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

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

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

#JejuTravel My visit to Monheung-dong Park was fun and relaxing. The park is a beautiful part of the city, offering wide green spaces and walking and running paths. The dense trees and colorful flowers give the place a sense of peace and tranquility. I enjoyed walking through the trees and sitting on comfortable seats to relax and enjoy the scenery. There was also a space for children, making it an ideal place for families. 🌹 The fresh air and breathtaking scenery made my visit to the park a relaxing and enjoyable experience away from the noise of everyday life. It was the perfect visit to rejuvenate and relax. 📍Munheung-dong Neighborhood Park Culture Neighborhood Park in Gwangju

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.

#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

#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

#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

I visited Brunch Bean, a hot 😘 brunch cafe in my neighborhood in Gyeonggi-Gwangju🫶🏻 I heard it was delicious here and there, so I went there with high expectations, but it was as delicious as I expected, and the price was reasonable, so I was really surprised....?😳 It was hard to decide because there were so many menus, but it was even better because there was a set menu..❤️ I ordered set6 (platter + 2 cups of Americano + [pasta/pilaf/panini] 1 choice) with all extras, and can you see how much it was generously filled..?👀 The portions were generous, but the taste was not lacking, so it was even better! On top of that, the price was great.. There's no reason not to visit again✨✨ The planter interior made me feel comfortable and relaxed, so I felt like I was getting healthier while eating..😆 📍Brunch Bean Gyeonggi-Gwangju Branch 2nd floor, 43 Munhwa-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Parking available ⏰Every day, 9:00~21:00 (Break time 15:00-16:30) 🔖set6 All extra change + 2 cups of Americano + Vongole pasta (32.9) #Gyeonggi Gwangju Brunch #Gyeonggi Gwangju Brunch Cafe #Gyeonggi Gwangju Brunch Restaurant #Gyeonggi Gwangju Pasta #Gyeonggi Gwangju Cafe #Gyeonggi Gwangju Date Course #Gyeonggi Gwangju Pasta Restaurant #Brunch Bean Gyeonggi Gwangju Branch #Brunch Bean #Gyeonggi Gwangju #Gyeonggi Gwangju Mom #Gyeongandong Restaurant #Brunch Recommended Restaurant

📍Cocoon 31 Gyeongan-an-gil, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor 🚗Parking available behind the building ⏰Check the notice of closure from 5 PM to 1 AM 🔖Gwanseo-shik Sukiyaki for 1 person (25.0) 1 person assorted aged sashimi (25.0) Bacon potato pancake (13.0) This is a hot place in Gyeongan-dong where there is already a waiting line even on weekdays😆 It is so delicious that the waiting time is not a shame👍 #Gyeonggi-gwangju #Gyeonggi-gwangju restaurant #Gyeongan-dong restaurant

Experience the beauty of Hwadam Botanic Garden at South Korea!! Perfect for nature lovers, Plantitos and Plantitas!!! The location is at Gyeonggi Province. You'll get to see different kinds of trees especially BONSAI (the expensive trees). There are different kinds of plants and they are very colorful. And of course! Don't forget about the PINK MUHLY GRASS which I personally like. It was super pretty! You can also get to experience a mini aqua world and animal world. You can also ride a monorail train to tour around the area. I advice you to go on Autumn or Spring weather. For me, I went there Autumn so I had fun a lot. There are also restaurants inside with delicious food! So what are you waiting for, come check this place out! Enjoy!#MyTripVlog #travel #Hwadamsup #Hwadambotanicgarden #southkorea

I visited Puddle House because I wanted to see a snowy landscape with a different atmosphere than when I came in the summer❤️ When I visited in the evening, the leisurely atmosphere was charming and nice🫶🏻 I spent time looking at the garden covered in snow, and my mind felt peaceful🤭 📍Puddle House 1337-74 Gyeongchung-daero, Chowol-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Parking available ⏰10:30~20:00 Closed every Monday ☕️Americano (6.5) Guava Ade (8.0) Pavlova (13.0) #Gyeonggi Gwangju #Gyeonggi Gwangju Cafe #Gyeonggi Gwangju Brunch Cafe #Brunch Cafe #Dessert #Dessert Cafe #Cafe Recommendation #Cafe Date #Garden Cafe

#I recommend At the Paldang near Paldang Dam for a cafe with a great view👍🏻 The weather is so nice for a drive these days, so I recommend going with your lover, friends, or family😘 📍 Gyeonggi-do Namyangju-si Joan-myeon Dasan-ro 452 At the Paldang ⏰ Every day 10:00-22:00 ☕️ Americano 6,000 won #Hot place #Cafe #Cafe recommendation #Paldang cafe #Paldang Dam

