Changnyeong County to Hold 17th Upo Wetland Life Trail Walk on Nov. 14

Follow the Colors of Fall, Follow the Breath of Life
Let's Walk the 'Upo Wetland Life Trail' Together

Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, will hold the 17th Upo Wetland Life Trail Walk on November 14 at the outdoor stage of the Upo Wetland Ecological Center and around Upo Wetland.

Poster for the 17th Upo Wetland Life Trail Walkathon [Photo provided by Changnyeong County]

Organized by the Changnyeong County Saemaul Association, the event is one of the county's signature ecological experience programs and has been held since 2010. It gives participants a chance to admire Upo Wetland's natural scenery in its autumn colors and experience its ecological value.

The walk will feature two routes: a full course and a half course. The 8.4-kilometer full course starts at the outdoor stage of the Upo Wetland Ecological Center, crosses stepping stones and circles Upo Wetland. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The half course is a 5.4-kilometer out-and-back route, with the Sajipo embankment as its turnaround point, and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Participation is free, and on-site registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. A range of additional activities, including performances by guest singers and a raffle, will also take place at the venue.

A Changnyeong County official said, "We hope participants will experience Upo Wetland's beautiful autumn scenery and ecological value firsthand and make special memories through this walk."

The walk is expected to promote Upo Wetland's ecological value and beautiful natural scenery, attract tourists and boost local businesses. It is also expected to establish itself as an ecotourism event that gives participants an opportunity to enjoy health and relaxation in nature while sharing the importance of wetland conservation.

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