“An 80km Journey with Stamps”… Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification Program Launched

Pocheon City Draws Attention with the Launch of Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification Program

On May 12, Pocheon City announced that it is operating the "Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification Program" to promote tourism on the Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail, the representative walking tour course of the Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark.

Pocheon City operates the "Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification System" to promote tourism on the Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail, the representative walking course of the Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark. Provided by Pocheon City

The Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail is a representative geo-trail that stretches across Yeoncheon, Pocheon, and Cheorwon. This walking course allows visitors to experience the Hantangang River's canyons, columnar joints, and diverse geological landscapes up close. The entire trail consists of 14 courses and spans approximately 80 kilometers.

Visitors who wish to participate in the completion certification program can receive a completion passport at one of three locations: the Pocheon Hantangang Global Geopark Center, the Yeoncheon Imjingang Nature Center, or the Cheorwon Columnar Jointing Trail Sundam Ticket Office. They can then stamp their passports at various certification stations set up along the trail.

The Columnar Jointing Trail is composed of seven courses in Pocheon, five in Yeoncheon, and two in Cheorwon. Participants who complete all courses within each area will receive a completion certificate for that section, and those who finish all 14 courses will be awarded a certificate for completing the entire trail. Visitors who obtain a certificate may also purchase a commemorative item if they wish.

Pocheon City expects that this completion certification program will provide visitors with an in-depth experience of the Hantangang River's geological attractions and surrounding tourist resources, while also encouraging repeat visits and contributing to the revitalization of local tourism.

Pocheon City operates the “Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification Program” to revitalize tourism on the Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail, the representative walking tourism course of the Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark. Provided by Pocheon City

An official from Pocheon City stated, "The Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail Completion Certification Program is designed to help visitors experience the many attractions of the Hantangang River in a more engaging way. We will continue to develop tourism content that highlights the value of the Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark, including a trail running event on the Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail planned for this autumn."

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