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

May and June are the season of hydrangeas🌼💛 Where are the colorful and lovely hydrangeas in full bloom?! 📍Yulbom Botanical Garden 267-54 Taeheojeong-ro, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do is near Seoul, so you can get there in 20-30 minutes by car if there is no traffic. 💜Flowering status As of early June 2024, 80-90% of the flowers were in bloom! Please reserve time in advance from late May to mid-June:) 🚗Parking There is plenty of space, from the main gate parking lot that is always available to the back gate parking lot that is additionally available on weekends/holidays. Parking for about 50 small cars and 20 large cars! 🍯Route I recommend starting with the 1st and 2nd Hydrangea Gardens and then seeing the rest of the space. Since it is an outdoor space, it may be a little hot. However, there are pavilions here and there, benches and flat grounds under the shade of trees, so you can sit and rest. #Gyeonggi-do travel #Hydrangea #Hydrangea attractions #Hydrangea festival #Places to visit in Gyeonggi-do #Yulbom Botanical Garden

🌿 A must-visit emotional cafe when you go to Toechon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do! A Loaf Slice Piece 🥖✨ The spacious garden and interior filled with green plants are like a small botanical garden. 💚 As expected from a famous bakery, there are a variety of freshly baked croissants, jumping buns, and Danish! 🥐🍓 In particular, crispy and moist bread and a cup of coffee are a perfect combination! ☕ It is crowded on the weekends, so if you want to visit leisurely, we recommend a weekday. 🚗💨 A Loaf Slice Piece is perfect for a drive, enjoy a healing time in nature! 🌳💛

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

As the title suggests, Hwadam Forest is a place that heals you when you visit! It's a great place to take a walk and enjoy the vast natural surroundings, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the freedom away from the city! There's a reason why it's so popular~🫶 ▫️Hwadam Forest 📍278-1, Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 🕰️Check the website for schedule 💸Adults 11,000 KRW, Seniors/Teenagers 9,000 KRW, Children 7,000 KRW

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

#IndoorDate Gyeonggi-do Gwangju Large Emotional Cafe Recommendation Jeju Bear House✨️✨️ A place full of delicious bread! Truffle mushroom soup and stollen gift set are popular menus. There are also many photo zones, so it is a cafe recommended for dates.🤗 📍Location: Jeju Bear House, 91-29 Meru Charcoal-gil, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ✅️Phone number: 0507-1364-4175 ✅️Opening hours: Every day 10:00-21:00

#January travel support event A place where you can feel American sentiment in Korea is Mermaid Recipe🇺🇸 Mermaid Recipe is a must-visit near Seoul, which is full of photo zones! The cakes are delicious, and the 1st and 2nd floors are full of photo zones, so it's great for taking pictures anywhere. If you want to feel American sentiment up close, go to Mermaid Recipe💕 ✔️It looks like a large cafe, but there aren't many seats, so I recommend visiting early on a weekday or weekend ✔️There is no separate parking space, so I recommend using the parking lot of a nearby public health center 📍Mermaid Recipe / 207-7 Pabal-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do #Domestic travel #Places to visit in Korea #Seoul travel #Suburbs of Seoul #Gyeonggi-do travel #Gyeonggi-do Gwangju #Mermaid Recipe #korea #cafe

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

🌳Hwadam Forest is an ecological park located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, just 40 minutes from Seoul!! There are 16 themed gardens with over 4,300 species of domestic and foreign plants in an area of ​​165,265 square meters. The forest path is 5 km long, and all have gentle slopes so that visitors can walk and enjoy nature even with strollers. 🌳Main theme parks include the 'Moss Garden', the largest in Korea, the 'Birch Forest/Hopestone Tower', which has over 1,000 white birch trees, and the 'Bonsai Garden', which exhibits over 250 species of bonsai, the largest number of species in Korea. There are also over 480 species of maple trees here. 🍁 Hwadam Forest uses a 100% online advance booking system depending on the number of visitors at each time. There is also a monorail, so seniors and children can enjoy the tour comfortably. (Book now and book early) Because online booking is available through the main website of Hwadam Forest. 🕰️bOpening hours: 09:00-18:00 Closed every Monday 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There is a lot of parking space. There is a cable car that takes you up to the ticket checkpoint. 💰Average price per person: Adults 11,000₩ Older children 9,000₩ Young children 7,000₩ Infants under 24 months are free! #TravelKorea #AutumnFalls #HwadamSu

