Becoming a Local Surfer in Taean, Chungnam: Surfing Trips in the West Sea

*This project is for foreign participants.

Experience both relaxation and freedom during a surfing trip!

How are you living your life right now?

Are you spending each day without rest or hobbies?

How about enjoying surfing to escape the busy modern world and feel relaxed?

As you wait for waves that may come at any time, try to put aside the impatience you've developed in the city.

And when the waves come, pick up your board and go out to feel the ocean!

The charm of surfingis discovered through a true surfing life!

Thanks to the exotic scenery and wide beaches, Manripo Beach, known as "Manifornia" because it resembles California, is a surfing paradise for many surfers.

It's famous for having no reefs in the sea and shallow depths, making it easy for beginners to try surfing.

Being the closest surfing point to the capital area, you can quickly come and escape your tiring daily life.

Enjoy safe and fun surfing with systematic lessons from a local surfer's shop!

As you spend the day as a surfer, you'll fall deeply in love with the charm of surfing!

This project is an activity where you can enjoy surfing freely after taking surfing lessons in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do.

There are beginner lessons for people who are surfing for the first time, and there are also advanced lessons for those who want to learn more professionally.

The lessons include boards, suits, and shower facilities, and after the lesson, you can enjoy free surfing without any time limit!

Time	Schedule
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Surfing Lesson 1 (90 minutes)
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM	Surfing Lesson 2 (90 minutes)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM	Surfing Lesson 3 (90 minutes)
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM	Surfing Lesson 4 (90 minutes)
4:30 PM onwards	Free Surfing

* This activity is an example to help understand the program. The lesson times are at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, and you can choose one.

Also, the activity times may change depending on the season and local conditions.

Additional Information

- Off-season (excluding July and August) lesson times may change flexibly.

- If lessons are canceled due to weather issues like typhoons or strong winds, you can change your lesson schedule or request a refund.

- For safety reasons, surfing board rentals are not allowed for those who have never taken a lesson.

Details of Support

Details of Support

- Boards and suits needed for the project will be provided along with shower facilities.

Exclusions

- Swimwear or extra underwear to wear under the suit

- Personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, and body wash will be provided)

- Towels

- Sunscreen

This place is the first surf shop in the west coast of Korea, opened in 2013, and is run by local surfers right in front of Manri-po beach.

Trained instructors who completed ISA International Surfing Instructor courses teach lessons safely and systematically, showing you "real surfing."

A word from the local representative.

We are the first surf shop in Manri-po that started 9 years ago.

At first, we came to ride the waves in Manri-po, which had nothing, but we wanted a place to relax with friends and built this shop.

Surfing is a sport without records or competition. Because of this, we focus more on riding the waves and the experience itself rather than winning or losing.

If you want to feel this surfing culture, come to Manri-po with a relaxed mind.

We hope you enjoy lessons here, ready with everything, and develop a love for surfing with us!

| Area : Chungcheongnam-do Taean-gun

Taean-gun is located at the northwest end of Chungcheongnam-do, mostly facing the West Sea, and only the east side borders Seosan City and Boryeong City.

You can enjoy festivals all year round. From April to May, there is a tulip festival, from July to August, a lily festival, and from September to October, an autumn flower festival. You can also enjoy a light festival throughout the year.

Shinduri Coastal Sand Dunes, made over time, are a natural landscape that can only be seen in Taean.

Come visit beautiful Taean, where you can truly feel the colors of the seasons!

■ Recommended travel destinations by planners

1. Ggotji Beach

Ggotji Beach shows a picturesque view with wide white sands and Halmi Rock and Harabi Rock. The sunset that turns red over the two rocks is considered one of the most beautiful views symbolizing Taean. Because of this, travelers visit not only in summer but throughout the year. Take a picture of the beautiful sunset scenery over Halmi Rock and Harabi Rock as the sun sets.

2. Cheollipo Arboretum

Cheollipo Arboretum is located at the end of the Taean Peninsula on the west coast, embracing the coast, islands, and sea, boasting the best view among Korean arboretums. Founded by Dr. Min Byeong-gal, the first private arboretum in Korea, he planted various plants and cared for them throughout his life, allowing it to develop into the best arboretum in Korea. By collecting and preserving plants from Korea and around the world, it has become a beautiful garden while focusing on research and education, instilling a love for nature in people and providing creative inspiration and happiness.

3. Shinduri Coastal Sand Dunes

Shinduri Coastal Sand Dunes are located in the northwest of the Taean Peninsula, with some parts of the well-preserved dunes designated as natural monuments. Coastal sand dunes protect the coast by regulating the amount of sediment between land and sea, serve as a buffer connecting inland and coastal ecosystems, and create beautiful landscapes. Especially, Shinduri Coastal Sand Dunes are the largest in Korea and loved as Taean's most unique ecotourism site, designated as a slow city.

1. This project is open to foreign participants aged 19 and over.

2. Refunds are not allowed due to personal circumstances after the project is confirmed.

3. By applying for the project, participants are considered to have agreed to the refund policy.

4. This project has a <strict> refund policy. If you cancel before the project is confirmed, you will receive a 100% refund of the project fee. For more details on refunds, please check the refund policy.

5. The project schedule and content may change due to local conditions (like transportation or weather) and can be reduced or altered if necessary.

6. This project is operated by a partnering organization. Therefore, the local organization is responsible for actual operations.

7. Please book your transportation after you receive final confirmation of project participation. We will provide individual updates on the schedule after confirmation.