Incheon Namdong Dullegil 33km to be developed by first half of next year... 4 courses including barrier-free trail

Connecting Soraepogu, Incheon Grand Park, and the 800-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree Attractions

Namdong Dullegil Course [Provided by Namdong-gu, Incheon]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Namdong-gu, Incheon is set to actively promote a trail construction project that connects major attractions such as Sorae Port, Incheon Grand Park, and the ginkgo trees in Jangsu-dong into one continuous path.

The district announced on the 12th that it held a service report meeting for the 'Basic Plan Establishment for the Namdong Trail Construction Project.' The Namdong Trail is a project to create a 33.5 km walking trail centered around six mountains including Manwolsan, linking parks, rivers, and barrier-free sharing paths for tourism on foot.

In this service, strategies to revitalize local tourism were proposed by utilizing natural environments representing Namdong-gu and cultural tourism resources naturally connected to them, along with various programs and major hub development projects.

The Namdong Trail consists of a total of four courses by theme, and especially plans to connect three barrier-free sharing paths to improve forest accessibility for transportation-vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and people with disabilities.

The first course (tentatively named 'Happiness Connection Path') starts from the Jangsu-dong ginkgo tree, Natural Monument No. 562, and continues to Incheon Grand Park and the barrier-free path of Mansusan. The Jangsu-dong ginkgo tree, over 800 years old, stands 28.2 meters tall with a circumference of 9.1 meters, inspiring awe just by looking at it.

The Mansusan barrier-free sharing path was recently started for forest welfare in the old downtown area. Scheduled for completion in December, this path has an average gentle slope of 6% up to the summit (201 meters above sea level), allowing comfortable climbing for wheelchairs and strollers.

The second course (Fragrance-filled Path) is another route starting from the Jangsu-dong ginkgo tree. It plans to create scenic specialized sections and pocket rest areas by utilizing the pine and acacia trees of Gwanmosan and Jangasan, as well as the flower paths of Jangsuchen and Sorae Wetlands.

The third course (Sky Sea Path), connecting the Janga Mountain barrier-free path to the Youth Media Tower, follows the waters of Sorae Wetlands, Sorae Port’s sea, and the lake in Neulsolgil Park. To enable nature experiences, a 'Branch Path' exploring Sorae Wetlands and a 'Sky Path' offering aerial views of the Metasequoia forest will be created.

The fourth course (Hope Connection Path) extends from the Youth Media Tower to Obong Neighborhood Park, promoting the creation of a cooling fog rest area and habitats for small organisms within the city. From the Youth Media Tower (122 meters), remodeled and reopened from the old Namdong Tower, visitors can see Namsan Tower on clear days.

The district plans to complete the installation of signboards within this year and begin trail construction next year, including connecting major discontinuities and installing convenience facilities along each route, aiming for completion in the first half of the year.

Lee Kang-ho, Mayor of Namdong-gu, said, "The Namdong Trail will become a new tourism resource where people can physically feel and enjoy the natural environment and find relaxation," adding, "We will focus on content development to help revitalize the local economy through synergy with hub tourist attractions."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.