2025 Gwangju Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Hwadam Forest is a great place to take a leisurely walk and enjoy a date!! There are various types of plants divided by area, so it's great to look at, and it's also a really pretty place to take pictures in between~ Recommended as a place to visit on a nice day!! ▫️Hwadam Forest 📍278-1 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰️Check the schedule on the website at all times 💸Adults 11,000 won, Seniors/Teenagers 9,000 won, Children 7,000 won #OutdoorDate #HwadamForest #DateNearSeoul #HwadamForestDate

This place is so famous that it can be said to be the most popular spot in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do!! Especially in autumn, it is famous for its fall foliage, making it difficult to get tickets. A great place to feel nature, relax, and enjoy the red autumn leaves. ▫️Hwadam Forest 📍278-1, Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰️Check the website for schedule updates 💸Adults 11,000 KRW, Seniors/Teens 9,000 KRW, Children 7,000 KRW

Strolling through South Korea’s hidden spot Hwadam and open parks, the crisp autumn air fills my lungs as leaves crunch underfoot. The city feels alive, painted in warm oranges and fiery reds, each corner a perfect blend of tradition and nature. Finding a quiet bench, I pause, taking in the beauty, feeling utterly at peace.#100waysoftravel #Autum #southkorea #travel

The Hwadam in Hwadam Forest means 'talking properly'! Hwadam Forest aims to be an ecological space where humans and nature can communicate, and is an ecological park designed for anyone who loves nature to visit comfortably❤️ I recommend it as a must-visit fall destination every fall! 📍Gonjiam Hwadam Forest ▪️A famous fall foliage spot near Seoul ▪️Peak fall foliage in early November ▪️If possible, weekdays are recommended #FallTravel

When it comes to autumn, Hwadam Forest is one of the most popular hotspots! Famous for its autumn foliage, Hwadam Forest is so popular that getting tickets can be quite challenging. It's a favorite destination for many people! Not only for the autumn leaves, but the beautiful natural scenery makes it a great place to take a walk and enjoy nature. You'll love it when you visit! ▫️Hwadam Forest 📍278-1, Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰️Tue-Sun 09:00~18:00 ❗️Closed every Monday

Korea is a gourmet country that you can visit from Japan as if it were a domestic destination 🇰🇷 I'm sure many of you have been there many times! So, this time I'll introduce you to a hidden gem that tends to be off the beaten path! Namhansanseong Fortress, located a little away from Seoul ✨ This place is less crowded than the standard Gyeongbokgung Palace, so you can take a leisurely stroll and take retro photos that are Korean-style without worrying about other people! The atmosphere is great in a traditional Korean dress ◎ If you go during an event (I went during Chuseok), you can wear a traditional Korean dress for free and even experience tea ceremony ✨ But that's not all at Namhansanseong Fortress! In fact, if you trek a little up the mountain, you'll find a spot with a spectacular view of the whole of Seoul! ! I came here during the day, but it must be really beautiful at night 🥹🫶🏽 #Korea #Seoul #Spectacular view #Overseas travel #Travel traditional dress #Zero yen travel autumn #100 travel styles #Seoul trip 2024

Skog Cafe features an impressive interior with red brick walls, a large speaker system that fills the space with sound, and a view of the natural forest through large windows that soothes both the mind and eyes. ❤️ 📍Green and nature-friendly forest view through large windows 🌳 📍Slow mail content 📮 📍The grandeur of a large speaker filling the space ⏰10:00-22:00 (Last order at 21:00) 🚘Dedicated parking available 🗺️507-18 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Skog

#springtravel #editshop #springouting #springpicnic #springviewing 💐 Editshop that sells pretty accessories and items that give off a spring vibe and a recommended spring outing spot where you can take a walk on a rooftop that has come to spring 📍Motion by Nine Block: 1969 Gyeongchung-daero, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 📍Opening hours: 11:00~20:00 🐕 I'd like to introduce you to 'Motion by Nine Block', a great spring outing spot with a rooftop park called Puppy Park where you can bring your dog! They sell various scented products, diffusers, pet supplies, clothes, shoes, and miscellaneous goods, and they decorated the product display to give off a spring vibe to welcome spring, so it was a joy to look at! 💛 It's even better because you can bring your dog and take a walk and picnic on the rooftop park together while enjoying the spring sunshine! I recommend visiting Motion Edit Shop, a spring travel destination that resembles colorful spring~!🌳

