Come See the Fantastic Autumn Flowers at Okjeongho, Jeonbuk

Suspension Bridge and Bungeo Island Ecological Park Flooded with Tourists
Visitors Flock from All Over the Country on Weekdays and Weekends Alike

The ecological park on Bungeo Island in Okjeongho, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, where autumn flowers are in full bloom, is bustling with tourists from all over the country.

According to Imsil-gun on the 23rd, regardless of weekdays or weekends, tourists are flocking to Okjeongho Suspension Bridge and Bungeo Island Ecological Park to enjoy the autumn flower scenery, including chrysanthemums, gujeolcho (Aster yomena), and cosmos.

Tourists are lining up to see the fantastic autumn flower scenery, including chrysanthemums, Korean asters, and cosmos, at the Okjeongho Suspension Bridge and Crucian Carp Island Ecological Park in Imsil, Jeonbuk.
[Photo by Imsil-gun]

As of the 20th, the number of visitors to Bungeo Island Ecological Park reached approximately 354,000, surpassing last year's figure of about 347,000 for the same period. On weekends, thousands of tourists from all over the country gathered, averaging 6,000 to 7,000 visitors per day.

There is a special reason why Bungeo Island Ecological Park is gaining popularity day by day. In line with the Imsil N Cheese Festival at the end of September this year, a total of 13,900 chrysanthemum pots were placed in Bungeo Island Ecological Park and Yosan Park, which is 1,650 pots more than originally planned, creating a rich autumn landscape.

Crossing the 420-meter suspension bridge, a famous attraction of Okjeongho, chrysanthemums are arranged along the walking path on Bungeo Island, displaying chrysanthemums themed around three concepts: autumn festival, lake scenery, and autumn sky in a wide space. It is also popular as a photo zone where visitors can take commemorative photos with chrysanthemums as the background.

Grass species such as sukreong (Saccharum) and eunsacho (silver grass) harmonize with the chrysanthemum pots, and about 20,000 autumn flowers of 13 species, including marigold, angelonia, and celosia, are planted in existing flower beds. The 9,900㎡ area is covered with waves of white gujeolcho, the herald of autumn, spreading throughout Bungeo Island, making it impossible to take your eyes off even for a moment.

Strolling around Bungeo Island while admiring chrysanthemums, autumn flowers, and gujeolcho, visitors reach the metasequoia path. Here, you can find a flower hill full of cosmos, an indispensable symbol of autumn.

Imsil-gun has sown and transplanted cosmos over an area of 10,000㎡ from last summer through autumn. This area is located at the tail part of Bungeo Island, where the autumn silver grass sways beautifully along the waterfront, becoming an unmissable scenic spot.

Mayor Shim Min said, "Imsil-gun successfully held the Imsil N Cheese Festival this year. We are continuously striving to make Imsil a happy and enjoyable place to visit anytime, not just during the festival period." He added, "We hope more people will come to Bungeo Island Ecological Park to fully enjoy autumn and spend healing time."

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