Ganghwa County Completes Expansion of Hwagae Mountain Tourism Resources...Hwagae Park Becomes More Vibrant

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County held a completion ceremony for the Hwagae Mountain tourism resource expansion project at Hwagae Garden on Gyeodong Island on September 11.

The ceremony was attended by approximately 250 people, including County Chief Park Yong-chul, National Assemblyman Bae Jun-young, Incheon City Council Member Yoon Jae-sang, Ganghwa County Council Chairman Han Seung-hee, county assembly members, heads of organizations and institutions, and local residents, adding significance to the event.

The Hwagae Mountain tourism resource expansion project was carried out with a total project budget of 5.74 billion won (80% national funding, 10% municipal funding, and 10% county funding), further enhancing the garden's appeal by newly creating a Garden of Water, streams, a waterfall, and scenic lighting.

Meanwhile, Hwagae Garden is Incheon Metropolitan City's first local garden. Since its opening in May 2023, it has surpassed 1.1 million cumulative visitors and has established itself as a representative tourist attraction in Ganghwa County.

County Chief Park Yong-chul said, "With this expansion project, Hwagae Garden with even more attractions to see will take flight as a major tourism destination representing Ganghwa County," and added, "Going forward, we will continue to develop diverse content to enable more tourists to visit and contribute to the revitalization of the local economy."