Hongseong County to Create a Vibrant Theme Park on the West Coast

Aerial View of Seobu Coastal Tourist Road in Hongseong County

In celebration of the Year of Visiting Chungnam, Hongseong County in Chungnam, which is actively working to attract tourists, is adding color to its marine tourism industry as a core project of the 8th popularly elected administration and is building the foundation for a tourism city through design.

Hongseong County has already created the "Rainbow Road," utilizing the spectrum of light along a 1.3km stretch from Namdang Port in Seobu-myeon to Eosa Port, attracting the attention of tourists.

The county plans to captivate visitors by establishing various tourism infrastructures at major western coastal attractions and adding a variety of colors that stimulate emotions.

Additionally, by May, the county will create themed gardens featuring hydrangeas, lavender, and other vibrant flowers along a 1.0km section from Eosa-ri Sunset Park and Sokdong Coastal Park to Hongseong Equestrian Center, offering visitors a unique and enjoyable experience.

In particular, this themed garden project is being jointly carried out by the Departments of Culture and Tourism, Forest and Greenery, and Marine and Fisheries, and is regarded as a model case of interdepartmental cooperation aimed at raising the external profile of the tourism industry, attracting outside tourists, and revitalizing the local economy by securing national and provincial funding.

Along with this, the county plans to maximize synergy by introducing a new theme called "Colorful Wave" to enhance its limited tourism content and as a strategy to extend visitor stays, linking it with the Western Coast Nightscape Landmark Project and the Sokdong Sea View Rest Area and Nightscape Improvement Project.

The differentiated color schemes by region are also noteworthy. The areas around Hongseong Equestrian Center and Hongseong Sky Tower will emphasize strong pink and purple hues, while Sokdong Coastal Park will use cobalt blue tones to create a landscape that harmonizes with the Cheonsuman Sea.

Eosa-ri Sunset Park is expected to create a sensuous atmosphere with a variety of colors reminiscent of the sunset.

Starting this summer, the county also expects to offer visitors new sights and enjoyment with special nightscape event shows at Namdang Port and Hongseong Sky Tower, in addition to the themed gardens at major tourist attractions.

Lee Yongrok, Mayor of Hongseong County, said, "If Hongseong's tourism image has so far been seen as quiet and subdued, it will now be transformed into a vibrant and colorful tourist destination loved not only locally but nationwide."

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