Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주)) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))

Explanation

Sajik Park is located at the previous site of Sajikdan Altar, a ritual site to pray for peace and prosperity during the Three Kingdoms Era. In the 1960s, the site was home to Sajik Zoo, with the ritual being abandoned in 1894 and the altar in disrepair. However, in 1991, it was decided to move the zoo to another location and begin restoring the site. It was reopened in April 1994, 100 years after the last ritual.

Sajik Park is landscaped with various trees and flower beds. The park blooms pink and white with cherry blossoms annually in mid-April. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park has become established as a favorite rest area for Gwangju citizens. The park houses several attractions including Gwangju Broadcast Station (KBS), Memorial Tower for Policemen, Yangpajeong Pavilion, and Palgakjeong Pavilion overlooking downtown Gwangju.

Inquiry

+82-62-652-3236

Homepage

www.namgu.gwangju.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-652-3236

Parking facilities : Not available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : [Sajik Park Observatory Tower] March-November 09:00-22:00 / December-February 09:00-21:00

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Available Facilities
Sajikdan Altar, Monument to Departed Police, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, Yangpajeong Pavilion, Palgakjeong Pavilion, water fountain, fountain, benches, concession stand, Observatory Tower

Location

49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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