'Reopening of Nationally Designated Scenic Site Access at Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri'

Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, lifted the traffic restrictions on certain sections of the nationally designated cultural heritage scenic site ‘Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri’ and reopened access starting from the 30th.

Due to the risk of falling rocks in some areas of ‘Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri,’ access had been restricted with disaster safety lines and fences to ensure visitor safety. Subsequently, with permission from the Cultural Heritage Administration for changes to the site, safety measures such as installing rockfall prevention nets and warning signs about rockfall risks were implemented.

Nationally Designated Cultural Property Scenic Site 'Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri' Reopens to Traffic.

The term Gaebiri in ‘Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri’ means a cliff (biri) where dogs (gae) walked or a riverside (gae) cliff (biri). It stretches along the Nakdong River, spanning Yongsan-ri and Sinjeon-ri in Namji-eup, offering a beautiful view of the Nakdong River’s scenic landscape.

It is especially an ideal tourist route adjacent to the canola flower fields where the 18th Changnyeong Nakdonggang Canola Festival will be held from April 13 to 16.

A county official stated, “As Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri was selected as one of the 12 excellent tourist destinations in Gyeongnam Province during the 2022 Korea Safe Travel Campaign, we will ensure thorough inspections and maintenance of facilities to prevent accidents and make it a safe and attractive destination for tourists.”

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