Jungmun Saekdal Beach

Jungmun Saekdal Beach
Hangul	중문색달해수욕장
Hanja	中文穡達海水浴場
Revised Romanization	Jungmun Saekdal Haesuyokjang
McCune–Reischauer	Chungmun Saekdal Haesuyokjang

Jungmun Saekdal Beach is a beach located in Jungmun Tourist Complex, Saekdal-dong, in the city of Seogwipo-si, South Korea. The beach is 560 meters long and 50 meters wide, and the sand features a variety of colors, including black, white, red, and gray. In 1999, by a result of an environmental water quality investigation conducted by the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement, Jungmun Saekdal Beach was chosen as the best uncontaminated beach among 44 beaches in South Korea. Jungmun Saekdal Beach holds many events like the Winter Sea Penguin Swimming Competition, Summer Shore Movie Expo, and the International Surfing Competition.^[1]

Natural environment

There is a 15 meter high sea cave on the right side of the sandbar and behind the cave, rocks are surrounded like the byeongpung (병풍, Korean traditional folding screen). During the ebb tide, the beach generates the hanging water on the right entrance of the bay. The current is rather rough, and many surfers flock to the beach. In the past, bidan moshi clams (비단모시조개,a kind of clam found in Jeju) were often caught. During June and July, wangbadageobuk (왕바다거북, a kind of big sea turtle), an endangered species, occasionally comes up the shore and lay eggs.

With the Seogwipo Chilsiplihaean (서귀포 칠십리해안) beach as the center, the Jungmun Tourist Complex sits on the left and features a magnificent view of the beach.^[2]

Facilities

The Jungmun Saekdal Beach offers diverse facilities for the visitors. Inside the area, there is an oceanarium, the Yeomigi Botanical Garden (여미지 식물원), Sun-im Bridge (선임교), and Cheonjeyeon Falls (천재연 폭포). In addition, many events are held all year round. A parking facility is also present with spaces for 150 cars.^[3]

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