Gapyeong Jaraseom Added to 'Gapyeong 9 Scenic Spots' for the First Time in Over 30 Years

Gapyeong-gun Adds Representative Tourist Attraction, Expanding 'Gapyeong 8 Views' to 'Gapyeong 9 Views'

'Gapyeong 9 Sights' poster.

Gapyeong's 'Jaraseom,' where annual jazz and flower festivals are held, has been newly designated as a Gapyeong attraction for the first time in over 30 years.

Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won) announced on the 30th that Jaraseom, known as the festival island and a representative natural ecological tourist destination of Gapyeong, has been newly included in the 'Gapyeong 9 Scenic Views.' With this designation, Jaraseom has become an additional representative tourist attraction of Gapyeong, increasing the original 'Gapyeong 8 Scenic Views' established in 1988 by one.

Since July, Gapyeong County finalized the plan to add Jaraseom as a new tourist attraction after conducting a resident survey, gathering opinions from the county council, and holding the county administration coordination committee.

Jaraseom is a natural ecological tourist site consisting of four islands, each showcasing different charms with the changing seasons. It hosts events such as the Jaraseom Flower Festa and the International Jazz Festival. It has attracted many tourists with its diverse appeal, being selected as one of Korea's Top 100 Nightscapes in 2020 and one of Korea's Top 100 Tourist Attractions for 2023-2024.

The newly designated Gapyeong 9 Scenic Views, including Jaraseom, are: △1st view Cheongpyeong Lake △2nd view Homyeong Lake △3rd view Yongchu Gugok (Yongchu Valley) △4th view Myeongji Danpung (Myeongji Mountain) △5th view Jeokmok Yongso (Domachi Valley) △6th view Unak Mangyeong (Unak Mountain) △7th view Chukryeong Baekrim (Chukryeong Mountain) △8th view Yumyeong Nongae (Yumyeong Mountain) △9th view Jaraseom.

Governor Seo Tae-won stated, “With Jaraseom added to the ‘Gapyeong 9 Scenic Views,’ we will promote Gapyeong’s diverse charms combining nature, healing, festivals, and content, further enhancing its image as a tourist city. We will continue to focus on attracting visitors through expanding tourism infrastructure and sustainable tourism policies.”

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