Number of Gyeonggi Old Road Finishers Surpasses 1,000

The number of honorary finishers of the Gyeonggi Old Road has surpassed 1,000.

The Gyeonggi Old Road is a trail created through historical verification and modern reinterpretation of the major transportation routes that connected Hanyang to the rest of the country during the Joseon Dynasty.

Currently, it consists of a total of seven routes, 56 sections, and spans 677 kilometers. It has established itself as Gyeonggi Province's representative historical and cultural trail, offering not just a walking path but also opportunities to experience history and cultural heritage.

Visitors to the Gyeonggi Old Road are taking commemorative photos. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Since the opening of the Samnam-gil route in 2013, the Gyeonggi Old Road has been gradually expanded, and now all seven routes are fully completed.

Since October 2022, a total of 1,024 people have been recognized as honorary finishers.

The Gyeonggi Old Road also operates the "Cultural Heritage Explorer Certification System." Participants who walk all seven routes and visit a total of 47 cultural heritage sites can receive a certificate, and the program has been well received, with nearly 200 people currently taking part.

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