Tourist Destination

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)’. 💡 Overview Jisan Recreation Area reopened around December 2016, resuming monorail operation after 11 years. The unique rattle of a monorail running on one rail gives passengers a thrill. If you ride the monorail, you can see the panoramic view of Gwangju and the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘House of Choi Seung-hyo (최승효가옥)’. 💡 Overview The House of Choi Seung-hyo is a traditional residential building located on the southeastern slopes of Yangnimsan Mountain. The rectangular building is open to the east, has 8 kan (the space between two pillars) in the front and 4 kan to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Green Energy Experience Hall Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters (녹색에너지체험관 (광주전남지역본부))’. 💡 Overview Green Energy Experience Hall is located within the Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Energy Agency. Here, visitors can learn about the importance of energy conservation and discover methods to save energy in everyday life. Key…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)’. 💡 Overview May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)’. 💡 Overview Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chireunsibill (치른시빌)’. 💡 Overview Chireunsibill was founded in 2022, offering educational programs and art kits with young artists both online and offline. The educational programs are open to all , and cover a wide genre of art types, from painting to music. It is a popular attraction for…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gossaumnori Theme Park (고싸움놀이테마파크)’. 💡 Overview Gossaumnori Theme Park was built over five years to preserve and develop the traditions of Gossaum, a local type of tug-of-war game. The park comprises a training center, video experience hall, folk game experience center, and outdoor performing hall.  📋 Detailed Information…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)’. 💡 Overview Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)’. 💡 Overview Gwangju Arboretum was built on a sanitary landfill to restore the natural ecological environment by planting trees and creating convenience facilities. The arboretum preserves, manages, researches, and exhibits the indigenous plants of the region and provides visitors with a space to relax and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sajik Forest of Light (사직 빛의 숲)’. 💡 Overview Located within Sajik Park, the Forest of Light is a popular night view spot with a fantastic media art that incorporates historical themes of Gwangju. The space features a combination of lighting, video, and music to create multimedia contents,…