This is Travel Rabbit who went on a trip to Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do! I heard there is a popular cafe with a view of the Tongchang River these days, so I visited this place, Smeltz Cafe~!!ㅎㅎㅎ There are so many pictures on Instagram, and what should I say... It's like a scene from a fairy tale? Like a picture frame? I was curious because the space that gives off a feeling is so mysterious When I actually went there, I understood why this place is a hot place Isn't it so incredibly blue and beautiful..?⭐️ #Cafe with a good view #Gwangju Smeltz #Gyeonggi Gwangju Cafe #Smeltz #Forest view cafe #Tongchang cafe #Gyeonggi Gwangju hot place

#Must-see historic site Gonjiam Ceramic Park, located in Samri, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, is a Paleolithic site, a historic place where a government kiln was operated to manufacture and supply white porcelain to the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. There are many things to see, such as a sculpture park, a shopping mall, a complex cultural hall, a performance hall, and a Paleolithic experience center on a 200,000-pyeong scale :) Location: 727 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si #The best #Gyeonggi Gwangju #Gonjiam #Gonjiam Ceramic Park

Address: 11-15 Seolwol-gil 23beon-gil, Cheowol-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do Seolwol 23 Atmosphere/Facilities: Large cafe / Cafe with a mountain Key points: The spacious sofa seats where you can sit comfortably and the salt bread are very impressive! Rating: 8/10 This is a new cafe that I recommend as a place to visit when you go to Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do! The salt bread, bakery menu, and drinks are so delicious that I would definitely visit again. It is currently 8 points because the interior is a bit disappointing since it has not been open for long :) #CafeRecommendation #CafeTravel #CafeTour #Gyeonggi-doTravel #Gyeonggi-doDrive #Gyeonggi-doCafe #PlacesToVisitInGyeonggi-do

Happy Christmas Day all.# South Korea ❤️❤️❤️

There is Hwadam Forest in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. Hwadam Forest was nice because I could see the scenery colored with autumn leaves with my own eyes. The colorful and red autumn leaves gave off a strong autumn vibe. It was nice because it was a place where I could travel near Seoul. #Autumn leaves #Reeds #Pink muhly

📍Gyeonggi Gwangju-si Docheok-myeon Docheokwit-ro 278-1 💰 Adults 10,000 won ✔️ I can say for sure that this is the prettiest place I've ever seen autumn leaves ღ #LifeTravelDestination#CityTravel

🌹Admission Fee Adults 5,000 won Middle and high school students 4,000 won Children 3,500 won ​ 🌹Hours of operation April-October 9:30-18:00 (check-out 19:00) November-March 10:00-16:00 (check-out 17:00) ​🌹Parking available/mats & packed lunches available (no shade) #SeoulBotanicalGarden #FamilyOuting #YulbomBotanicalGarden #AtTheBotanicalGarden

🤍Pho Sai 🤍89-8 Dosu-ri, Toechon-myeon 🤍Open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM 🤍Parking available 🤍High chairs available 🤍The pho broth was really delicious. The meat toppings were very tender and had no unpleasant smell. The restaurant was more spacious than expected. Although it was disappointing that there was no Bun Cha, we ordered Vietnamese spring rolls and grilled pork, and we were able to fill the spring rolls with plenty of meat, making it a satisfying and tasty meal.

📍Address: 574, Jeongyeong-ro, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ⏰Operating Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 7:40 PM ✅ On a chilly winter day, enjoy a warm meal at the exotic Vietnamese restaurant Pho Sai in the forest. Vietnamese cuisine enjoyed in nature offers a more special experience. ✅ From deep and rich pho to sweet and sour sauces, the carefully prepared Vietnamese dishes will warm your body. ✅ Thanks to the friendly service of the owner, you can have an even more pleasant meal and enjoy Vietnamese food in a warm atmosphere. ✅ If you crave a hot meal during your winter trip, experience the taste of Vietnam at Pho Sai.

#koreatrip Black Earth located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi. As you can see in the cafe's name, it is a space with a chic yet sentimental black interior, both exterior and interior. The place is motivated by 'a relaxing and inspiring space to find light in the quiet darkness away from the city' and features a modern interior that gives a glamorous yet calm atmosphere at the same time. Selling our signature menu items like oatmeal einspenner, salted caramel cream, signature black, and a variety of aids and teas. Open until 9pm and also selling cocktails and highballs and simple desserts that are good to shake with so it's a great place to visit in the evening Address: Gyeonggi Gwangju-si Cheongseok-ro 248-6, South Korea. Open Hours: Everyday 12:00-21:00

✔️ Gonjiam Snow Sledding 📍278 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do I recommend Gonjiam Resort, which has skiing and sledding near Seoul! You can go on a day trip as a couple or for 1 night and 2 days! There are many amusement facilities such as game rooms, table tennis, billiards, karaoke, etc. in the basement, as well as convenience stores and restaurants, so you can have a fun date! #OutdoorDate