Sangju City to Create Nation’s First Garden-Style Earthen Road

A Fusion of Landscaping and Wellness

A Healing Earthen Path to Enjoy a Variety of Plants

Expanding Walking Culture and Everyday Healing Spaces

Sangju City in North Gyeongsang Province is expanding the nation’s first ‘garden-style earthen road (earthing road)’ to promote public health and create more recreational spaces for its citizens.

The city announced plans to add a 150-meter section near the existing 300-meter earthen road in Gyesan-dong, resulting in a total of 450 meters of earthing road upon completion.

The newly constructed section will feature ‘PuriStep’, an eco-friendly ceramic flooring material dedicated for barefoot walking.

This flooring is characterized by its excellent drainage and high shock absorption, allowing for comfortable and safe use even after rainfall.

Sangju City’s Nationwide First 'Garden-Style Earthen Path (Eosingil)' [Photo by Sangju City]

In particular, the new section is designed with garden-style plantings and natural curved pathways, enabling visitors to enjoy barefoot walking while appreciating a variety of plants.

A round trip along the entire course covers about one kilometer, offering expected benefits for both health and relaxation.

An official from Sangju City said, “We are dedicated to creating a premium earthing road so citizens can enjoy the latest wellness trends up close,” adding, “We will provide a new recreational space where gardens, nature, and health come together.”

The project will be open to the public soon, following the removal of existing clay blocks, installation of PuriStep flooring, deck stairs, and boundary improvements.

Sangju City’s initiative of combining gardens and health through the earthing road is being recognized as a practical administrative effort that simultaneously encourages walking culture and expands healing spaces in daily life.

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