Suwon City Completes 'Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Garden Project' in April

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon City announced on the 24th that the Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill project, which has been underway since 2021, is in its final stages with completion scheduled for April.

To create a local tourist attraction, the city launched the Azalea Hill project in 2021 as part of the 'Gwanggyo Lake Park Citizens' Forest Development' construction, planting 23,700 azaleas on 2,550 square meters around the Sky Observatory. Last year, the city planted an additional 41,900 azaleas, creating an additional 5,600 square meter Azalea Hill.

Additionally, 7,000 mountain azaleas will be planted in the existing Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill, expanding the area by 800 square meters, and three photo zones are planned to be installed.

The city plans to showcase various cultural events and festivals utilizing the Azalea Hill.

A city official stated, "The Gwanggyo Lake Park Azalea Hill will serve as a pleasant rest and leisure space for citizens visiting the park," and added, "We will do our best to establish the Azalea Hill as a local landmark."