Nearly 200,000 Visitors Flock to Seonunsan as Red Spider Lilies Reach Their Peak

Local Businesses Thrive Amid Flower Tourism Boom

As the red spider lilies blanket the foothills of Seonunsan under the autumn sunlight, the number of visitors to Seonunsan Provincial Park in Gochang has surged significantly. With the flowers reaching their peak beauty, around 200,000 visitors have recently flocked to the park, once again highlighting Seonunsan as a top autumn flower tourism destination.

Visitors continue to come to Seonunsan Provincial Park in Gochang County, where the red cluster amaryllis have reached their peak bloom, resulting in more visitors than last year. Provided by Gochang County Office.

According to the Seonunsan Provincial Park Management Office on September 29, the cumulative number of visitors to Seonunsan this year has reached 197,816 as of now, marking an increase of 30,684 compared to 167,132 during the same period last year. Notably, between September 25 and 27, when the red spider lilies were in full bloom, a total of 104,550 people visited Seonunsan. On the final day of the Chuseok holiday, September 27, alone, over 38,000 people visited in a single day.

The red spider lilies, which are an autumn hallmark of Seonunsan, bloom before their leaves, allowing their vibrant red flower stalks to stand out against the green forest backdrop. Large clusters of these flowers turn the forest trails and temple surroundings a vivid red, creating Seonunsan’s unique autumn scenery. When the flowers bloom all at once, visitors can find clusters of red spider lilies along the paths to and from Seonunsa Temple, with many taking photos and soaking in the fall atmosphere.

The vivid colors created by the clusters of red spider lilies, the lush forests, and the serene autumn scenes blending with Seonunsa Temple, along with autumn outings timed perfectly with the peak bloom, are all drawing visitors to Seonunsan. The influx of people coming to view the red spider lilies has also invigorated local businesses, as visitors head to nearby Pungcheon Eel Market Streets, restaurants, and shops.

The red spider lilies of Seonunsan reach their peak between mid and late September every year, establishing themselves as a signature autumn tourist attraction in Gochang. Gochang County plans to expand the planting areas for the red spider lilies, widening the spaces within Seonunsan where visitors can enjoy these brilliant flowers.

A Seonunsan Provincial Park official said, "Thanks to the beautiful bloom of this year's red spider lilies, many visitors have come to Seonunsan," and added, "We will continue to expand the planting areas so that even more people can enjoy Seonunsan’s breathtaking autumn landscapes."

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