6th Gamaksan Flower Star Travel in Geochang Opens for 24-Day Run Until October 11

Opening Ceremony Held at Byeolbaram Hill on Gamaksan

Autumn Flowers Such as Asters and Gujeolcho on Display

Enhanced Transportation Measures with Vehicle Reservation System, Shuttle Buses, and Nighttime Closure Introduced

The “6th Gamaksan Flower Star Travel,” an autumn tourism event in Geochang County, Gyeongnam Province, began its 24-day run with an opening ceremony on September 18.

On this day, the county held the opening ceremony of the 6th Gamaksan Flower Star Travel at Byeolbaram Hill on Gamaksan in Namsang-myeon under the theme “A Purple Pause for Myself.”

[Photo by Geochang-gun] Hongki Lee, Governor of Geochang-gun, Seongbeom Shin, Member of the National Assembly, Jusook Pyo, Chairman of Geochang-gun Council, Janghyun Park, President of Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, and other key guests and local residents are taking a commemorative photo at the opening ceremony of the 6th Gamaksan Flower Star Journey held on the 18th at Byeolbaram Hill, Gamaksan.

The ceremony was attended by Lee Hong-gi, Governor of Geochang County, Shin Sung-bum, Member of the National Assembly, Pyo Ju-suk, Chairperson of the Geochang County Council, Park Jang-hyun, Director of the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, as well as officials from various organizations, local residents, and tourists.

The event featured a pre-ceremony performance by Gayageum singer Seo Eun-mi, followed by welcome remarks and performances by local residents. Residents from Eoullim Village in Namsang-myeon gave a group performance, and the Sandeul Gaebi traditional music troupe from Sinwon-myeon participated with a street performance.

At the event site and across Byeolbaram Hill on Gamaksan, autumn flowers such as asters and gujeolcho have been planted. The venue is arranged to allow viewing against the backdrop of wind turbines and the mountain peak’s natural scenery. Attractions such as a giant kite and FPV (First-Person View) drones are also being operated. The key change to this year’s event is the implementation of new transportation measures.

Byeolbaram Hill is located at the top of Gamaksan, and during the event period, vehicle congestion on the access road and around the venue has repeatedly occurred as visitor cars concentrate at certain hours.

To address this, Geochang County has introduced a vehicle reservation system for visitors, shuttle bus operations, and nighttime closure measures this year to reduce inconvenience for residents and visitors alike.

The vehicle reservation system is designed to control the number of cars accessing the venue to minimize congestion during peak times. The county also plans to operate shuttle buses, dispersing visitor arrivals and providing on-site management as needed based on real-time traffic conditions.

A key focus this year will be whether the newly implemented transportation measures can effectively mitigate vehicle congestion near the event venue. The county will continuously monitor traffic flow and visitor conditions throughout the event, taking on-site action if necessary.

Lee Hong-gi, Governor of Geochang County, stated, "Gamaksan Flower Star Travel is organized to offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy flowers, stars, and the mountain’s peak scenery together. We will closely monitor the event operations and the new transportation measures to minimize inconveniences for both residents and visitors."

The 6th Gamaksan Flower Star Travel will be held for 24 days, from today until October 11, at the Byeolbaram Hill area of Gamaksan.

During the festival, a variety of performance programs such as busking, the Starlight Hill Music Concert, and magic shows will be offered, along with participatory activities for visitors, including drone experiences and a stamp tour.

[Photo by Geochang-gun] Purple aster chrysanthemums are blooming across Byeolbaram Hill in Gamaksan, Namsang-myeon, Geochang-gun, creating an autumn landscape.

Throughout the event period, Geochang County will focus on visitor safety management and transportation measures, as well as checking the operation of the reservation system and shuttle buses.

In particular, the county will prioritize monitoring traffic flow and parking during peak visitor hours such as weekends and public holidays to reduce any inconvenience that may arise when entering the venue.

Because Gamaksan Flower Star Travel attracts large numbers of autumn visitors, causing recurring congestion and inconvenience for local residents, it is crucial to see how effective the introduction of the vehicle reservation system and shuttle buses proves to be. Effective management of safety, transportation, and reducing disruption to local residents will be just as important as attracting tourists for ensuring the sustainability of the event.

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