A Full View of Hangang and Namsan!... Dongjak-gu Yongyangbongjeojeong Park Natural Yard Opens

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Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park Natural Yard

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) announced that it has completed the creation of the ‘Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park Natural Yard,’ a natural forest concept within the city, and will open it to residents on the 30th.

Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park, located about 200 meters uphill from the representative cultural asset Yongyang Bongjeojeong at the southern end of Hangang Bridge, boasts an excellent view from the summit where visitors can enjoy a panoramic sight of the Han River, Yeouido, and Namsan all at once.

Since the 6th local government administration, the district has been promoting the ‘Tourist Attraction Development around Yongyang Bongjeojeong’ as a future growth project by integrating historical, cultural, and natural resources, with the creation of Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park being one of the core unit projects.

The first phase of the park creation project, the Natural Yard, aimed to transform the park surroundings, which were nothing more than neglected hillsides until a few years ago, into a natural forest within the city and return it to the residents.

Through this project, the following were implemented: ▲ installation of a walking trail (deck road) leading to the park summit ▲ creation of a sky-view deck photo zone ▲ planting of trees and distinctive herbaceous plants considering soil and seasonal conditions to supplement vegetation.

Additionally, various experiential facilities were prepared for family visitors, including ▲ a children’s ‘Natural Playground’ ▲ a ‘Mystical Alumia Tree’ using LED lighting ▲ ‘Footprint Gobos Lighting,’ where the spacing between footprints gets closer as you climb uphill ▲ and a shadow photo zone.

To commemorate the opening to residents, a simple opening ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on the 30th with Dongjak-gu Mayor Lee Chang-woo and others in attendance, and a resident-participation history and culture experience program called ‘Yongbongi Nareusha’ will be held until May 8.

In particular, considering the severe situation due to COVID-19, the opening ceremony will omit pre-event activities and guest speeches, and will strictly follow quarantine guidelines such as disinfection and temperature checks of attendees.

Meanwhile, the district plans to complete detailed projects for tourist attraction development by next year, including the second phase of park creation, ‘Observation Deck Installation,’ and ‘Historical and Cultural Space Creation’ themed on the historical value of Yongyang Bongjeojeong.

Lee Chang-woo, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “I once happened to climb to the summit of Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park at the suggestion of a resident, and the night view I saw there was more magnificent than anywhere else I have seen in Seoul.” He added, “I hope many citizens visit Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park with their families and loved ones to relax while looking at the Han River and find leisure in the open observation deck.”

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