Naju-si, Hydrangeas in Full Bloom at Neureoji Observatory and Bitgaram Lake Park

In June, when the full bloom of summer flowers begins, hydrangeas are in full bloom throughout Naju, Jeollanam-do.

According to the city on the 18th, the representative hydrangea spot in Naju is still the Neureoji Observatory area in Donggang-myeon.

Hydrangeas blooming at Bitgaram Lake Park in Naju.
Photo by Naju City

Famous as a place where you can see the Korean Peninsula terrain, Neureoji Observatory attracts a continuous line of visitors around this time every year to enjoy the hydrangeas blooming in full glory, each showing their own splendor.

Starting from the Yeongsangang riverside, the forested road where you can enjoy both the dense forest and hydrangeas stretches over a 1.5 km section, making it especially popular for riding.

The hydrangea varieties at Neureoji Observatory include Sansuguk, boasting vivid pink and sky blue colors, and two types of Wedding Bouquet, blooming in a total length of 400 meters across three locations, lined up like a parade.

First, at the entrance of the observatory, lush hydrangeas are planted over about 160 meters. The gentle slope makes it easy for people of all ages to go up and down without difficulty.

Hydrangeas in full bloom around Neureoji Observatory in Donggang-myeon, Naju-si.
[Photo by Naju-si]

Then, colorful hydrangeas await visitors along an 80-meter stretch toward the pavilion and about 160 meters beyond the observatory.

Especially, the refreshing shade here and there makes the summer heat bearable. Since they are expected to be in full bloom until the 23rd, it is highly recommended to visit Neureoji Observatory in Naju this weekend.

Besides Neureoji Observatory, there is another famous spot in the heart of the city where you can see hydrangeas. While most large flower complexes including hydrangeas are located in the outskirts, about 10,000 hydrangea bushes are planted in the Bitgaram Lake Park area, right in the middle of the Innovation City, attracting attention.

Hydrangeas in full bloom around Neureoji Observatory in Donggang-myeon, Naju-si. [Photo by Naju-si]

A city official said, “The hydrangeas planted together with citizens over 5,500㎡ around Baemesan in Bitgaram Lake Park last March are creating a beautiful landscape.”

In the Bitgaram Lake Park area, two types of hydrangeas, Limelight and Summer Love, stretch endlessly over a 1.3 km section, and nearby there is a loess trail suitable for barefoot walking, making it especially popular among citizens and tourists.

From the Bitgaram Observatory near the hydrangea complex, visitors can enjoy an open view and beautiful night scenery.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “I hope you make unforgettable precious memories with Naju’s hydrangeas this weekend,” and added, “We will continue to create a beautiful Naju throughout all four seasons to increase citizen satisfaction and promote local economic revitalization through attracting tourists.”

Naju = Kim Yukbong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr

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