Explore Gunsan by Bike: Recommended Cycling Routes
Looking for a fun way to experience Gunsan? I'd like to recommend some great cycling routes!
Each course varies in total distance, so choose the one that suits you best, whether you're with family, a loved one, or riding solo.
<Geumgang Estuary Bank Course>
Gunsan City Hall - Donggunsan Hospital - Geumgang Estuary Bank - Ecological Learning Center (Fishway) - Geumgang Service Area - Geumgang Future Experience Center
Total Distance: 17.2km
Key Attractions Along the Course:
1. Jinpo Poetry Park
Jinpo Poetry Park is located about a 10-minute walk down the riverside path from the Chae Man-shik Literature Museum. It's also part of the Bidan River Road, Course 1 of the Gunsan Gubul-gil trails.
This special space features 20 granite stones engraved with 14 famous poems by Korean poets such as Yun Dong-ju, Park Doo-jin, and Kim So-wol, as well as 6 famous poems by foreign poets such as Tagore and Hesse.
2. Geumgang Estuary Bank
The Geumgang Estuary Bank, connecting Gunsan City in Jeollabuk-do and Seocheon County in Chungcheongnam-do, spans an impressive 1,841m.
This four-lane road, built to control floods and supply industrial water to industrial complexes spanning over 40 million square meters, has become a path of harmony connecting Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do!
3. Fishway Ecological Learning Center
This is a path where many fish, including sea bass, mullet, eel, and Chinese mitten crab, migrate from the Geumgang River to the sea and from the sea to the Geumgang River! It's also a great place to observe various birds.
<Seonyudo Island Course>
Jangjado Tourist Information Center - Jangja Bridge - Jangjado Fishing Village Experience Village - Nakjodae - Daejangdo - Seonyudo Beach - Namak-ri - Mongdol Beach - Mangjubong Trail - Gogunsan Islands Tourist Information Center - Seonyu Bridge - Munyeodo - Munyeo 2-gu - Munyeo Salt Field - Seonyu Bridge - Seonyu 1-gu Village
Total Distance: 23.6km
Key Attractions Along the Course:
1. Seonyu Sunset
When the sun sets over the horizon between the small islands scattered in the middle of the West Sea, the sky and sea of Seonyudo turn into a sea of fire, creating a breathtaking spectacle!
In the summer, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery from the beach! ✨
<Migratory Bird and Geumgang Embankment Course>
Geumgang Future Experience Center - Former Gunsan Hot Spring - Napo Geumgang Embankment - Bird Watching Corridor - End of Geumgang Embankment
Total Distance: 8.3km
Key Attractions Along the Course:
1. Geumgang Future Experience Center
The Geumgang Future Experience Center is the nation's and the world's best mammoth-sized 360-degree rotating observation center, where you can observe migratory birds in the Geumgang River area in detail!
In addition to observing migratory birds, you can also enjoy various activities such as the Climate Change Experience Center, Water Experience Center, Marine Experience Center, and Ecological Learning Experience Center!
2. Bird Watching Corridor
At the Bird Watching Corridor, you can observe various migratory birds such as Baikal Teal, Falcated Duck, Eurasian Teal, Greater White-fronted Goose, Gadwall, Wigeon, Tufted Duck, and Spot-billed Duck!
This short course is recommended for those who want to enjoy bird watching at a leisurely pace!
For more diverse cycling tour courses, visit the Gunsan Culture & Tourism website!
Enjoy a cycling trip in Gunsan according to your preferences!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/kasdy/223949937008
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