[On-Site Video] Autumn at Every Turn ... Guryongnyeong Ablaze with Fall Colors

[Financial News]   As autumn deepens, Guryongnyeong, which connects Hongcheon County and Yangyang County in Gangwon Province, is drawing attention as a fall destination that beckons riders. Its winding road follows a mountain pass at an elevation of about 1,013 meters, while the forest, awash in vivid autumn colors, offers both the thrill of riding a motorcycle and the atmosphere of an autumn hike.

Guryongnyeong’s appeal lies in how the scenery changes with every turn.
As the road winds around the mountainside and the view opens up, layer upon layer of mountain ridges come into view, while yellow and red foliage spreading through the forest catches riders’ eyes.
The autumn mountain scenery riders encounter after stopping for a moment on a ride through the cold mountain wind offers a different kind of enjoyment from a trip by car.
With its succession of curves and changes in elevation, Guryongnyeong is considered an appealing route for riders who prefer winding along the bends to high-speed riding on mostly straight roads.
The engine’s vibrations, the sensation transmitted through the tires as they roll over the road, and the spectacle of autumn leaves unfolding beyond each bend come together to create a moment of fall that can only be experienced on the road.
However, in autumn, fallen leaves and moisture can make mountain roads slippery, and temperatures drop as the elevation rises. Riders should take particular care to ride safely by leaving ample following distance and slowing down before entering corners. It is also essential to check the weather and whether roads are closed before setting out.
At Guryongnyeong, the journey is the road itself, rather than simply reaching a destination. Riders who want to feel the changing seasons with their whole bodies as they follow winding roads may find Guryongnyeong in deepening autumn a place to create special memories of the ride. Photo and video: Reporter Seo Dong-il



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