Best spots to soak in the autumn vibes in Seoul 🍁 NAMI ISLAND (pic 1-3) See my previous reel on this magical place 🍁 OLYMPIC PARK (pic 4-5) 🎫 Free admission ⏰ Open 24h 🚆Olympic Park Station (line 5, exit 3) or Mongchontoseong Station (line 8, exit 1) 🍁 NAMHANSANSEONG PARK & FORTRESS (pic 6-7) 🎫 Free admission to the park & fortress, with 2,000KRW for the palace entry fee ⏰ The fortress is open 24h but if you're planning to visit the palace, it's opening hour is 10am - 6pm (close on Monday) 🚆 Sanseong Station (line 8, exit 2) then change to bus #9, #9-11 or #52 🍁 GARDEN OF MORNING CALM (pic 8-9) 🎫 from 7,500 KRW - 11,000KRW ⏰ 8.30am - 7pm (Opening hours are extended during the light festival period) 🚆 Cheongpyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line then take a taxi (around 20min ride for 18,000KRW) or take the intra-city bus 🌾 HANEUL PARK (pic 10) See my previous reel for more info #Seoulandbeyond

#falltrip Beautiful autumn leaves wet with rain in Hwadam Botanic Garden. Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40 min drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country's forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a forest park divided into 17 themes. "Hwadam" can be translated into "friendly communication," a name given to the forest in hopes that the area serves as a means for people to communicate with nature. While the forest is designed to offer an environmentally friendly atmosphere, the ecosystem and habitats of the forest are well-preserved, serving as a home to many living species.

#falltrip It's a series of fantastic coincidences that you'll find before the Hwadam Forest Autumn Flower Festival. In particular, I made a difficult reservation this year, and what if it rains on October 19th when it was raining that hastened autumn?? I visited you on time to make a reservation. I wanted to capture this red Hwadam forest and monorail In reality, I had to look around in an umbrella or raincoat because it was raining. Hwadam Forest Admission Monorail Reservations It is a maple attraction near Seoul Metropolitan.

#Cafe with a good view Gyeonggi-Gwangju residents recommend Gyeonggi-Gwangju's real brunch restaurant🫶🏻View restaurant🖼️ I haven't tried all the menus, but if you see one, you know ten,,,🙄 All the menus I've tried were delicious!! Gyeonggi-Gwangju's real brunch restaurant by my standards💓And the view of Gyeongancheon is this pretty😘 + You can also look at the pretty and comfortable sofa👀 🛋️Cafe Ensofa 📍Gyeonggi-Gwangju-si Opo-eup Marudeul-gil 46-12 Yangbeol-dong 99-1 🅿️Parking available 🕰️Daily 09:00~21:00 📞031-766-2606

The place to see the changing leaves that can be used to say beautiful Hwadam Botanic Garden (광주 화담숲) A botanical garden in Gwangju 🍂 just 2 hours from Seoul. Let's go on a quick Monorail ride 🚋. They will take us to see the changing leaves🍁 up close and personal! It's so beautiful ------------------------------- Those who want to take the tram should come early in the morning because the later in the afternoon the queue will be 2-3 hours. In addition, there are other corners such as Heart Bridge, a couple's padlock. Who would want to go? If you see something like this, I think it's only in the middle of November. It only happens once a year. Don't miss it! There are 3 zones in the garden. I recommend you to go to Zone 1, the highlight. It's right at the Heart Bridge. There's a corner to take pictures of the tram in the cover photo. Zone 2 is a walkway up the mountain. Not much In Zone 3, the trees don't change color much. There are beautiful trees to take pictures. For those who have little time, just do 1+3. ------------------------------- 🍁 Hwadam Botanic Garden (광주 화담숲) ✅ Open every day (last entry at 4:30 PM) Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday-Sunday / Public holidays: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM ✅ Entrance fee 10,000 won per person ✅ Monorail 🚋 Starting at 4,000 won / ride around the garden 8,000 won ✅ How to get there Take the subway to Gonjiam Station, Exit 1. Take a taxi to the garden, about 10,000 won #Aumjumma #KoreaReview #HwadamBotanicGarden #TravelKorea #trip #Korea #SecretCorner #tripFreeAccommodationGiveaway #TravelAbroad #광주화담숲 #TravelSeoul #hwadamsup