I visited a luxurious and very pretty accommodation near Hwadam Forest in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do🤍 I fell in love with the clean and luxurious interior once, and fell in love with the carefully prepared bouquet twice🌷 It's a great place to stay in a group when going on a fall foliage trip! 📍Primeos ▫️Independent pension near Hwadam Forest in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ▫️Where I stayed: Dite 503 ▫️3 rooms, 3 double beds, 3 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, terrace ▫️Capsule coffee machine, Netflix & YouTube, barbecue available ▫️Depending on the room, dogs or spa available #Special hotel stay event #Gyeonggi-do travel

#WinterTravel #100TravelStyles I'll tell you about a great travel spot to go on in the cold winter!! This is a Finnish sauna cafe that's great for warming up your body This is a unique space located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do where you can use the Finnish sauna by the hour! You can enjoy the sauna while looking at the snow, so if you're planning a winter trip from now on, be sure to remember it🩵 ** Location - Gyeonggi Gwangju Branch in the Finnish Forest 542 Sunam-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor

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

#WinterTravel #100TravelStyles This is a place I went on a winter trip with my family during the snowy winter. If you want to stay in a clean and luxurious accommodation when traveling with family or friends, be sure to save this♥️ It's a brand new accommodation that hasn't been open for long! You can cook, of course, and even have a barbecue! It's perfect because you can even bring your cute pets with you! There are various room types, so you can go according to your taste! 📍Primeos ▫️20-60, Dokgogae-gil 302beon-gil, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ▫️The place I stayed was DITE 303 (room with pets) ▫️Standard 6 people, maximum 10 people

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

#AutumnTravel I went to **Hwadam Park** to enjoy the colors of the trees and the sticks during the fall season. It was a charming and colorful experience. This famous garden in Korea is especially famous for its wonderful natural beauty, especially in the fall season when the trees turn into warm orange and yellow 🍂 colors. I walked along the path surrounded by various plants, and the atmosphere was comfortable and quiet. The gentle breeze brought the scent of nature, giving me a sense of freshness and tranquility🍁. In addition, the garden provides a beautiful area to contemplate and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. **Hwadam Park** is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy their time amidst beautiful nature and traditional architecture🍁.

#Autumn attractions Hwadam Botanical Garden 🌳🍂 Hwadam Botanical Garden is a large garden that is a place to travel during the autumn season. It comes with a super cute highlight, such as the Monorail train that lets us sit and enjoy the atmosphere around the garden comfortably. Let me tell you, it's so beautiful that it screams. I love it so much. There are flower zones, pink grass fields, pine trees, bonsai, aquariums, bird watching, and insect watching. 🍁 This time, I was lucky to have a Korean friend help me book tickets. However, for foreigners who want to come, you can come early in the morning to walk-in and buy tickets at the front. Then try to see which round you will get in. 🚝 For the Monorail train from Station 1 up the mountain, I must say that tickets are impossible to find. They are fully booked for a month. However, if you re really interested in riding it and don't have a ticket purchased in advance, you can ride it at Station 2 and 3, but it will be on the way down the mountain. The staff recommended that it is not necessary to ride it. However, if you want to ride it, you can buy a ticket at the station. 🚶🏻♀️Walking around the garden here means walking up the mountain. The distance is not too far. The walkway is easy to walk, but it requires quite a bit of energy. You should be prepared. 🎟️ The entrance fee for adults is 10,000 won per person. 📍 Hwadam Botanical Garden, Gyeonggi-do 🚉 It takes about 1.5 hours from Seoul to get there. Get off at Gonjiam Station and take a taxi for another 15 minutes. For the return trip, it is recommended to contact the staff at the hotel. Downstairs or the guard standing there to help call a car. Because people in that area don't often use kakao Taxi, it may be a bit difficult to call back. ** This set of photos was taken on 23.10.2023 **

