Jeongeup-si 'Solti Village·Wollyeong Wetland' Selected as Safe Summer Tourist Destinations

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 18th that Solti Village and Wolryeong Wetland have been selected as one of the ‘2022 Summer Non-face-to-face Safe Tourist Destinations Top 25’ by the Korea Tourism Organization.

The Solti Forest selected this time is the forest of Solti Village at the foot of Naejangsan, which was designated as a national park in 1971.

Wolryeong Wetland is a wetland adjacent to Solti Forest and was designated as a national ecotourism site along with Solti Forest in 2018.

Solti Forest is formed as a beautiful primeval forest of the national park, and Wolryeong Wetland consists of four wetlands, containing the natural history of a mountain village on a ridge transitioning into a wetland.

It is a pristine natural environment inhabited by endangered species such as the flagship species jewel beetle and true yellow amaryllis, as well as 733 native plant species.

At the Solti Forest Ecological Experience Center, various exploration programs are conducted, including specialized ecological interpretation such as the Botanic Expedition and Eco-birding with eco-managers.

There is also an ecological playground for children and a meditation area where adults can enjoy wind chimes, a local pottery craft, and the sounds of nature.

A city official said, “Solti Village and Wolryeong Wetland are non-face-to-face tourist destinations that anyone can enjoy safely,” and added, “We ask for the interest of travelers looking for safe tourist destinations to soothe villages tired from COVID-19.”

Meanwhile, the Top 25 Non-face-to-face Safe Tourist Destinations by season are confirmed by the Korea Tourism Organization based on recommendations from local governments among lesser-known tourist spots with low congestion.

Through deliberation by a selection committee composed of tourism experts, the best domestic tourist destinations for safe and comfortable travel are selected by season.

For more details, please check the Korea Tourism Organization website, Korea Tourism Online.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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