Siheung City Draws Attention with Barrier-Free Open Tourism Program "Together at Gatgol Ecological Park"

Six Special Programs for People with Disabilities to Be Held This Month
Mayor Lim Byeongtaek: "Creating an Inclusive Tourism Environment for All"

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province is drawing attention by offering a special travel program for people with disabilities.

Participants of the barrier-free open tourism event held on the 12th at Siheung Gatgol Ecological Park are taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Siheung City

According to Siheung City on May 14, the city has been operating a barrier-free open tourism program for people with disabilities called "Together at Gatgol Ecological Park" since May 12.

This event is a special program organized in connection with the Korea Tourism Organization's May "Month of Visiting the Sea" campaign. On May 12, the event featured various activities for visually impaired individuals and their companions, including an ecological guided tour of Gatgol Ecological Park, a photo tour with a professional photographer, group recreation, and a barrier-free salt field experience.

Lim Byeongtaek, Mayor of Siheung, stated, "We have prepared this barrier-free open tourism program so that everyone can share the joy of marine tourism," and added, "We will continue to create an inclusive tourism environment for all."

Following the event on May 12, the city also plans to hold events for about 150 people with disabilities on May 14, 16, 21, 23, and 28. Detailed schedules and participation information can be found on the official website of the "Month of Visiting the Sea" campaign.

Meanwhile, "Siheung Gatgol Ecological Park," located at 724-32 Janggok-dong, Siheung, is an eco-tourism site where visitors can experience a sea environment and salt field activities within the city. It was also selected as an "Open Tourism Destination" in the "2024 Korea Tourism Star" awards by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.

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