#Cafe with a good view Gyeonggi Gwangju Cheongseok Park nearby restaurant Ssangnyeong-dong Rustic House🍽️ A clean and bright interior and Green Cheongseok Park visible through the large windows 🌱 and a place where you can have a delicious meal🍴 📍Rustic House 🏷️2nd floor, 248-2 Cheongseok-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🅿️Parking available 🕰️11:00 ~ 21:30 15:00 ~ 17:00 Break time 20:00 Last order Closed every Monday 📞0507-1395-9292 ✔️Local currency, group seating, parking, reservations, wireless internet, separate men's and women's restrooms

#Cafe with a good view A cozy cafe that gives you a sweet potato when you order a drink. Farmer's Daddy in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, which is truly a forest in the city🧑‍🌾 The well-maintained garden is pretty in any season, but this season is especially my favorite season because it's full of daisies🌼🤍 Farmer's Daddy, which is full of daisies, is the first store and only operates on Saturdays and Sundays. Since it's the weekend, the seats in the photo are very competitive even if you open attack them. 🥺 They operate in a way that they prepare drinks and sweet potatoes when you buy a ticket. This is a photo from a visit at the end of May, so be sure to check out the recent feed and visit! 🧑‍🌾Farmer's Daddy 1st store 📍380 Samseong-ri, Namjong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰Sat, Sun 10:00-18:00 🚘Parking available #Gwangju travel #Gyeonggi-do Gwangju cafe #Farmer's Daddy

#Cafe with a good view Namhansanseong cafe that allows dogs☕️ Sweet and salty, and the richness of the beef is the best,,, 👍 The garlic shoots with a good texture were a godsend #Hanwoo beef soy sauce pasta #Rucola pizza with lots of fresh arugula on top, what is it?🙂 A healing place where you can enjoy the forest view of Namhansanseong from anywhere inside or outside the cafe🏞️ ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Blue Hill 🏷️255 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🅿️Parking available 🕰️Every day 11:00 ~ 21:00 Last order 20:00 #Gyeonggi-Gwangju #Namhansanseong brunch cafe #Namhansanseong cafe #Namhansanseong dog friendly cafe #Namhansanseong cafe recommendation #Gyeonggi Gwangju Brunch Cafe #Gyeonggi Gwangju Restaurant

#SeoulSuburbs SeoulSuburbs Namhansanseong Hanok Cafe Hwatong〰️ . Gyeonggi-Gwangju Unique Cafe Humanities and Philosophy Cafe ☕️ Namhansanseong Hanok Cafe where you can get fortune telling and tarot consultations along with delicious desserts〰️ A place where you can heal just by reading the words written everywhere😗 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📍Cafe Hwatong 🏷️Gyeonggi-do Gwangju-si Namhansanseong-myeon Buldang-gil 13 🅿️Parking available 🕰️ 10:00 ~ 21:00 Closed every Wednesday

#Hanok Hanok Cafe Saeogae-gil 39☕️ I couldn't visit on a sunny day, but I went there in a hurry to visit before the neungsohwa flowers fell. I guess I'll have to wait until next year to see the pretty sight, but the quietness unique to Hanok cafes went well with the rainy weather, so I was able to have a good time!💓 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Saeogae-gil 39 🏷️Gyeonggi-do Gwangju-si Saeogae-gil 39 ⏰Daily 10:30-17:30 (weekends 18:00) 🅿️Parking available 📞070-8865-3939 ☕Americano (5.5) 🍪Yakgwa Queen Aman (5.1)

