"Best Evening Sunset" Namhangang and Seomgang Confluence Heungwonchang Observatory Completed

Wonju City Completes 4.4km National Ecological Trail Centered on Heungwonchang
1000-Year History and Stunning Namhangang Scenery... "Expected to Become a New Tourist Attraction"

Wonju City, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Mayor Won Gang-su), completed the construction of the National Ecological Trail centered around Heungwonchang, the confluence of the Namhan River and Seom River, and held a completion ceremony on the 12th.

On the 12th, Wonju City in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province completed the establishment of a national ecological trail centered around Heungwonchang, the confluence of the Namhangang and Seomgang Rivers, and held a completion ceremony attended by Won Gang-su, Mayor of Wonju City (center in the photo). Photo by Wonju City Hall

Since November last year, Wonju City has invested a total project cost of 2 billion KRW, including 1 billion KRW in national funds, to install observatories and convenience facilities and maintain the trail along the 4.4 km section from Heungwonchang to Seom River and Namhan River.

Location of Heungwonchang Observatory. Image= Naver Map

In particular, a 2.4 km pedestrian path from Beopcheon Small Park to Heungwonchang was maintained, and three resting areas were installed, allowing visitors to enjoy the stunning Heungwonchang sunset and the beautiful scenery of the Namhan River, which are among the best in Korea.

Additionally, an observatory modeled after the Joseon-era transport boats was installed at Heungwonchang, which was responsible for grain transportation during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, allowing visitors to reflect on its historical significance.

Mayor Won Gang-su of Wonju City stated, “We will make every effort to ensure that the National Ecological Trail centered on Heungwonchang, which possesses outstanding historical value and ecological tourism resources, becomes a new tourist attraction in Wonju City.”