Gwanak-gu Byeolbitnaerimcheon Ecological Landscape Improvement Becomes a 'Healing Spot'

Investment of 600 Million KRW for Vegetation-Based Creation and Green Space Expansion to Improve Byeolbitnaerimcheon Ecological Landscape... Seasonal and Diverse Colorful Scenery with Vegetation Planters, Climbing Roses, Shrubs, and More

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) has taken another step forward in becoming a beautiful and vibrant healing space through consecutive ecological landscape improvements at Byeolbitnaerimcheon, following last year.

The district completed the second phase of the ‘Byeolbitnaerimcheon Ecological Landscape Improvement Project’ covering from Dongbang 1-gyo to Bongnim-gyo, transforming it into a healing space within the forest that harmonizes with nature, establishing it as a representative attraction of Gwanak-gu.

Byeolbitnaerimcheon is an 11 km-long stream originating from Gwanaksan Mountain, flowing into Anyangcheon and then the Han River. It is a popular spot for many citizens; however, during the first phase of improvement last year, the spacing of vegetation planters somewhat limited the effectiveness.

To address the shortcomings of the first phase and create a greener urban landscape, the district invested 600 million KRW of local funds to establish vegetation bases and expand green spaces, completing the second phase of the Byeolbitnaerimcheon ecological landscape improvement project last May.

First, continuing from last year, supplementary vegetation planters were installed in each section, and 3,299 climbing roses along with 7,731 shrubs such as golden euonymus and Kerria japonica were planted to create a richer and more diverse seasonal color palette.

Additionally, 44 hanging flower pots were installed on two major bridges within Byeolbitnaerimcheon, bringing the total number of hanging flower pots on seven bridges in the area to 264. This provides pedestrians with the joy of walking and creates a distinctive, colorful, and visually rich path that people want to stroll along.

Furthermore, the newly created green belt around Gwanchun-ro, along with the existing rose colonies established on the median strips of Nambu Sunhwan-ro, Kkachigogae, and the main entrance of Seoul National University, synergistically enhance the overall landscape of Gwanak-gu. This is expected to contribute to improving the city’s image and strengthening its competitiveness.

Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, “With the second phase of the Byeolbitnaerimcheon ecological landscape improvement project following last year, we have created a green, walkable Byeolbitnaerimcheon where citizens can heal and enjoy throughout all four seasons. We will continue to do our best to ensure that Byeolbitnaerimcheon becomes a healing space for residents weary from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, a representative resting place in Seoul, and a unique attraction.”

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