[Harumanbo] The Path to Watching the Sunset in the Field... Pyeongtaek 44 Course

From Gunmungyo Samgeori to Sindae 2-ri Village Hall
The Anseongcheon Fields Where the Children's Song 'Noeul' Lyrics Were Born

The Gyeonggi Dullegil ‘Pyeongtaek Course 44’ stretches from Gunmongyo Samgeori to the Shindae 2-ri Village Hall. The section is 21.9 km long and is expected to take about 5 hours and 55 minutes to complete. The difficulty level is ‘very easy.’ It is also a course where you can see the sunset over the fields.

The starting stamp placed at Gunmongyo Samgeori features a drawing of Pyeongtaek Nongak. Designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1985, Pyeongtaek Nongak was born from the combination of Paengseong-eup Pyeonggung-ri Dure Nongak, which was passed down in Pyeongtaek surrounded by the wide fields called Sosaetdeul, and the Utdari Nongak of the Gyeonggi region’s professional performance troupe.

Walking across Gunmongyo, you can encounter vast fields of silver grass and reeds on the banks and wetlands of Anseongcheon. This place, established as a local attraction, transforms into a silver world in autumn. It is also the birthplace of the lyrics of the children’s song ‘Noeul’ (Sunset). The lyrics, “On the autumn hill dressed in colorful clothes, the red sunset is burning,” are said to have been written while watching the sunset gently fall over the fields across Anseongcheon.

Crossing the fields leads you into Paengseong-eup town. Passing through the town’s Rodeo Street, you can see a small earthen fortress called ‘Nongseong.’ Nongseong, a remnant of an old fortress, is located on a hill in the plain area, offering a panoramic view of the surroundings. In summer, the contrast between the sky and the color of Nongseong’s hill makes it a famous spot for photography.

Leaving Nongseong and meeting Anseongcheon again, you arrive at Naeri Cultural Park. Created for citizens, Naeri Cultural Park presents a peaceful atmosphere along with Anseongcheon. From the forest path and observatory in the middle, you can appreciate the beauty of Anseongcheon.

Walking about 10 km along the bicycle path following Anseongcheon, you will come across Pyeongtaek International Bridge. Walking along the Dullegil while looking at the bridge, you enter the Shindae-ri village road. The arrival stamp placed at Shindae 2-ri Village Hall features the Paengseong-eup Guesthouse. Built during the reign of King Hyeonjong of the Joseon Dynasty, the guesthouse was originally small but gradually expanded due to Pyeongtaek’s geographical significance as a transportation hub. The Paengseong-eup Guesthouse is said to have been used as a place where the local magistrate paid respects and other regional officials stayed.