Gyeonggi-do Opens 'Gyeongheung-gil' Historical and Cultural Exploration Trail on the 20th

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] 'Gyeongheung-gil,' a section of 'Gyeonggi Old Road,' a representative historical and cultural exploration trail in Gyeonggi Province connecting Uijeongbu and Pocheon, will open on the 20th.

It is the fifth of the six major routes of Gyeonggi Old Road. When 'Ganghwa-gil' is established next year, all six major routes of Gyeonggi Old Road will be completed for the first time in 10 years.

According to Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation on the 18th, Gyeonggi Old Road is a historical and cultural exploration trail created to allow people to walk the paths and experience history and culture based on the six major roads (Yukdaero) described in the 'Dorogo' written by Shin Gyeong-jun, a practical scholar of the Joseon Dynasty.

Since its launch in 2012, four routes have been established: ▲ Samnam-gil (Gwacheon to Pyeongtaek, 99.6 km) ▲ Uiju-gil (Goyang to Paju, 56.4 km) ▲ Yeongnam-gil (Seongnam to Icheon, 116 km) ▲ Pyeonghae-gil (Guri to Yangpyeong, 125 km).

The newly opened Gyeongheung-gil consists of eight sections (89.2 km) connecting Uijeongbu and Pocheon.

It was famous during the Joseon Dynasty as a route connecting Hanyang (Seoul) and the northern region of Hamgyeong Province, as well as a path to Geumgangsan (Diamond Mountain).

Starting from Mangwolsa Station in Uijeongbu, it passes through notable sites such as Bukhansan Dullegil, Banwolseongji, Baekroju, Geumsujeong, and Hantan River Geopark, extending to the boundary between Pocheon City and Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province. Notably, section 6 of Gyeongheung-gil passes through Pocheon Art Valley and adds a themed route for experienced hikers that traverses the Cheonjusan ridge, enhancing the exploration experience.

The province plans to open the last of the six major routes, Ganghwa-gil (Gimpo, 46 km), around June next year. Once all six routes are completed, a large-scale historical and cultural exploration trail spanning 532.2 km across 19 cities and counties in the province will be established.

Visitors wishing to use Gyeonggi Old Road, including Gyeongheung-gil, can freely visit without prior reservations or procedures.

For user convenience, the province has developed a dedicated smartphone app called 'Gyeonggi Old Road,' which provides overall maps and route guidance. Additionally, when arriving near major points or cultural heritage sites, users can listen to audio explanations about the heritage, and through GPS location features, they can also certify completion of the trail.

To commemorate the opening of Gyeongheung-gil, the province plans to hold various events such as a Gyeongheung-gil completion event. For more details, please refer to the Gyeonggi Old Road website.

A provincial official stated, "Gyeongheung-gil is a walking trail based on the old roads of the Joseon Dynasty connected with local cultural resources," adding, "We hope many residents will visit this path filled with beautiful scenery."

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