Suwon to Complete Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill Project in April

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Suwon City announced on the 24th that the Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill development project, which has been promoted since 2021, is in its final stages with completion expected in April.

To create a regional tourist attraction, the city began the Azalea Hill project in 2021 as part of the "Gwanggyo Lake Park Citizens' Forest Development" project, planting 23,700 azaleas on 2,550㎡ of land around the Sky Observatory. Last year, an additional 5,600㎡ Azalea Hill was created by planting 41,900 azaleas.

In addition, 7,000 mountain azaleas will be planted in the existing Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill to expand it by 800㎡, and three photo zones will be installed.

The city plans to showcase various cultural events and festivals utilizing the Azalea Hill.

A city official stated, "The Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill will provide citizens who visit the park with a pleasant rest and leisure space," and added, "We will do our best to establish the Azalea Hill as a regional attraction."