#Hanok Namhansanseong Hanok Cafe Gabesanseong seemed to be famous for its delicious red bean shaved ice but maybe because I had too high expectations, the red bean shaved ice was more ordinary than I expected☹️ However, the cafe interior, which has a cozy feel unique to Hanok, was prettier and had a better atmosphere than I expected💓 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Gabesanseong 🏷️743 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰️Every day from 10:30 to 20:00, weekends at 22:00 (Bingsu available until 30 minutes before closing) 📞031-749-0743 🍨Sanseong Red Bean Shaved Ice (12.0)

#TravelMoon This is Todam, a famous restaurant near Hwadam Forest in Gonjiam. A plate of assorted charcoal grilled food (smoked duck + grilled pork belly + king ribs + assorted sausages + perilla leaf handmade noodles + assorted vegetables) All of this for 69,000 won What kind of value for money is this,,?😊 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Todam 🏷️414 Gwangyeo-ro, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🅿️Parking available ⏰Every day 11:00-21:00 (Break time 16:00-17:00, last order 20:00) 📞031-763-9761 ✅Group seating, parking, valet parking, takeout, reservations, wireless internet, separate men's and women's restrooms

Real-time hydrangea spot 1 hour away from Seoul💜 #Yulbom Botanical Garden This year, thanks to the early blooming of flowers, you can already see hydrangeas in full bloom near Seoul. Right now, colorful hydrangeas are in full bloom at Yulbom Botanical Garden in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. 🌺 The first photo zone you see as soon as you enter the entrance, as well as the 2nd hydrangea garden located right in front of the back gate, were so pretty💗 I visited on Memorial Day (6/6), and there were so many people there from the opening time. Yulbom Botanical Garden officially opens at 10:00, but the ticket booth opened around 9:15, so I was able to enter right then. It opens earlier than 10:00 on weekends and holidays, so I recommend arriving a little earlier! And around 10:00, the main gate parking lot was already full, so they guided me to the back gate parking lot. If you are visiting this weekend, it would be best to visit early in the morning🥹 The hydrangeas at Yulbom Botanical Garden are starting to wither little by little, so I think they will be the prettiest until this week. I recommend it as a place to visit this weekend🤍 📍Yulbom Botanical Garden ✔️267-54 Taeheojeong-ro, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ✔️10:00-18:00 every day (actually opens earlier than 10) ✔️Admission fee (adult/child) 5,000 won #Gyeonggi-Gwangju #Hydrangea #Suburbs of Seoul #Places to visit near Seoul #SeoulHydrangea #Hydrangea

#TravelMoon Before spring comes, you can feel spring Namhansanseong Botanical Garden Cafe Coco Valley💓 I found out that it seems to be famous as a pet-friendly cafe😄 Even though it was a cold day because there were plants in the greenhouse, it was full of freshness🌿🌱 📍Coco Valley 🏷️259 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚘Parking available ⏰11:00~20:30 Weekends 21:00 Closed on Wednesdays

#TravelMoon A new cafe in Namhansanseong called Slow ㅋㅋ First of all, I was curious because the name of the cafe was so unique...? The outside was clean itself But the interior was colorful, cute, and gorgeous It looked tacky, but it was pretty😊 I remember the drinks and desserts because they were delicious! I think it was because I visited when it had just opened The outdoor terrace was very wide and not very organized! ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Slow Cafe (slowㅋㅋ) -185 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Parking available ⏰12:00~22:00 Closed every Monday ☕️Americano (5.0) 🧇Croffle Ice Cream (7.5)

