First Finisher Completes 860km 'Gyeonggi Dullegil' Trail

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The first completers of the 860km walking trail connecting the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province, 'Gyeonggi Dullegil,' have emerged.

Gyeonggi Province recently announced on the 2nd that it personally presented completion certificates and souvenirs to the completers, Mr. Sun Woo-jeong (73, Suwon) and Mr. Lee Gwan-pyo (65, Jecheon, Chungbuk).

The Gyeonggi Dullegil is a walking travel route circling Gyeonggi Province, connecting previously interrupted forest paths, village roads, riverside paths, and embankment roads across 15 cities and counties. After a pilot opening of 340km (from Daemyeong Port in Gimpo City to Seorak Terminal in Gapyeong County) at the end of September last year, the entire route was opened on November 15.

Mr. Sun Woo-jeong and Mr. Lee Gwan-pyo were recognized as completers by stamping 120 stamps at the start and end points of the 60 courses in a stamp book provided free of charge by the province. Completers received certificates certified by the Governor of Gyeonggi Province and regional completion souvenirs, including four character figures (Nuri, Nubi, Ara, Yeondu) and a commemorative silver coin engraved with a serial number for completing the entire route.

The Gyeonggi Dullegil is composed of four regions: Pyeonghwanuri-gil, where reeds sway beautifully in the wind; Gyeonggi Forest Trail, where late autumn foliage and fallen leaves can be admired; Gyeonggi Water Trail, where cool river breezes are felt; and Gyeonggi Coastal Trail, filled with the scent of the sea.

Except for nine sections of national forest roads, travelers can choose and walk any suitable course without prior reservation. Along these paths, visitors can enjoy walking trails frequented by residents such as Pocheon Columnar Joint Trail and Anseong Park Doo-jin Literary Trail, as well as tourist attractions like Sanjeong Lake, Yongchu Valley, Pyeongtaek Hyanggyo, Gungpyeong Port, and Gokang Seonsa Archaeological Park.

An official from the province stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the Gyeonggi Dullegil serves as a foundation for the development of the local tourism industry, contributing to the creation of local jobs and increasing residents' income."

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