Gyeonggi Province Recommends 7 Natural Parks to Visit During Summer Vacation

[Suwon Ilbo=Cheon Ui-hyeon] Gyeonggi Province has recommended seven natural parks within the province that are ideal to visit with family or loved ones during the summer vacation season.

The recommended destinations are three provincial parks—Namhansanseong, Yeonin Mountain, and Suri Mountain—as well as Cheonma Mountain Municipal Park, Myeongji Mountain County Park, Hantangang UNESCO World Geopark, and Hwaseong National Geopark.

These are places where visitors can enjoy forests, valleys, historical and cultural heritage, and geological landscapes without traveling far from the Seoul metropolitan area. Namhansanseong features castle walls and gates in four directions—east, west, south, and north—along with historical heritage. Yeonin Mountain offers Yongchu Valley, Suri Mountain features the Byeongmok-an Nuri Trail, and Myeongji Mountain boasts deep valleys and dense forests. Cheonma Mountain is suitable for serious hiking with multiple trails. Hantangang and Hwaseong Geopark are home to geological and ecological resources including basalt gorges, columnar jointing, and tidal flats.

The province urged visitors to check weather conditions before visiting, as hiking trails may be closed during heat waves or heavy rainfall.

Lee Tae-seon, head of the Gyeonggi Province Garden and Industry Division, said, "I hope visitors experience the rest and beauty that nature provides," and added, "Please be sure to check whether trails are closed through the park's official website before your visit."