'UNESCO Double Award Winner' Yeoncheon-gun, Creating an Ecotourism City for 'Healing and Relaxation' in Nature

Activation of Hantan River Global Geopark, Installation of Night Lighting on Imjin River Peace Nuri Trail

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province is accelerating the creation of an ecological tourism city where visitors can enjoy relaxation in nature.

According to Yeoncheon-gun on the 6th, major tourism infrastructure projects are underway, including the activation of Hantan River Global Geopark, the Imjin River Biosphere Reserve project, and the construction of a columnar jointing tourism center.

By December 2022, a total project cost of about 11.5 billion KRW will be invested to maintain the geological attractions of the Hantan River and operate educational and tourism programs.

In January, a marketing strategy for geopark tourism products was established, and plans are in place to develop linked tourism products and revitalize the local economy.

To activate the Imjin River Biosphere Reserve, an ecological tourism program will be developed by next year with a total project cost of about 6.4 billion KRW.

Previously, in June 2019, Yeoncheon Imjin River was registered as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

A basic plan for DMZ ecological tourism has also been established to develop tourism products and operate programs.

Additionally, by 2024, with a total project cost of about 15 billion KRW, a columnar jointing tourism center with a total floor area of 2,500㎡ and three above-ground floors will be constructed in Dong-ri 72, Misan-myeon. The county plans to hold an architectural competition in the second half of this year.

The county also installed night lighting on the Imjin River Peace Nuri-gil, a popular trekking course.

The night lighting on the Peace Nuri-gil section creates a colorful scenery centered on the lighting tunnel at the entrance of the walkway, blending the subtlety of the cherry trees on the left and the splendor of the arched flower beds on the right.

The night lighting decorates Peace Nuri-gil with colorful lights every day from 8 PM to 9 PM.

County Governor Kim Kwang-chul said, "Yeoncheon, a UNESCO double crown city, is a clean city where you can enjoy healing and relaxation in nature," adding, "We will revitalize the local economy along with tourism by leveraging Yeoncheon's excellent resources."

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