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Go Green - Windmill Coastal Walkway & Wind Power

Jeju, South Korea

Go Green - Windmill Coastal Walkway & Wind Power

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Follow a coastal walkway that will present you with outstanding views of the sea and an understanding of how Jeju generates electricity from wind power. As you approach the Sinchang Windmill Coastal Walkway, you will see its collection of towering white wind turbines along the shore and on rocky outcroppings just offshore. The landscape of turbines together with the walkway demonstrate Jeju’s commitment to producing green energy in harmony with the area’s natural beauty. If the tide is low, you may also spot people gathering fish and clams within stone walls known as ‘Wondam’ that are designed to capture marine life. It is a traditional way of fishing without negatively impacting the environment. You will spot the bounty of the sea on ice while browsing Dongmun, the oldest and largest traditional open-air market in Jeju. Besides fresh seafood, you will find everything from kimchi to handmade furniture.


HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel the Sinchang Windmill Coastal Walkway and observe the towering wind turbines.
• A traditional eco way of catching fish called ‘Wondam’ which is a stone wall built along the intertidal zone where fish trapped inside the wall at the low tide.
• Behold a stunning variety of local seafood and more at Jeju’s largest open-air market.


HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 90 minutes of moderate walking and standing with some wet and uneven surfaces and narrow path at the Coastal Walkway. It is not available for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat, non-slip walking shoes are suggested. The Sinchang Coastal Walkway maybe closed without advance notice due to adverse weather conditions.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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