Imjaman Natne Village in Shinan Selected as Rural Experience and Recreation Village of the Month

Smart Farm and Water Sports Experiences
Emerging as a Popular Summer Vacation Destination

Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan Autonomous City has designated 'Imjaman Natne Village' in Imja-myeon, Shinan County as the Rural Experience and Recreation Village of the Month for July, in celebration of the summer vacation season.

Imjaman Natne Village is a rural experience and recreation village where visitors can enjoy travel, hands-on activities, and accommodation all in one place. It offers a variety of programs that combine natural ecology with safety education, attracting the interest of family tourists.

Visitors can directly experience rural life and nature through mudflat experiences and smart farm activities. Through sea survival swimming training, they can also develop crisis response skills and increase safety awareness. The village also offers water sports programs such as kayaking and boating, providing unique summer activities.

In particular, the village assigns instructors with professional certifications—including two rural experience guides, one lifeguard instructor, and two rope play instructors—to enhance the safety of activities and improve the quality of service.

Met Sinan Imja - Clam Digging Experience. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam

Accommodation facilities include a community center capable of hosting up to 40 people, seven guest rooms, and five traditional hanok experience rooms, making the village suitable for both group and family tourists.

Imja Island is a well-known tourist destination, famous for its tulip festival in spring and croaker festival in summer. Visitors can enjoy both hands-on experiences and relaxation while tasting croaker, a representative summer health food, making the area noteworthy as a destination that links rural tourism with local festivals.

Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan Autonomous City plans to conduct safety and hygiene inspections of rural experience and recreation villages, rural homestays, and tourist farms by July 16 to prepare for an expected increase in summer tourists, in conjunction with the selection of the Rural Experience and Recreation Village of the Month.

Kim Hyun-mi, Director of Agricultural Policy at Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan Autonomous City, stated, "Imjaman Natne Village is a leading rural tourism destination where visitors can safely and enjoyably experience rural life in nature," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that summer vacationers can visit with peace of mind by enhancing safety management and improving service quality."

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