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Best Parks & Gardens

Gwangju’s green spaces range from the expansive Gwangju Lake Ecology Park, home to 400-year-old willow trees, to the family-oriented Uchi Park complex. The city features specialized landscapes like the lotus-filled Yangsan Lake Park and the scenic Yeongsan River trails. University grounds like the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) offer quiet campus forests and the reflective Geoulmos pond, while Jisan Park provides mountain views via its chairlift and monorail system.

A

Gwangju Lake Ecology Park

Features 400-year-old King Willow trees, wooden boardwalks through wetlands, and themed zones including a wild flower garden and insect habitat.

B

Uchi Park

Gwangju's largest park complex, housing a zoo, botanical garden, and an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and family rides.

C

Ssang-amgong-won

Lakeside park in the Buk-gu district known for its spring cherry blossoms, azalea-lined paths, and a 1.2-kilometer walking trail.

D

Yeongsangang daesang-gong-won

Expansive riverside park featuring sports fields, cycling tracks, and open lawns along the banks of the Yeongsan River.

E

Yangsanhosugong-won

Urban park centered on a lake featuring a wooden boardwalk, summer lotus blooms, and night lighting installations.

F

Jisangong-won

Located at the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain, this park features a chairlift and monorail leading to an observatory with panoramic city views.

G

Dongcheondong yeogsa gong-won

A local history park containing commemorative markers and artifacts detailing the heritage of the Dongcheon-dong area.

H

Geoulmos

A scenic pond located on the GIST campus, featuring walking paths and stone bridges.

I

GIST jung-angsup

A central wooded area on the GIST campus with walking trails and shaded seating areas.