Naju Yeongsangang River to Be Painted Red with Blooming Poppies on the 20th

A 160,000 Square Meter Flower Field Created
Yellow Poppies Introduced for the First Time
Tourism Anticipated in Connection with the Skate and Korean Beef Festival

The large-scale flower poppy fields created by Naju City along the Yeongsangang River are about to reach full bloom, attracting both locals and tourists.

On May 14, Naju City announced that it has established a flower poppy complex covering approximately 160,000 square meters along the Yeongsangang Riverbanks and the Dulseom Island area, officially starting preparations to welcome tourists.

This flower complex is characterized by vibrant red poppies stretching alongside the Yeongsangang River amidst clouds of baby's breath, and they are expected to reach their peak around the 20th.

In particular, the Dulseom section features a mix of pink and white poppies centered around the red poppies, and for the first time this year, yellow poppies have been introduced, creating an even more colorful landscape.

Naju City is creating a flower poppy field covering approximately 160,000 square meters around the Yeongsangang River embankment and Dulseom area to welcome tourists. The flower poppies are expected to be in full bloom around the 20th of this month.
[Photo by Naju City]

The intense waves of red flowers blended with various hues are expected to offer visitors a unique visual experience.

For visitor convenience, the city has installed photo zones, benches, and parasols, and has also built a scenic wooden deck that serves as a prime location for taking memorable photos.

To improve accessibility, free parking lots have been set up around the Yeongsangang River Sports Park and the entrance to Dulseom Island.

Naju City is providing real-time updates on the blooming status via the official SNS accounts of the relevant department, so that citizens and tourists can enjoy the poppies at their most beautiful.

It is also anticipated that visitors will be able to enjoy both the flower poppy complex and the region’s signature food festival through the '22nd Yeongsanpo Skate and Korean Beef Festival,' which will be held from May 22 to 24.

Dongryul Lee, Director of the Safety and Urban Construction Bureau of Naju City, said, "We expect the waves of red poppies along the Yeongsangang River to offer special memories and healing to tourists visiting Naju."

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