the opening of the beach.
Sky bike in harmony with the sea landscape
Stairs, not obstacles, with human service at all times-Sky Bike
If you don't want to immerse yourself in the sea water and experience mud, try sky bike.
Stairs not obstacles due to human service operation
This is a 4-person bike ride along a rail installed on a sandy beach and runs 2.3 km over the sea.
Safe boarding with staff assistance
Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair ramp from the ticket office to the platform.
Skybike boarding completed
However, there are no inconveniences because the staff are always on standby to help the disabled with wheelchair use, and human services are provided. It is also the staff's responsibility to help the wheelchair sit in the bike.
Skybike for the disabled
There is no difficulty in accessing the stairs of the doorway by operating the staff to guide you on boarding the Sky Bike.
The bike with the guardian begins to move forward little by little. From the crowded beaches to the horizon far away from the crowded people, you can see the beautiful scenery of the ocean in front of Daecheon at a glance. Although it is sunny, the wind blows at the speed of running. If it's still hot, you can unfold the rainbow-colored umbrellas, each plugged into the back of the front seat. It would be fun if it were flat. There are 203 meters and 173 meters downhill, respectively, on the way to the loop point and on the way back from the loop point to the platform. The maximum speed of the downhill section is 20 km / h. Because of the high tide time, the thrill of enjoying on the sea filled with water is dizzy. Of course, if there is a downhill, there is also an uphill. Fortunately, the uphill course is equipped with an automatic driving system on the rail, so you don't have to pedal hard.
Zipline running alongside Skybike
In addition to running while admiring the beautiful scenery of the sea, it is another fun to gauge the thrill that people riding on the zip line right next to, or to share their greetings with oncoming bikers.
The scenery of Daecheon Beach between Haesong
Travel information

Daecheon Beach
-Address: 123 Mud-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungnam
-Phone: 041-933-7051 (Daecheon Beach) 041-931-1180 (Sky Bike)
-home page : http://daecheonbeach.kr/
-Holidays: No holidays


Barrier-free information
-Admission fee :
Kid Zone Admission Fee during the 2017 Mud Festival
Mon-Thu 4,000 won (children) 7,000 won (adults) Fri-Sun 6,000 won (children) 9,000 won (adults)
Sky Bike Admission
2-person ride 22,000 won, 3-person ride 26,000 won, 4-person ride 30,000 won (no discount for the disabled)
The elderly, children, and the disabled must be accompanied by two or more guardians to board.
Tickets for afternoon boarding are available from 2pm
-Parking lot: Parking for the disabled
-Toilets for the disabled: There are a total of 16 toilets for the disabled based on the map of Daecheon Beach.
-Others: Elevator access from the entrance to the festival hall to the shower

Move information
Public transportation information
-Bus service from Central City Bus Terminal and East Seoul Bus Terminal to Boryeong Bus Terminal
Detailed operating hours http://www.mudfestival.or.kr/ See website

Self-driving information
-In Seoul, you can use Gyeongbu Expressway, National Highway, and West Coast Expressway to Daecheon IC.
Gyeongbu Expressway, National Route Seoul-Gyeongbu Expressway-Cheonan-Onyang-Hongseong-Gwangcheon-Daecheon
Seohaean Expressway Course Seoul-Seoseoul IC-Ansan-Maebong-Bibong-Balan-Seopyeongtaek-Songak-Dangjin-Seosan-Haemi-Hongseong-Gwangcheon-Daecheon
Web page address


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