Muan-gun Opens Hwangto Mudflat Sunset Trail Along the Haesong Pine Forest

Published 25 Aug.2020 10:08(KST)

Solo Stepping Stone Rest Area, Family Beach, and Other Contactless Tourism Options Available

The construction of the Sunset Road along the Muan Coastal Tourism Circuit was completed, and it was officially opened on the 17th. (Photo by Muan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 25th that it has completed the construction of the Muan Coastal Tourism Circuit Road Sunset Path, which received 15.4 billion KRW in national funding over five years, and officially opened it on the 17th.

This road is 8.9 km long with a width of 6 to 8 meters, stretching from Jogumnaru in Mangun-myeon to Bongoje in Hyeongyeong-myeon. It includes 6 km of roadway and sidewalks, 3 km of pedestrian-only paths, and three parking lots. The route is divided into sections named Meeting Road, Nature Happiness Road, Sunset Resting Road, and Slow Walking Road.

The Sunset Path is the first road created to highlight the natural value of Tando Bay’s pristine mudflats, sandy beaches, pine forests, and beautiful sunsets. It is themed as “Muan Coastal Tourism Circuit Road Hwangto Gaetgil 600-ri, the First Road Slow 1 Slow Happiness Sunset Path.”

Muan County is currently promoting follow-up projects including a Sunset Path tourism theme park centered around the pine forest and a roadside tree planting project. Upon completion next year, facilities such as an octopus observatory, waterfront deck, walking trails, tree-lined roads, parks, and rest areas will be installed, expected to serve as a new coastal tourist destination.

Additionally, to enable contactless tourism, facilities such as a solo stepping stone rest area, family beach, personal small forest, mini camping site, contemplative forest, and sunset photo zones will be established.

A Muan County official stated, “We will make every effort to promote the Sunset Path to attract many tourists by leveraging the advantage of high accessibility via the airport, KTX, and expressways,” adding, “Starting next year, we are considering holding events linked to the Korean New Deal projects, such as marathon races, walking festivals, and e-mobility competitions, while adhering to COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”