Geumcheon-gu Hannaecheon Riverside Barley Field and Canola Flower Path Create Countryside Scenery Trail

Promotion of Urban Landscape Path Project Linked with Sipri Cherry Blossom Road This Year... Creation of Three Themed Scenic Paths: Rural Landscape Path, Urban Landscape Path, and Ecological Experience Path by 2023

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Anyangcheon is a stream that originates west of Baegunsan in Uiwang-si, passes through Gunpo, Anyang, Gwangmyeong, and Seoul’s Geumcheon, Guro, Yangcheon, Yeongdeungpo districts, and joins the Han River.

The section of Anyangcheon passing through Geumcheon-gu is called ‘Hannaecheon’.

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) is promoting a ‘Theme Scenery Path’ project utilizing the riverside to make Hannaecheon a local attraction enjoyed not only by residents but also by tourists.

The district plans to create three themed scenery paths along the entire 7.6km stretch of Hannaecheon by 2023: ▲Countryside Scenery Path ▲Urban Scenery Path ▲Ecological Experience Path.

As the first step, last June, the Anyangcheon rose garden was expanded, in November the ‘Cheongbori-gil’ (Green Barley Path) around Geumcheon Bridge was created, and this April, a canola flower path was established between Doksan Pedestrian Bridge and Haan Bridge, forming the Countryside Scenery Path.

By planting canola flowers and green barley, which could be seen on countryside paths, the project soothes the nostalgic longing of the parent generation who left their hometowns during industrialization to live in the city, and allows children to experience rural scenery that is hard to see in urban areas.

The district plans to complete the rural scenery path by October this year with autumn scenery paths planted with cosmos and buckwheat, and spring scenery paths with spring flowers next year.

Additionally, this year, in connection with the famous Shilli Cherry Blossom Path of Hannaecheon, an urban scenery path project including a hydrangea garden, butterfly garden, and health park will be promoted along the section from Gwangmyeong Bridge to Cheolsan Bridge.

The Ecological Experience Path, including healing forests and ecological trails, will be created by 2023 as a space for psychological stability and coexistence through ecological experiences.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “Looking at the Hannaecheon Countryside Scenery Path, I felt childhood memories and nostalgia sweep through my heart, and lying on the bench along the Green Barley Path brought calmness and comfort to my mind. Through the creation of themed scenery paths reflecting residents’ opinions, we will make Hannaecheon a beloved local attraction for many residents and visitors.”

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