Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Launches Unique Local Travel Program "Weekend in Gyeonggi"

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization are operating "Weekend in Gyeonggi," a local travel program from August to October, departing from conventional trips centered on famous tourist spots and instead offering new ways to experience resources close to residents’ daily lives.

Through this program, travelers can enjoy unique experiences tailored to their preferences, such as reading books in their local hill forests, tasting grapes in vineyards during their prime season, comparing different rice flavors, and creating their own pottery pieces.

The program is organized around five local resources: Gyeonggi-san (local hill forests), Songsan grapes, Icheon rice, Gyeonggi ceramics, and Namhansanseong Fortress. It is divided into five themed weeks: "Back Hill Week," "Sweet Week," "Rice Strength Week," "Small Wonder Week," and "Liberation Week." A total of 17 sessions will be held across 7 cities, with 3 sessions in August, 6 in September, and 8 in October.

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization has also prepared "Liberation Week" specifically for office workers, timed to coincide with Friday afternoon half-days. Set in Namhansanseong Fortress in Gwangju, this program offers a special Friday afternoon, starting with the "Friday Liberation Diary" running event on Friday the 28th. Other activities include "My Liberation Log," a photo journaling walk to capture the scenery of Namhansanseong Fortress, and "One Sentence of Recovery," where participants share comforting words with each other. These programs combine history, nature, rest, and recovery.

Registration opens on the official website (https://www.gglocaltour.com) starting on the 14th. Applications for the August programs will be accepted first, with registration for the September and October programs to follow sequentially. Looking ahead, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization plans to establish an integrated brand called "Weekly Gyeonggi Local Travel," positioning "Weekend in Gyeonggi" as the region’s flagship local travel brand.

A Gyeonggi Tourism Organization official stated, "In Gyeonggi Province, attractive local resources can be found not only in famous tourist spots, but also within everyday life, such as local hill forests, farms, rice, and pottery. We hope this program encourages people to discover Gyeonggi Province from a new perspective and experience special weekend trips tailored to their tastes."

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