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Location1, Docheongdupo-gil Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
- CategoryTour/ Experience
- Korean두포 갯벌 체험장
- Chinese頭浦-體驗場
- FieldGeography / Human Geography
- Contents TypePlace Name / Facility
- Current Location1, Docheongdupo-gil Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
- Definition
- A Tideland Experience Center located in Docheong-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
- Summary
- The name “Dupo (頭浦)” was formerly “Dongpo (通浦),” which depicts the undulating seawater, and the higher region in Tongpo was called Sangdu-dong. In 1972, when the administration office separated Tongpo and Sangdu-dong into two ‘ri’ units, the town was named “Dupo” borrowing a character from both names. The Dupo Tideland Experience Center is ideal for an experiential program with its Tidelands open to the public twice a day. The sediment is mainly sand, which makes it easy and comfortable for walking without getting stuck in the mud.
- Development
- The Dupo Tideland Experience Center has been open to public since its official opening in 2012.
- Composition
- The Dupo Tideland Experience Center consists of Tidelands for clam-catching and a parking facility. Managed by the town of Dupo, the center features a short-neck clam farm [Registered No. 3680] owned by Fishing Community of the provincial government. To protect the shellfish and marine resources, only adult clams are allowed to be caught. One person can keep up to 1 kg of clams per day.
- Current Status
- The Dupo Tideland Experience Center can be reached by taking the Seohaean Expressway. At the Buan Interchange, turn left toward Byeonsan, Buan-gun and take the National Road No. 30. Nearby attractions feature Sangnok Beach, visited by more than 20,000 people annually. Tourists can experience clam-hunting and enjoy the popular beach while staying at comfortable accommodations and eating out at the many local eateries. The Dupo Tideland Experience Center is part of the Buan-gun Mobile Sightseeing Stamp Tour Course. Visitors can collect points and be eligible for gift-con emojis based on accumulated points. Starting in 2020, Dupo villagers have made efforts to maintain a pristine and safe town by launching a public environment campaign to remove waste from the Tidelands and beach area.