Barefoot, in spite of the cold

By Han Jun-gu Posted : February 2, 2026, 17:56 Updated : February 2, 2026, 17:56
People walk on a barefoot path at a flower nursery in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Feb. 2, 2026.

SEOUL, February 02 (AJP) -In the depth of winter, Anyang has offered residents an unexpected refuge: a barefoot walking path inside a working greenhouse.

Opened last month inside a former flower nursery, the 160-meter trail lets visitors shed their shoes and feel the ground underfoot while outside temperatures dip below freezing. Inside, the greenhouse holds steady at around 10 degrees Celsius, creating a mild, earthy contrast to the cold beyond the glass.

The path is equipped with practical touches — foot-washing stations, shoe storage and rest areas — underscoring its appeal as both a wellness experiment and a seasonal curiosity.

The barefoot greenhouse is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 25, inviting winter walkers to slow down, reconnect with their senses and briefly forget the chill outside.
 
People walk on a barefoot path at a flower nursery in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Feb. 2, 2026.
 
Soil is seen on a visitor's feet on a barefoot walking path at a flower nursery in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Feb. 2, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
People walk on a barefoot path at a flower nursery in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Feb. 2, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
People walk on a barefoot path at a flower nursery in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Feb. 2, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu

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