Sequentially Established in Samcheong, Sungin, and Waryong Parks
Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) is creating the "Inwangsan Barefoot Walking Trail," aiming to open it in November this year. Jongno-gu plans to sequentially establish barefoot walking trails starting from Inwangsan Park to Samcheong Park, Sungin Park, and Waryong Park.
The first location for the barefoot walking trail is the side road area around Inwangsan Sunrise Hill (179-1 Okindong), which had been suffering from illegal parking. The district will remove the concrete pavement here and create a 134-meter-long barefoot path.
Additionally, auxiliary facilities such as a loess foot bath, foot washing station, and shoe racks will be installed to provide convenience and create a pleasant walking environment.
Before starting construction of the barefoot walking trail, Jongno-gu analyzed the status of each park in the district to select the location. As a result, Inwangsan Park was chosen as the site because it allows for quick progress due to ease of vehicle access for construction and maintenance, and is expected to have the greatest project effect by linking with the Jongno Dulle-gil trail.
District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “We aim to create dirt paths where people can walk barefoot to support the spread of a nature-friendly walking culture and to invigorate residents' daily lives. We will expand the creation of barefoot trails where people can enjoy the forest, contact, and healing in the city, enhancing satisfaction with leisure activities.”
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