Gwangyang-si Secures 3.1 Billion Won by Being Selected for the 'Starlight Camping Support Project' Competition

A Premier Camping Mecca Embracing Mountains, Rivers, Sea, and Valleys in Korea

Namdo Badatgil Camping Festival and National Forest Camping Competition Positioning as a Camping City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] Gwangyang City, which encompasses mountains, rivers, seas, valleys, and islands such as Baegunsan, Seomjingang, and Baealdo, is expected to emerge as the undisputed camping mecca of South Korea.

On the 3rd, Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that it was the only city in the province selected for the Jeonnam Starlight Camping Support Project, securing a project budget of 3.1 billion KRW, which has accelerated the development of Baealdo Waterfront Park as a camping mecca.

The city plans to add 77 camping sites at the project location, Baealdo Waterfront Park, by December 2024, completing a camping mecca boasting a total of 100 sites including the existing 23 sites.

Gwangyang City has many campgrounds and glamping sites set against beautiful natural environments such as Baegunsan Natural Recreation Forest, Neuraengi-gol Natural Recreation Forest, and Seomjingang Kkeutdeul Village, featuring mountains, rivers, and valleys.

Moreover, a 24-site campground under construction in Geumcheon Valley, one of the four major valleys of Baegunsan, is scheduled to be completed by February next year, further solidifying its position as a camping city.

The city is actively attracting camping programs to align with travel trends that emphasize preferences and experiences and the rapidly increasing demand for camping, while positioning its image as a camping city.

The “Namdo Sea Road Camping Festival,” held three times since August at Baegunsan Natural Recreation Forest, has been evaluated as greatly contributing to promoting the beautiful tourist resources of the southern provinces and improving camping culture.

Additionally, in May next year, the “2023 Jeollanam-do Governor’s Cup National Forest Camping Competition” is scheduled to be held at Baegunsan Natural Recreation Forest, drawing nationwide camping enthusiasts’ attention.

Jung Gu-young, Director of Tourism, said, “The travel culture that seeks to break away from routine daily life and spend leisurely time breathing with loved ones in nature is driving the demand for camping.”

He added, “With the support from being selected for the public project, we will complete South Korea’s largest and best environment camping mecca that encompasses abundant existing camping resources and create a virtuous cycle in the local economy.”

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

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