Cheorwon County's Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail Surpasses 3 Million Visitors in 4 Years Since Opening

"Geological Treasure" Cheorwon Columnar Jointing Trail
Records Cumulative Revenue of 22.45 Billion Won
Major Contributor to the Local Economy

Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province announced on March 3 that the Cheorwon Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail surpassed 3 million tourists on March 1, just 4 years and 4 months after its opening.

Cheorwon County announced on the 1st that the Cheorwon Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail surpassed 3 million visitors in 4 years and 4 months since its opening. Provided by Cheorwon County

According to Cheorwon County's tourism statistics, since its opening on November 19, 2021, the Columnar Jointing Trail has recorded a cumulative total of 3,000,842 visitors and approximately 22.45 billion won in ticket revenue. In addition, the exchange amount for the Cheorwon Love Gift Certificate, which is considered to have greatly contributed to revitalizing the local economy, reached about 10.9 billion won.

The Cheorwon Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail has a total length of 3.6 km and was created to allow visitors to enjoy the unique cliffs and columnar joints of the Hantangang River, which is certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark, up close. The trail has received great acclaim from tourists, as visitors can appreciate the beautiful natural scenery-autumn foliage in the fall, snow and ice in the winter, and wildflowers in the spring-all harmonizing with the columnar joints of the Hantangang River.

Cheorwon County surpassed 3 million tourists on the 4 years and 4 months since the opening of Cheorwon Hantan River Columnar Jointing Trail on the 1st. Provided by Cheorwon County

Kim Iksoo, policy chief for tourism, stated, "We will further enhance the unique appeal of the Cheorwon Hantangang Columnar Jointing Trail and develop a variety of content that appeals to all seasons and age groups to make it a destination that people want to revisit. We will continue to do our best to make Cheorwon a place where tourists can stay, enjoy, and create memories." He added, "We will also make every effort to ensure safety management so that visitors can feel secure during their visit."

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