Iksan City to Add More Sessions of "Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel"

Pilgrimage-Style Healing Travel Program
Participant Satisfaction Rate Reaches an Impressive 94.7%

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province announced on November 4 that, in response to strong interest from tourists, it will additionally operate the pilgrimage-style healing travel program 'Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel'.

The '2025 Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel' program has attracted a total of 446 participants, with 92.9% of them being visitors from outside the region.

Iksan City will additionally operate the pilgrimage-style healing travel program 'Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel'. Photo by Iksan City

The participant satisfaction rate was very high at 94.7%, and the recommendation rate to acquaintances reached 61.4%. This suggests that the authenticity of the journey and the satisfaction with the experience are naturally leading to word-of-mouth promotion.

Based on the high level of interest and satisfaction among travelers, the city will add a total of three additional sessions (six teams) on November 21-22, November 28-29, and December 5-6. This fall and winter, a journey along the tranquil paths of Iksan awaits both citizens and tourists, offering an opportunity for inner reflection.

This year's Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel program featured four major religious and cultural heritage sites-Won Buddhism Central Headquarters, Mireuksaji, Dudong Church, and Nabawi Catholic Church-linked with local attractions such as Agape Garden and Gosrak.

Participants healed their minds through pilgrimage, meditation, and leisurely walks, while also experiencing the historical and cultural depth of Iksan. Notably, this year saw a significant increase in participants under the age of 50, with more families and young people joining, establishing the program as a healing journey that spans generations.

Building on this success, the city plans to continue expanding its stay-type healing programs that combine religious and cultural heritage with tourism content. Through these efforts, Iksan aims to become a nationwide hub for healing journeys.

A city official stated, "Thanks to the continued enthusiastic response from participants, we have decided to offer additional sessions this year," adding, "We will further enhance the Seongji Hyeyumgil Diaroun Iksan Travel program so that it can become a signature healing journey encompassing wellness, pilgrimage, and cultural experiences."

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