Suncheon Bay

 
  I heared about the Suncheon bay so much that I along with I along with  all the participants was very excited. Suncheon Bay is described as the best wetland area in Korea. Suncheon Bay, home to Korea's best foreshore, is called the reed kingdom of Korea. The sunset at Suncheon is very famous and people from far away just come to see the sun set at this spot.

 The local government has made many observatories from where one can easily see the beautiful view of bay. Unfortunately it was cloudy weather with a little rain but it was still very cool to visit such a lovely place, the track of suncheon bay was really nice where the track is covered by beautiful small and medium sized rice trees . Suncheon bay is the habitat of mud skipper like crabs, hooded crane, and various kinds of migrated birds. ….

                                      

The look of Suncheon bay from young saw observation platform is awesome, especially we were told that the sunset of Suncheon bay is attractive and people use it for postcards. Suncheon bay is considered as one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse area in Korea. It is also one of the only 5 completely protected wetland in the world. For me it was like a dream place. Although we had a short stay over there but I still feel the beauty and charm of that place.

             numerous reports described Suncheon Bay as the best wetland area in Korea. Suncheon Bay, home to Korea's best foreshore, is called the reed kingdom of Korea.

 

 

The Reeds Festival celebrates its 14th anniversary this year and continues to offer beautiful scenic views of the bay as well as numerous things for visitors to see and do. The festival's main attraction is the spectacular reeds growing in an area of almost 37 acres, not to mention 140 species of rare birds, which include 110 species designated as protected species such as the hooded crane, stork, blackfaced spoonbill, and oysterbird.
      

Suncheon Bay's wide tideland, field of reeds, and salt swamp have their natural scenes undamaged. Salt swamp has a function in water pollution prevention and purification, keeping Suncheon Bay clean and undamaged. The shallow tideland at the river mouth has reasonable salt content, abundant organisms, and a healthy water quality. These characteristics make Suncheon Bay a spawning ground for fish, crab, shellfish, etc.

The field of reeds in Suncheonman Bay is thickly covered with reeds taller than a full-grown man. It is the biggest colony of reeds in Korea. The image of the entire field swaying in the wind is as dazzling as waves on the sea. The field of reeds is home to many plants that thrive in damp conditions, like the common reed and the starwort. Among all of the world’s wetlands, Suncheonman Bay is widely known for attracting the largest number of rare birds. Such internationally rare birds as the hooded crane, white-naped crane, white stork, black-faced spoonbill, and the Eurasian Oystercatcher, as well as birds designated as natural treasures, are spotted here. There are about 140 species of birds including the snipe, wild duck, shelduck, and wild goose. To reach Suncheon, visitors can fly to Yeosu Airport from Gimpo or Jeju and then take an airport bus to Suncheon.

Admission Fees Children(6-13) 1,000 won / 700 won (individual/group) Youth(14-18) 1,500 won / 1,100 won Adults(19 and older) 2,000 won / 1,500 won * Group with 20 guests or more * Admission fees include observatory and Eco museum

Period

11.02.2012 ~ 11.04.2012

Address

Jeollanam-do Suncheon-si Daedae-dong

Location

Suncheon Bay, Dongcheon stream area Directions Suncheon train station Walk to the right along Palmaro st. about 100m and cross the st. Take bus 67 and get off at ‘Suncheonman’ Suncheon Terminal Cross Suncheon3-gil st. and walk along Palmaro st. to bus stop Take bus 67 and get off at ‘Suncheonman’

Transportation

From Suncheon Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 67 or a taxi to the festival venue. * Bus 67 schedule: 15-20min intervals

Homepage

www.reeds.co.kr (Korean only)