Gochang County Holds 'Samcheonrigil Education' Program for Ecotourism Activists

Held at Ungok Ramsar Wetland and Gochang Eupseong Fortress

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on the 12th that it conducted education on the Jeonbuk (Sam)Cheonri-gil for about 20 local ecotourism activists and guides.

The participants attended expert lectures on Jeonbuk Cheonri-gil and Samcheonri-gil, and explored the Un-gok Ramsar Wetland area, Gochang Eupseong Fortress, and Nodong Reservoir, which are part of the Cheonri-gil course, together with professional guides.

Gochang County conducted Jeonbuk Samcheonri-gil training for about 20 local ecotourism activists and guides. Photo by Gochang County

They also participated in activities such as the Cheonri-gil stamp tour and ribbon tying, gaining practical experience to strengthen their capabilities as future guides for Cheonri-gil visitors.

This training, held over two days on the 10th and 12th at Un-gok Ramsar Wetland and Gochang Eupseong Fortress, featured Dr. Cheon Jungyun, a research fellow at the Jeonbuk Institute, and Director Do Yangsu of the Jeonbuk Ecotourism Promotion Support Center.

They provided useful information to the participants about the operation of Jeonbuk Cheonri-gil and the creation of Samcheonri-gil, and shared insights on the direction of ecotourism promotion.

Since 2017, North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province has selected 3 to 4 premium walking trails in each of its 14 cities and counties to create the Jeonbuk Cheonri-gil, and plans to connect and improve existing walking paths in each city and county to establish the Samcheonri-gil by 2027.

Currently, the county has established a total of three Cheonri-gil courses, including two Un-gok Wetland Ecological Trail courses and one Gochang Eupseong Fortress Trail, allowing visitors to explore the region's outstanding ecological, cultural, and historical resources all at once.

Choi Soonpil, Head of the World Heritage Division of Gochang County, said, "We hope that local activists will gain a deeper understanding of the value of Gochang County's ecotourism resources and contribute to realizing sustainable tourism based on this understanding."

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