Gangjinman Ecological Park Transforms into a Multifunctional Cultural Space

Gang Jinwon County Governor "Expand Infrastructure to Attract 5 Million Tourists"

[Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-su] On the 28th, Gangjinwon, the governor of Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, visited Gangjinman Ecological Park to inspect the progress of large-scale public projects such as the creation of a local garden and the ecological exploration learning center project.

Gangjinman Ecological Park was revealed to be home to 1,131 species of animals and plants, twice the average of 11 estuaries on the southern coast, according to a detailed survey of estuarine ecosystems conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Research in 2014.

Since the installation of the national ecological trail in the 200,000-pyeong reed bed in 2015, efforts to develop Gangjinman as a tourist resource have continued, and after seven years, it has been reborn as a complex cultural space.

At Gangjinman Ecological Park, the ecological exploration learning center, which offers a panoramic view of the scenic Gangjinman, is scheduled to be completed by mid-August this year, and a local garden covering 8.1 hectares is being created with a goal of completion next year.

In June, a bicycle travel center was completed where bicycles can be rented, and a well-equipped bicycle road runs along the Gangjinman reed forest.

As part of the Smart Green City project, 26 species of trees and flowers such as Puzonamu, Meonnamu, Eunmokseo, Honggashnamu, and Eoksae were planted along an 830-meter section next to the bicycle road to provide a resting space for visitors. In addition, a children's park, ecological experience center construction, urban ecological axis restoration project, and sunset landscape creation project are underway.

In the long term, the plan is to designate Gangjinman, a treasure trove of ecological diversity, as a national garden and develop it into a nationwide tourist destination.

Gangjinwon, governor of Gangjin-gun, said, "The number of visitors to Gangjinman Ecological Park has surpassed Gaudo and is emerging as the best tourist destination in Gangjin. Once various development projects, including the ecological learning center scheduled for completion in August this year, are completed, more tourists will visit." He added, "We will strive to attract 5 million tourists by maintaining the clean nature, which is an attractive element of Gangjin, and expanding infrastructure."

Meanwhile, the 'Gangjinman Dancing Reed Festival,' which could not be held this year due to COVID-19, will be held for the first time in three years. It will open on October 28 and run for 10 days until November 6, preparing to soothe the weary hearts of residents and tourists suppressed by COVID-19 in the open Gangjinman.

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-su gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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