🌊 Taean Train Trip : Coastal Sand Dunes & Chollipo Arboretum (Nov 19)
A one-day autumn journey featuring Taean’s iconic wind-shaped sand dunes, the famous Chollipo Arboretum, and the golden sunset at Mallipo Beach.
If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Chungnam, the Retro Romantic Train is the perfect choice.
This special route is available for one day only — November 19.
From the moment you step on board, you’re surrounded by the nostalgic mood of 1970s–1980s Korea—
live music, retro snacks, photo zones, and fun events all happening inside the train.
It’s not just transportation.
It’s an “on-the-move retro theme park” filled with fun + nostalgia + nature + healing all day long.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, and parents alike.
And the best part? You can enjoy this entire experience for only 85,000 KRW.
📌 Product Information
Product Code: KQ08120838
Date: November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) — One-day trip
Transportation: Paldo Market Special Train
Availability: 15 seats remaining (Minimum 15 participants required)
Boarding Stations: Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan
🚂 Retro Romantic Train Highlights – Taean Train Trip 2025
🎸 Live acoustic guitar performance
🎹 Accordion + trot yodel songs
👮♂️ Retro school uniform photo zone
⭐ Nostalgic “lucky draw” event
🧺 Retro snack cart (dalgona, soda, boiled eggs)
📸 Black-and-white receipt photo printer — the ultimate retro souvenir
This experience is rare even in Korea, so it’s highly recommended for international travelers!
🧾 Inclusions & Exclusions (Taean Train Trip 2025)
✔ Inclusions
Round-trip train fare
Local shuttle transportation
One meal included (Taean’s signature Gegukji stew)
Admission to Chollipo Arboretum
Snacks (soda & boiled eggs)
On-board retro events
₩10,000 Onnuri voucher
Service & handling fees
❌ Exclusions
Meals not included in the program (dinner)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
📍 Meet-Up Information (Taean Train Trip)
Meeting point: Seoul Station, 3rd floor, in front of the Korail Tourism Development banner
Final instructions sent 1–2 days before departure via text message
If you don’t receive it, call 1544-7755
❗ Important Notice
The Retro Romantic Train program is operated with support from the
Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation and the Korea Tourism Organization.
Photos and video may be taken during the trip.
If you do not consent to filming, participation is not possible.
(Portrait rights agreement will be signed on the departure day.)
💡 Lucia’s Tip for Taean Train Trip
This booking page is Korean-only!
Foreign travelers can easily reserve using Chrome auto-translation.
It’s a local-only product not listed on official English websites—so you’ll be traveling with Korean locals and enjoying a very authentic trip.
🔗 Reservation
👉 Korail Tourism Development: 기차여행은 코레일관광개발
🚂 Travel Itinerary – November 19 (Wednesday): Taean Train Trip
🔶 [Departure] Retro Romantic Train #4543
📍 Depart Seoul Station 08:04
(Yeongdeungpo 08:18 → Suwon 08:42 → Pyeongtaek 09:06 → Cheonan 09:26)
➡ Arrive Hongseong Station 10:12
※ Temporary schedule; final information sent 1 day before departure
※ Arrive 20 minutes early for boarding
※ Final timings may change 3–4 days before departure
🚌 [10:20] Board shuttle – Move to Taean
🍲 [11:10] Lunch Included – Taean’s Signature Gegukji
A local specialty stew made with blue crab and kimchi—one of Taean’s most beloved coastal dishes.
🚌 [12:00] Shuttle – Move to next stop
🏖 [12:40] Sinduri Coastal Sand Dunes – Korea’s Largest Wind-shaped Dunes
Formed over 15,000 years since the Ice Age
Created as sand traveled inland through strong coastal winds
A protected natural heritage site where you can observe the unique dune ecosystem
An otherworldly landscape shaped by wind, waves, and time
🚌 [14:00] Shuttle – Move to next stop
🌲 [14:20] Chollipo Arboretum – Guided Tour + Hinoki Aroma Sachet Making
Korea’s first private arboretum, established by Dr. Min Byung-gal, an American-born Korean citizen (1962)
Guided tour with a professional gardener
Learn what plants shine in the autumn season
Discover hidden stories of the arboretum
Experience the colors and textures of Taean’s fall foliage
Craft activity: Hinoki (cypress) aroma pouch making
🚌 [16:50] Shuttle – Move to next stop
🌅 [17:00] Mallipo Beach – Sunset Viewpoint (Dinner on your own)
One of Taean’s most iconic West Coast beaches
Known for dramatic sunset colors and wide open shoreline
Free time to enjoy photo spots and seaside walks
🚌 [18:20] Shuttle – Return to Hongseong Station
🚂 [Return] Retro Romantic Train #4544
📍 Depart Hongseong Station 19:40
(Cheonan 20:28 → Pyeongtaek 20:48 → Suwon 21:11 → Yeongdeungpo 21:40)
➡ Arrive Seoul Station 21:53
Meals
Lunch: Included
Dinner: Free time (self-payment)
💙 Disclosure
This post is not sponsored by Korail in any way.
I receive no payment, benefits, or collaboration support from Korail or related organizations.
I’m sharing this program simply because it is a beloved local travel experience among Korean travelers,
and I genuinely believe it offers great value and an authentic way to explore Chungnam.
🔗 Next Destination: Seosan Train Trip
Want to continue your Retro Romantic Train adventure?
Check out the Seosan Train Trip — a heartwarming journey filled with healing forests, traditional markets, lakeside walks, and local culture.
👉 Read more here: Spectacular Seosan Train Trip 2025 – Ganwolam Wish Lanterns, Gaeamsa Temple & Haemieupseong Fortress