“Sound of Waves Crashing on Pebbles... Walking Along Yangyang Seorak Beach”

Walking Event on the 9th at Yangyang, Gangwon: 'Mongdol Sound Road · Path Where Dreams Come True'
Experience Healing by Walking Along Yangyang's Coastal Paths Including Seorak Beach and Naksansa Temple

Yangyang-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-ha) announced on the 7th that the ‘Mongdol Sound Trail & Dream Fulfillment Trail’ walking event will be held from 10 a.m. on the 9th at Seorak Beach in Yangyang.

The "Mongdol Sound Road & Dream Fulfillment Road" walking event will be held from 10 a.m. on the 9th at Seorak Beach area in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. The photo shows the scene from last year's walking event. Photo by Yangyang County Office

The ‘Mongdol Sound Trail’ is a walking path where visitors can enjoy the cheerful sound of waves breaking on the round pebbles, making it a beloved healing tourist spot for residents and tourists alike. The ‘Naksansa Dream Fulfillment Trail’ is a course passing through Naksansa Temple, allowing visitors to experience the scenery and atmosphere around Naksansa.

This event is hosted by the Ganghyeon-myeon Prosperity Association and the Ganghyeon-myeon Village Chiefs’ Council of Yangyang-gun, supported by Yangyang-gun, Yangyang-gun Sports Council, Naksansa Temple, and Yangyang Cultural Foundation. It was organized to provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the sound of waves breaking on the round pebbles and the serene atmosphere of the thousand-year-old Naksansa Temple together.

The Seorak Beach in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, where the 'Mongdol Sound Road & Dream Fulfillment Road' walking event will be held on the 9th. Photo by Yangyang County Office

The walking section of the ‘Mongdol Sound Trail’ covers a round trip distance of 5.4 km from Seorak Beach, passing Jeongam Beach, to the park in front of the Ganghyeon-myeon Office. The ‘Dream Fulfillment Trail’ walking section covers a round trip distance of 4.8 km from Seorak Beach, passing through the Iljumun Gate and Hongyemun Archway of Naksansa Temple, to the Haesugwaneum Statue.

The participation fee is free, and anyone can join. On the day of the event, registration is available on-site from 9 a.m. The event will not only be a simple walking event but will also provide souvenirs to those who complete the course and hold a raffle for prizes.

Poster for the 'Pebble Sound Path & Path Where Dreams Come True' walking event held on the 9th at Seorak Beach, Yangyang, Gangwon Province. Image provided by Yangyang County Office

An event official said, “We expect this walking event to offer participants the wonderful scenery of Yangyang’s beaches and the tranquil atmosphere of the thousand-year-old Naksansa Temple,” adding, “We hope many people will join to take care of their health and enjoy healing.”

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