Gajeong Green Rural Experience Village

Gajeong Village was first settled by the Miryang Park clan about 300 years ago, forming the village, and is now in its 10th generation. The name Gajeong Village comes from the Chinese character for branch (ga), as it is a village located on a site with dense forests. Sitting in the shade of the village's forest and looking at the flowing Seomjin River gives one the feeling of being a Taoist hermit. The clear waters of the Seomjin River in this clean region, combined with the surrounding terrain, create outstanding natural scenery. It is also a treasure trove of natural ecosystems, where abundant fish species such as sandfish, Korean spotted sleeper, salmon, sweetfish, and freshwater eel migrate and live, and various riparian and aquatic plants thrive. In front of the village, there is a youth camping ground where camping and rafting are possible, and an observatory for stargazing. Across the Seomjin River, there is Gajeong Station, which offers round-trip train travel to Gokseong Train Village. A 6km cycling and hiking trail is also available along the Seomjin River, allowing visitors to enjoy various experiences along with the village's rural experience programs.