Sancheong Hwangmaesan to Be Newly Developed as a Natural Recreation Forest

Sancheong-gun Promotes Unique Recreation Forest Utilizing Azaleas, Stars, and Wind for Scenic Views

County Governor Lee Seunghwa is inspecting the site of the Hwangmaesan Natural Recreation Forest development project in Sancheong.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is promoting the ‘Sancheong Hwangmaesan Natural Recreation Forest Development Project,’ themed around azaleas, stars, and wind.

According to the county on the 22nd, the Korea Forest Service designated and announced Hwangmaesan in Sancheong, famous for its native azalea colonies and silver grass, as a natural recreation forest on February 15.

The county plans to preserve and manage the azalea colonies while creating a distinctive natural recreation forest by utilizing Hwangmaesan’s representative scenic resources: azaleas, stars, and wind.

The project direction prioritizes the preservation of natural scenery and minimizes damage. The plan is to develop the natural recreation forest by reflecting new ideas while utilizing the excellent forest resources of Sancheong Hwangmaesan.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sancheong Hwangmaesan was known as a famous spot attracting more than 600,000 visitors annually. Once the natural recreation forest is established, it is expected to enhance visitor convenience and contribute to revitalizing the local economy.

On the day of the site visit, County Governor Lee Seung-hwa said, “Our county has the highest forest area ratio in Gyeongnam at 77.3%. In particular, we have excellent forest resources such as Jirisan and Hwangmaesan,” adding, “We will do our best to expand and supplement forest recreation facilities so that Sancheong-gun can become an advanced city in the forest sixth industry.”

Meanwhile, Sancheong Hwangmaesan, the last subpeak of the Taebaek Mountain Range, is known as the place where the patriotic monk Muhak Daesa meditated during the Goryeo Dynasty. Centered around Hwangmaejong at San 1 Beonji, Beoppyeong-ri, Chahwang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, a rocky cliff extends southeast, making it so beautiful that it is called a small Geumgangsan.

In spring, azaleas and rhododendrons embroider the mountains and rivers with pink hues, and in autumn, silver grass waves white, forming a silver wave.

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