Imsil-gun Plants Winter Flowers Including Cheongbori at Bungeo Island Ecological Park

Published 30 Nov.2023 14:22(KST)

Okjeongho Bungeo Island Ecological Park in Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, is set to offer beautiful memories this year-end with the planting of winter flowers and the creation of winter photo zones.

According to the county on the 30th, about 32,000 plants including ornamental cabbages, white chrysanthemums, winter pansies, and blue barley were planted in Bungeo Island Ecological Park to herald the winter season.

These species are highly cold-resistant and bloom vibrantly and beautifully even in the harsh winter, providing a rich visual experience.

Okjeongho Crucian Carp Island Ecological Park. [Photo by Imsil-gun]

In particular, the main photo zone at the entrance of the Okjeongho Suspension Bridge, made using ornamental cabbages and barley, has been reborn in the shape of a four-leaf clover symbolizing luck, combining the flower language of barley meaning ‘prosperity’ and ornamental cabbage meaning ‘blessing.’

This carries a meaningful wish for great fortune for visitors in the upcoming Gapjin year.

Photo zones celebrating Christmas will be placed throughout the park, offering unique sights with large trees, snowmen, deer, and Santa Claus sculptures.

Bungeo Island Ecological Park received great love last autumn with chrysanthemums, cosmos, and Korean asters.

The county plans to decorate the park with Santa ornaments using existing trees to create a harmonious atmosphere with nature.

Additionally, to enhance the winter scenery, the installed bird hides on the trees improve aesthetics and add warmth.

The county is committed to maintenance and supplementary landscaping to showcase the seasonal scenery of Okjeongho Suspension Bridge and Bungeo Island throughout the year.

Meanwhile, from January 1 to February 2024, the Okjeongho Suspension Bridge and the interior of Bungeo Island Ecological Park will be temporarily closed for repair work lasting two months.

County Governor Sim Min said, “I hope everyone spends a happy year-end and New Year at Bungeo Island Ecological Park, harmonized with the Okjeongho waterfront despite the cold weather,” adding, “We will continue to strive for better landscape creation in the future.”