Creation of 'Swim;Hills' Next to Kyunggi High School in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu

Planted 25,000 Flowering Plants to Transform Neglected Walkway into Eco-Friendly Trail

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has completed the creation of a healing walking path called ‘Shwim;Hills’ this month, designed to help residents relax by planting 25,000 flowering plants and installing shade shelters along neglected pedestrian paths in the area.

Since May, the district has been renovating a 400m fence line next to Gyeonggi High School in Samseong-dong (between Cheongdam Station on Line 7 and Bongeunsa Station on Line 9) to create a nature-friendly walking path. They installed the style brand ‘Mimiwi Gangnam’ sculpture and leaf-shaped shade shelters, and planted 25,000 flowering plants such as Liriope and crape myrtle, transforming the area into a resting space.

In particular, stone benches shaped like the Samseong Fortress and indirect lighting for pedestrian safety at night were installed on the ‘Mimiwi Gangnam’ sculpture. At the entrance of the walking path, a plaque explaining the origin of Gyeonggi High School provides an additional point of interest for residents.

Earlier, in April, the district renovated the embankment at the confluence of Segokcheon and Tancheon streams and created a healing park called ‘Sasaek-ui Shimteo (Contemplation Rest Area).’ Nearby, a 9,100㎡ public vegetable garden was established and allocated to 200 households, demonstrating efforts to create an urban environment that supports the local community.

A district official stated, “The creation of walking paths for healing residents’ minds and improving quality of life is Gangnam-gu’s unique ‘Fil (必) Environment City’ project,” adding, “We will continue to lead the way in creating a nature-friendly urban environment befitting the prestigious Gangnam area.”

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