Ganghcheon Island in Yeoju Selected as Gyeonggi Province's Leading 'Wellness Tourism Destination'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] The Yeoju Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation announced on the 21st that Ganghcheon Island, a representative tourism destination in Yeoju City, has received final certification as a '2025 Gyeonggi Province Representative Wellness Tourism Destination' jointly organized by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization. Ganghcheon Island was selected as a representative tourism destination with the 'With Pets' theme in this certification.

The 'Gyeonggi-style Wellness Tourism Destination' certification is a system implemented for the first time this year, created to support tourism activities aimed at health, healing, and wellness. Wellness tourism is a concept combining 'Wellness' — meaning well-being, fitness, and happiness — with 'tourism,' and has recently garnered attention as a global travel trend.

In line with this trend, Gyeonggi Province is actively discovering and fostering wellness tourism destinations utilizing tourism resources within the province.

Ganghcheon Island, situated in the pristine natural environment of the Nakdong River, is a representative tourism destination in Yeoju. Taking advantage of its characteristic restrictions on electricity access and vehicle entry, it provides tourists with genuine nature-healing experiences.

Additionally, centered around camping grounds and a healing center, it operates various activities including ▲pet-accompanying camping ▲walking programs ▲agility experience, and possesses differentiated appeal as a pet-friendly wellness tourism destination.

Taking this certification as an opportunity, the foundation plans to expand customized programs for pet-accompanying customers and strengthen content such as weekend experiences and busking in connection with the healing center. The foundation will also combine resident-participation programs to accelerate local economic revitalization and the establishment of a sustainable wellness tourism model.

Yeoju City Mayor Lee Chung-woo said, "I anticipate that Ganghcheon Island will establish itself as a hub for healing tourism with pets through this opportunity," and "I will spare no effort in continuous support so that domestic and international tourists can enjoy healthy travel while connecting with nature."