Gulpocheon Ecological Stream굴포천 생태하천

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Gulpocheon Ecological Stream is Bupyeong-gu's signature waterfront space in Incheon, where visitors can relax alongside the water. Through the Gulpocheon nature-friendly stream project in 2008, a 6 km stretch from Bupyeong-gu Office to the Bucheon border was restored as an ecological stream. During the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty, boats carrying grain and other goods from the southern provinces to the sea often capsized at Sondolmok in Ganghwa. The stream's name comes from the fact that people dug it as a waterway to avoid this route and transport goods more safely, showing that it is a trace of a canal construction project. Today, Gulpocheon Ecological Stream has become a refreshing retreat in the city. Fountains and water facilities have been installed along the waterside walking path, and a variety of aquatic plants that purify the water, such as Amur silver grass, cattails, Chinese fountain grass, and yellow iris, have been planted, turning it into a beautiful waterside space where many people come to rest.