Dongducheon City Opens Unused Soyo Mountain Tourist Area Land as Walking Trail for Citizens

Dongducheon City Begins Construction on 'Soyo Forest Healing Space Project'
Old Facilities Removed to Create Forest Trails and Nature-Friendly Landscaping

On October 2, Dongducheon City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Park Hyungdeok) announced that it has begun construction on the 'Soyo Forest Healing Space Project.' The project aims to transform the long-neglected site of the former Soyo Campground within the Soyo Mountain tourist area into a nature-friendly healing space.

Dongducheon City Begins Construction of 'Soyo Forest Healing Space Project'. Photo by Dongducheon City

The core goal of this project is to create a comfortable rest area on the unused land for citizens. The plan includes removing outdated facilities such as existing pavement, curbstones, and fences, and applying eco-friendly designs by building forest trails and rest areas.

In particular, the city will create a themed space with unique landscaping trees such as birch planted in areas where old trees have been cleared, allowing visitors to experience different charms throughout the four seasons. In addition, the project will establish shelters and photo zones where citizens can relax, aiming to develop the site into an experiential healing space rather than just an ordinary park.

A Dongducheon City official stated, "The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by December this year, and we plan to continuously expand rest areas and convenience facilities through 2027. In the future, we will connect this with the broader Soyo Mountain development project to create a healing destination where people of all ages can enjoy relaxation in their daily lives."

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