Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))
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Overview
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.
Intro
| infocenter: | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-652-3236 |
| parking: | Not available |
| restdate: | N/A (Open all year round) |
| usetime: | [Sajik Park Observatory Tower] March-November 09:00-22:00 / December-February 09:00-21:00 |
Detail Info
| Available Facilities: | Sajikdan Altar, Monument to Departed Police, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, Yangpajeong Pavilion, Palgakjeong Pavilion, water fountain, fountain, benches, concession stand, Observatory Tower |
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Contact
49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
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Directions
[Bus]
From Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square), take Bus Suwan12 and get off at Hyangyo Entrance Bus Stop.
Go straight along Jungang-ro for approx. 110 m in the direction of KBC and turn left onto the alleyway
Continue for about 600 m.