Suwon to Operate Public Bike Rental Stations Starting in April

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] Suwon Special City will operate public bike rental stations in Haenggung-dong and on Gwanggyo Mountain from April through November. The stations will be temporarily closed during the summer months of July and August.

The public bike rental stations are located in Haenggung-dong (next to the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Plaza information desk) and at two locations on Gwanggyo Mountain (at the Sang-Gwanggyo bus terminal and next to the Firefly Rest Area). The Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Plaza bike rental station operates daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the Gwanggyo Mountain bike rental station operates on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The stations are open to anyone, and the fee is 1,000 won per use. Payment can be made in cash or by card.

A city official stated, "You can enjoy the nature of Gwanggyo Mountain and the UNESCO World Heritage site Hwaseong Fortress while riding the public bikes," and added, "We hope many people will use bicycles, an eco-friendly transportation method."