Yongin City Pursues Full-Scale Development of Tourism Resources

Yongin City conducted a 'tourism resource development tour' on the 22nd with Mayor Kim Hak-gyu, city council members, and heads of various municipal departments in attendance.

The group visited tourism sites in the southeastern region, including MBC Dramia, Hantaek Botanic Garden, and Rural Theme Park to gather constructive opinions on tourism resource development.

MBC Dramia, located in Yongcheon-ri, Baekam-myeon, features sets divided into the Goryeo Dynasty, Three Kingdoms, Joseon Dynasty, and modern eras. It has become famous as a filming location for historical dramas including "Shin Don," "Yi San," "Queen Sondok," and "Dong Yi."

The city plans to develop this site as a city tour course in cooperation with MBC.

Hantaek Botanic Garden, established in 1979 in Oksan-ri, Baekam-myeon, spans 300,000 pyeong and contains approximately 8,000 species of plants, including rare and endangered species, indigenous plants, and foreign species under careful management.

It is the largest-scale botanic garden in the country.

Rural Theme Park, located in Wonsam-myeon, Cheoein-gu, hosts a spring flower festival every May.

Spanning 36,000 pyeong, the park offers agricultural culture exhibitions and various experience programs, as well as educational activities and hands-on experiences to promote understanding of agriculture and rural life.

The park features theme park-style rural experience centers, approximately 300 species of indigenous flowers, and ecological ponds.

A city official stated, "Going forward, the city will connect surrounding areas of tourist attractions that can enhance urban brand value and promote tourism industry vitalization," adding "We will continuously develop and implement tours as a strategic leap toward a culture-based urban-centered growth city."