Imsil-gun, Bungeo Island Ecological Park and Okjeongho Suspension Bridge Tourist Attractions 'Popular'

Oksungho Bungeo Island Ecological Park in Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do, a treasured tourist destination, has recently become highly popular nationwide as spring flowers such as peonies are in full bloom.

According to the county on the 23rd, since its official opening on March 1st with a transition to paid admission, the number of tourists visiting Bungeo Island Ecological Park connected by the Oksungho Suspension Bridge has exceeded 130,000 this month.

Imsil-gun, Okjeongho Bungeo Island Ecological Park, a Four-Season Flower Paradise, Popular Nationwide Tourist Attraction
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The grandeur of the 420-meter-long Oksungho Suspension Bridge combined with the charm of colorful seasonal flowers attracts many tourists from all over the country to Bungeo Island Ecological Park.

Currently, peonies, the symbol of spring flowers, are in full bloom at Bungeo Island Ecological Park and Unjong-ri, Unam-myeon, creating a captivating spectacle that enchants visitors and draws exclamations of admiration.

Bungeo Island Ecological Park held a grand temporary opening ceremony along with the completion ceremony of the suspension bridge on October 22nd last year, attended by a large crowd.

It was operated free of charge for about two months until December 18th last year as a trial run, during which over 500,000 tourists from across the country visited.

Afterwards, nightscape lighting was installed on the suspension bridge and internal facilities of Bungeo Island were refurbished, leading to the transition to paid admission and the official opening on March 1st.

Along with the official opening, the county is continuously creating flower beds to produce beautiful scenery at Yosan Park and Bungeo Island Ecological Park, while steadily expanding various facilities such as parking lots, food zones, rest areas, and trails around Bungeo Island.

County Governor Shim Min said, “We are grateful to the numerous tourists from all over the country who have visited Bungeo Island Ecological Park and Oksungho Suspension Bridge since the official opening on March 1st.”

He added, “As the charm of Oksungho Bungeo Island is just beginning to unfold, we will strive to enhance not only the splendid scenery but also various convenience facilities so that many people can enjoy healing tourism at Oksungho Bungeo Island and regain vitality in their lives.”

Imsil = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Nosik baekok@asiae.co.kr

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