Imsil-gun Opens 'Wang-ui Sup National Leisure Camping Site' at Seongsusan on the 20th

Published 18 Oct.2023 11:37(KST)

Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, is currently advancing the Seongsusan tourism development project, which preserves the historical value of the founding legends of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Amid this, the delegation process for the Wang-ui Forest National Leisure Camping Site, established within the Seongsusan Recreation Forest, has been completed, and it will officially open on the 20th.

Seongsusan Wangui Forest National Leisure Camping Site. [Photo by Imsil-gun]

According to the county on the 18th, the newly opened Wang-ui Forest National Leisure Camping Site consists of 14 auto camping sites, 6 caravans, and 4 cabin houses, equipped with convenience facilities such as a book cafe, lawn plaza, and forest playground.

The National Leisure Camping Site was created to establish a wholesome leisure and recreation culture for families, allowing visitors to enjoy camping in a pleasant natural environment without a heavy financial burden.

The caravans and cabin houses come with basic supplies inside, enabling anyone to enjoy camping without bringing their own equipment.

In particular, the cabin houses are located within a cypress forest, providing an environment where visitors can fully experience nature.

Reservations for using the camping site can be made on the website starting from the 20th, and the usage hours are from 2 PM to 11 AM the following day.

The county expects to offer tourists enjoyable activities and sights combined with forest healing through eco-friendly facilities.

Hwang Jung-ha, CEO of Doosan Forestry Co., Ltd., entrusted with the operation of the camping site, said, “We plan to run various programs to provide campers with joyful memories,” adding, “We will make Seongsusan Wang-ui Forest National Leisure Camping Site a landmark of Imsil by providing a comfortable resting space.”

County Governor Shim Min said, “We will prioritize the convenience of visitors to Seongsusan so that many tourists visit and contribute to the local economy,” and added, “To this end, we will do our best to expand convenience facilities in the Seongsusan area and prevent water pollution to create a representative tourist destination that residents expect.”