50,000 crape myrtles form a flower path in Bogangcheon Park

▲ This photo provided by Jeungpyeong county shows crape myrtles in full bloom within the Bogangcheon Park. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo provided by Jeungpyeong county shows fully bloomed crape myrtles along the Bogangcheon Park. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

JEUNGPYEONG, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Along the river of Bogangcheon Park, known to be a resting place for residents of Jeungpyeong County, fully bloomed and colorful crape myrtles welcome visitors and brighten up the park.

Jeungpyeong county planted a whopping 50,000 crape myrtles to create a flowery path within the Bogangcheon Park.

Crape myrtles are expected to peak next month.

An official from Jeungpyeong county said, "We will be creating a flower path with seasonal flowers from spring to fall in order to make Bogangcheon Park a tourist attraction."

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