Gangwon Province Approves Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden, Expanding to Six Sites by 2030

Gangwon Province Approves Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden Development Plan
Total Project Budget of 15.4 Billion Won Invested in Uiam Lake’s Jungdo Area; Completion Targeted for 2027
Expansion to Six Provincial Gardens by 2030
Establishing Regional Hubs for Garden Tourism

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on the 16th that it plans to approve the Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden development plan and expand the number of provincial gardens in the province to six locations.

Kim Jintae, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, announced on the 16th that he plans to approve the plan for the development of the Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden. Provided by Gangwon Province

The Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden will be a lake-style garden utilizing the scenic lakeside of Uiam Lake, to be created on approximately 18 hectares in the Jungdo-dong area of Chuncheon. With a targeted completion year of 2027 and a total project budget of 15.4 billion won, the garden will feature themed gardens, experiential facilities, and convenience amenities.

Provincial gardens are differentiated gardens developed by utilizing the unique mountains, lakes, and natural environments of each region. Currently, Gangwon Province is investing a total of 56.6 billion won in five cities and counties for the development and operation of provincial gardens. The Yeongwol Dong-Seogang Provincial Garden has been expanded from the existing Yeondang Garden to Cheongnyeongpo Garden and is now in operation. Additionally, the Yanggu DMZ Punchbowl Provincial Garden, Inje Yongdae Provincial Garden, and Pyeongchang Cheongoksan Provincial Garden are being developed in phases. The Gangneung Jumunjin Hyangho Provincial Garden is currently undergoing the relevant design and licensing procedures.

The Yeongwol Dong-Seogang Provincial Garden, designated as Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province’s first provincial garden, was created by utilizing the waterfront scenery where the Donggang and Seogang rivers meet. The area around Cheongnyeongpo, which has recently gained fame as a filming location for movies, has attracted attention as a complex tourist destination where visitors can enjoy both the garden and local tourism resources.

The Yanggu DMZ Punchbowl Provincial Garden is being developed by utilizing the basin terrain and natural environment around Haean-myeon, and is being promoted in connection with the ecological and peace tourism resources of the DMZ border area. The Inje Yongdae Provincial Garden is being developed as a rest and healing-focused garden based on the natural scenery near Seoraksan Mountain and Baekdamsa Temple. The Pyeongchang Cheongoksan Provincial Garden utilizes the natural landscape of the Yukbaek Majigi area at an elevation of 1,250 meters.

The Gangneung Jumunjin Hyangho Provincial Garden project centers on the Jumunjin lagoon (Hyangho) area and utilizes the waterfront scenery; land acquisition, design, and licensing processes are currently underway.

Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province stated, “Although the Chuncheon Hosu Provincial Garden project was somewhat delayed due to land acquisition issues, we have determined that it is feasible as Chuncheon City has now presented a plan for moving forward, so we plan to approve it today. By 2030, we will complete the creation of six provincial gardens in the province to strengthen our landscape competitiveness.”

Meanwhile, in order to be promoted to the status of a national garden, provincial garden designation must precede.

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