Jangseong-gun Selected for 'Ecological Green Tourism Contest Project'... Secures 280 Million Won

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Yoo Doo-seok) announced on the 27th that the project "Green Topia Exploration Journey with Hong Gil-dong" was selected for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's "2022 Ecological Green Tourism Contest Project," securing a total of 280 million KRW including national funds.

The goal of this contest project is to enhance the tourism resource value of the "Hong Gil-dong Theme Park," which is themed around the historical figure Hong Gil-dong who lived in Jangseong, thereby promoting regional economic creation and revitalization.

The Hong Gil-dong Theme Park is equipped with the original restored birthplace of Hong Gil-dong, a mountain vegetable experience center, an ecological learning center, a traditional Korean archery range, a youth camping site, and accommodation facilities (Cheongbaek Hanok) on a site of 275,763㎡.

It is also a tourist destination where the Hong Gil-dong Dance Flower Road Festival is held every May along with the Hwangryong River.

However, since its opening in 2004, the facilities have significantly aged, and the number of visitors has been declining.

The county plans to improve the aging facilities through remodeling work and expand convenience facilities.

They will also focus on fostering tourism content utilizing the historical and cultural value and ecological resources of the Hong Gil-dong Theme Park.

Various programs will be developed, including family-oriented experience programs, stay-type tourism items, and content using AR and VR.

A county official said, "We will do our best to transform the Hong Gil-dong Theme Park into an attractive place that families can enjoy together."

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu chg6001@asiae.co.kr

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