Chudongseom, Okryong-myeon, Gwangyang-si, a Place Where You Gaze at the Majestic Baegunsan Mountain

Enjoy Sanmeong and Gureummeong on Useom Preserving Time & Araetseom Cultivating Sky Garden

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do is attracting attention by introducing ‘Baegunsan Chudongseom,’ where you can meet the majestic Baegunsan Mountain in the deep blue autumn.

Baegunsan Chudongseom, located in Okryong Chusan-ri, is a natural river island formed by the impact of Typhoon Rusa in 2002, consisting of the Upper Island and the Lower Island.

The Upper Island is a tranquil garden where old trees such as plane trees and cherry trees, which have marked the passage of time, harmonize with lush bamboo groves.

Crossing the bridge over Dongcheon, bamboo stands in a row as if guarding, and a 200-year-old protected hackberry tree spreads its branches wide to warmly welcome visitors.

Passing through the maze-like bamboo forest, the large plane trees turn yellow, and variegated liriope and golden euonymus also ripen into autumn.

From the pavilions placed here and there, laughter-filled conversations of family travelers occasionally remind one of the tranquility.

Following Dongcheon, where densely packed reeds sway, you arrive at the Lower Island where the Sky Garden stands tall.

The Sky Garden, which spirals up along a winding path, is a place to gaze upon the majestic Baegunsan Mountain.

Sitting on the bench under the three trees standing shoulder to shoulder at the summit, you can breathe in the spirit of the green Baegunsan and enjoy mountain gazing and cloud gazing.

The photo zones recording stories originating from Baegunsan, such as the Samjeong legend, Gorosoe, and the Okryongsa Camellia Forest, also arouse interest and guide visitors into mysterious legends and history.

Park Soon-gi, head of the Tourism Division, said, “Chudongseom, transformed into an ecological park from the scars left by Typhoon Rusa, is a healing space where you can rest while enjoying a panoramic view of Baegunsan.”

He added, “With ample pavilions and benches, it is a spacious area perfect for quietly spending time alone or enjoying an autumn outing with family.”

Gwangyang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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