#JejuTravel Jeju Bakery ☕️ Jeju sensibility felt from the name From the entrance, the Dolhareubang greets you and With the menus that you can see in Jeju Island, I was able to feel like I was on a trip to Jeju for a moment. 😄 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Jeju Bakery 🏷️481 Opo-ro, Opo-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚘Parking available ⏰Every day 10:00-22:00 📞0507-1351-9334 ☕️Udo Peanut Cream Latte (6.5) 🍞Green Onion Basil Pastry (5.5)Garlic Condensed Milk Bread (6.0)

#PlacesToGoWithKids I visited #NamhansanseongDomeSangol, a great place to go with kids for some delicious #NamhansanseongChicken and #NamhansanseongFortress cuisine. Although I went there for health reasons, the atmosphere was so good that I was completely satisfied 😘. When I visited, it was not yet summer, but outdoor water play for kids is also available here. It is a great place to visit with family and enjoy some traditional chicken dishes. The soup is really... amazing 👍👍. Even our picky eater kids enjoyed it to the last drop 🤭. ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍DomeSangol ➡️66-11, Buldang-gil 37beon-gil, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 🚘Parking available ⏰Open daily from 11:00 to 20:30 Break time on weekends from 13:30 to 14:30 and 17:00 to 18:00 Closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month -During the summer, it operates in three sessions (2 hours and 30 minutes each) 📞031-743-3155 🐓Hanbang Baeksuk (KRW 65,000) ✅Reservations are recommended due to the long cooking time 😃😘. #GyeonggiGwangjuRestaurant #NamhansanseongChickenRestaurant #NamhansanseongChicken #NamhansanseongFortress #NamhansanseongFortressRestaurant #NamhansanseongChickenStew #NamhansanseongDuck #NamhansanseongDuckBaeksuk #DomeSangol #NamhansanseongDomeSangol

#Hanok I visited a hanok cafe located in Toechon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do! It's a place where the owner personally makes handmade herbal tea, so it's a good place to visit with your parents😃 Chadamteul, which goes well with the pretty forest nature of Toechon with fresh air☕️ My mother, who drank Ssanghwacha, said it was not too sweet and delicious🥰 I recommend you to go on an outing with your parents to Chadamteul, a Toechon hanok cafe where you can feel the unique tranquility of a hanok😃 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Chadamteul ✔️515-14 Cheonjinam-ro, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Parking available ⏰Every day 11:00~19:00 ☕️Ssanghwacha (9.0) Americano (5.5) 🍰Malenka Honey Cake (6.5)

This is a Chinese restaurant in Gyeongandong that uses 24-hour aged noodles The chewy texture is a work of art! The seasoning quickly seeps into the noodles, so it's not too salty, but it's just right! The sweet and sour pork was delicious and not greasy when eaten with salt and lamb skin! 📍Dahan China - 8-2 Gyeongan-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 1st floor 🚗It seems like 2~3 people can go ⏰Every day 10:00~22:00 🔖Yuseulganjjajang (9.0) Seafood jjamppong (9.0) Mini tangsuyuk (12.0)

#SpringFlowers Flower viewing in our neighborhood 🌷 Did you know that there is a magnolia forest in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do.......?🫢 ​​Actually, I often pass by this place, but I just found out about it this year😁🤭 It's on the road out of nowhere, and there's no parking lot, so it's easy to just pass by, but it's a really pretty magnolia forest.....💕 I felt like I was compensated for not seeing many magnolias this year😊❤️ I was looking forward to seeing when they would bloom, but as soon as they did there was no news of rain.....🥹 Let's see each other again next year...🤭 📍Jeongchungmyo 326-4 Daesangnyeong-ri, Chowol-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Parking lot❌ (You have to park cleverly in an alley or on the side of the road) ✔️It rained, so I think this year is already over and I'll look forward to next year.....🥹✨ #GyeonggiGwangju #GyeonggiGwangjuMagnolia #Jeongchungmyo #MagnoliaForest #Gyeonggi Gwangju spring flowers #Gyeonggi Gwangju flower festival #Places to visit in Gyeonggi Gwangju #Flower festival in our neighborhood #Magnolia flower