Hwacheon County's Sanso-gil Walking Event Draws More Than 2,000; Participants Immerse Themselves in Autumn Along the Bukhangang River

Record-high turnout, with more than 600 group tourists joining in
Enjoy autumn foliage on an 8-km walk linking a primeval forest trail and a pontoon bridge over the Bukhangang River

The "2026 Hwacheon County Residents' Sanso-gil Walking Event," which follows the Bukhangang River and forest trails ablaze with autumn foliage, was held on Oct. 31, drawing a record-high turnout of more than 2,000 people. In addition to county residents and soldiers, more than 600 group tourists who had traveled through tour agencies also took part.

Participants in the 2026 Hwacheon County Residents' Sansogil Walking Event, held on the 31st, enjoy the autumn scenery as they walk along the banks of the North Han River. A record high of around 2,000 people, including county residents, military personnel and tourists, took part in the event. Provided by Hwacheon County.

The event followed an approximately 8-kilometer course that started at the circular amphitheater in the Yongam-ri Community Sports Park in Hanam-myeon, passed through the primeval forest trail in Wira-ri, Suppeuro Bridge, Sallanggyo Bridge, Daei-ri and a pontoon bridge, and returned to the starting point.

After the prize draw, participants walked along the Bukhangang River and enjoyed the autumn scenery. In the primeval forest in Wira-ri, Hanam-myeon, they walked along a red clay path and admired the fall foliage. From Suppeuro Bridge, a pontoon bridge over the Bukhangang River, they took photos of the scenery where the river and forest meet. The vivid foliage and bright yellow ginkgo trees also caught the participants' attention.

At Sallanggyo Bridge, the turnaround point, a flower tea tasting and a small concert added to the enjoyment of the walk.

Hwacheon County plans to develop the Bukhangang Sanso-gil into a nationally renowned walking destination by creating large flower gardens in Daei-ri, Hwacheon-eup, and on Bungeoseom Island, and operating the pontoon bridge year-round.

Participants in the 2026 Hwacheon County Residents' Oxygen Road Walking Event, held on the 31st, enjoy the autumn scenery as they walk along the banks of the Bukhan River. The event drew a record number of more than 2,000 people, including local residents, soldiers and tourists. Photo provided by Hwacheon County.

Hwacheon County Governor Kim Sehun said, "The Hwacheon stretch of the Bukhangang Sanso-gil is a destination that can compete with the best walking courses in the country. We expect even more people to visit once a long flower garden is created along the river in Daei-ri, Hwacheon-eup."

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