Bringing Back Nature: Clean Valley Project of Gyeonggi-do

Gyeonggi-do's clean valley project has been successfully bringing nature back. It is still on its way to make the city greener.

One of Gyeonggi-do's most important projectsin 2020 has been the realization of cleaner valleys that support local citizens and retailers by revitalizing nature. Particularly, the province aims to improve convenience through public spaces – such as parking lots, restrooms, lakes, streams, and more – that take local characteristics in consideration. It aims to empower communities by developing cultural tourism related to streams and valleys, which will in turn enhance local economic growth. In addition to this, Gyeonggi-do plans to find more ways in which to preserve clean and sustainable streams and valleys.

Best Places for Ice Fishing in Gyeonggi-do

Pocheon Baegun Valley

Pocheon Baegun Valley was one of the valleys in Gyeonggi-do notorious for high-priced activities and illegal facilities that ruined the beauty of nature. After Gyeonggi-do has initiated its Clean Valley Project by rigorously tackling illegal facilities, the valley has been reborn with a whole new view.

The valley is also where the Pocheon Winter Festival is held. This annual festival offers interesting winter activities such as ice fishing, traditional ice sledding, and more. In addition, there are a number of natural attractions such as Sanjeong Lake near the valley, which will provide tourists with especially enjoyable experiences.

Cheongpyeong

Cheongpyeong is a clean community located in Gapyeong County at the end of the Bukhangang River. Just a 30-minute drive from Seoul, Cheongpyeong is popular among tourists for its beautiful mountains and the Bukhangang River.

The Seolbing Trout Smelt Festival is one of the popular events that attracts tourists to Cheongpyeong every winter. The festival is perfect for ice-fishing enthisiasts who want to enjoy catching fresh trout and smelt at affordable prices.

Gwanghye Reservoir

Gwanghye Reservoir is a large reservoir that is representative of Anseong City. Pristine water from Charyeong Mountain flows into the reservoir, providing a perfect place for ice fishing in winter.

Many tourist cities in Gyeonggi-do are ready to attract tourists with various interesting winter activities 
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To experience ice fishing, visitors attend the annual Anseong Smelt Festival. This festival also features other interesting winter leisure sports such as snow sledding.

Best Glamping Spots in Gyeonggi-do

Jebudo Island GlamB

Jebudo Island is part of Hwaseong City, which is located southwest of Seoul. It is a popular place where many Seoulites spend their holidays because of its proximity to Seoul. There is a convenience store on the island that offers various diverse items ranging from food to household goods near the glamping site, which helps tourists who forgot to prepare enough food or beverages for their trips.

Jebudo Island in Hwaseong has a beautiful glamping site that offers a memorable experience with natural attractions 
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Pocheon Chaewoom Glamping

Pocheon is well known for its natural beauty. Sanjeong Lake, an artificial reservoir, is one of the natural landmarks in Pocheon. It is famous for clean water that flows from the mountains surrounding it, creating a perfectly tranquil view. Apart from the charms of Sanjeong Lake, Pocheon also has many mountain valleys where people can enjoy refreshingly cold water. Chaewoom Glamping is a famous spot for experiencing one of the small valleys in Pocheon. Tourists come to relish the beautiful view of water flowing by the camping sites while listening to the sounds of nature. A large swimming pool is also available for those who prefer more structured amenities.

Gapyeong Glamping Club Lespia

Gapyeong also has many well-known holiday spots and is famous for the magnificent scenery of its mountains and valleys. Glamping Club Lespia is a glamping franchise that operates 10 sites all around Korea. It guarantees a memorable time for visitors who seek a restful holiday spot , as the Gapyeong location was the very first of its 10 glamping sites to open.