[One Day Walk] Passing Through a Cozy Village Road to the Refreshing Sea... 'Gangneung Baugil Course 7'

'Baugil,' which captures the mountains and rivers of Gangwon Province, is a natural and human-friendly walking course. The 'Gangneung Baugil Course 7' is designed to start from Haksan Odokttegi Transmission Center, pass through Jeonggam-i Village, and arrive at Anin Port. It is a total length of 15.4 km, taking about 6 hours, traveling from historic villages in Gangneung to the sea.

Crossing a bridge from Haksan Odokttegi Transmission Center, you can see two large stone pillars standing in the middle of a rice field. These are the Dangganjiju of Gulsansa Temple. Dangganjiju are used to hang and support flags during temple ceremonies. It is said that the largest Dangganjiju in Korea belongs to Gulsansa, which gives an idea of the temple's scale.

Leaving the Dangganjiju behind and crossing the Geumgwang-ri fields, you will reach Jeonggam-i Village. The name means a village full of affection and persimmons. Upon entering the village, you can see persimmon trees lined up along the road. There is also a well-maintained hiking trail in this village, with a story that a servant who fell in love with a wealthy family's daughter escaped along this path. It is said that young couples who pledge their love on this trail will have their wishes come true.

Continuing the course, after passing a small lake, you will encounter the coast with Hasidong and Anin sand dunes, where the scent of the sea is strong. These coastal dunes, formed 2,400 years ago, were designated as the first 'Ecological Landscape Conservation Area' on the East Coast in 2008, but due to recent severe erosion, access nearby is restricted. Instead, there is an ecological trail among short pine trees across from the dunes. Passing through the seaside pines rooted in the sandy ground, you arrive at Hasidong beach. Here, you can see 62 rare coastal dune plants, including Gomsol reforestation, barley grass clusters, and Haerancho.

Walking while feeling nature, you approach the destination, Anin Port. Anin, a small port south of Gangneung, is famous for skate fish. After completing Baugil Course 7, refresh yourself by enjoying a cool bowl of skate fish mulhoe to relieve your fatigue.

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