#DomesticTravel #GourmetTour #GwangjuTravel #GwangjuRestaurant #GyeonggiGwangjuRestaurant 🍜 Gyeonggi-do Gwangju Namhansanseong Hand-picked Buckwheat Noodle Restaurant Recommendation 📍Songgane Makguksu: Gyeonggi-do Gwangju-si Namhansanseong-myeon Namhansanseong-ro 45-5 Songgane Makguksu 📍Opening Hours: 11:00~20:00, 19:30 Last Order 🏞️ I'd like to introduce you to the 'Songgane Makguksu' restaurant where you can taste Korean food made with high-quality ingredients while playing in the Namhansanseong Valley! 🌟 Thinly sliced ​​buckwheat pancakes and moderately red-cooked boiled pork have a natural taste. It is the most famous buckwheat noodle restaurant in Gyeonggi-do Gwangju, and it's really delicious when you eat buckwheat noodles with seasoned chamnamul! 😌For those who like light and healthy flavors, I recommend visiting 'Songgane Makguksu' in Namhansanseong!

#Photo spot Gonjiam Hwadam Forest🩷🌳 There are many things to see and the walking path is very well-maintained, so you can see many families pushing strollers🧡🥹 Even if you take pictures at photo spots everywhere, it's a lifetime photo! I now know why everyone is crazy about Hwadam Forest. A very pretty place I want to go every year🫶🏻 ⏰Business hours 09:00 - 18:00 (Last admission 17:00) Regular holidays (every Monday) 📍Hwadam Forest 278-1 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

#OutdoorDate #Gyeonggi-doTravel #Gyeonggi-doGwangju Tour to Tongchang View in the Mountains, Gyeonggi-do Gwangju🪵 A date in Gyeonggi-do Gwangju with Tongchang in the mountains where I thought there would only be bare tree branches! The quiet atmosphere and fallen leaves matched well, making for a warm atmosphere☺️ Since it's near Seoul, why not head to Gyeonggi-do Gwangju this weekend👍 📍Location: 103 Sinhyeon-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

#Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event ⏰Business hours Every day 10:00 - 21:00 I went there yesterday and I already want to go again~~ There is no bread that is not delicious here! Since it is the second branch of Jeju Bakery, I thought it would be delicious, but it is even more delicious~ There are breads that are the same as the main branch and new signature menus, so if you like Jeju Bakery, you should definitely go! The cozy Jeju Island feeling is combined with the cute and fluffy teddy bear feeling, and the healing that the space provides is the best! It is spacious and comfortable, so it would be good for family gatherings and group gatherings^^ 📍Jeju Bear House 91-29 Meru Charcoal-gil, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do Jeju Bear House

#EmotionalCafe #NamhansanseongCafe #Namhansanseong #GwangjuCafeRecommendation #CafeTour 🌳 A cafe tour recommendation where you can relax while looking at the nature, forest, and stream view of Namhansanseong 📍Cafe Terrace: 212-5 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 📍Opening hours: 10:00~20:00 🏖️ We introduce ‘Cafe Terrace’ as a Gyeonggi-do Gwangju emotional cafe where you can enjoy the natural sensibility of Namhansanseong and spend a leisurely time! 💚 There is a small stream in front of the cafe, so you can relax with nature while listening to the sounds of water, trees, and birds. We recommend that you feel the beautiful sensibility while looking at nature in a cool indoor space🌷

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

#SummerDate #SeoulSuburbs #GwangjuTravel #GyeonggiDoGwangju #GyeonggiDoDate 🥐 A recommended summer date spot in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do with delicious well-made bread and a nature-friendly interior 📍Lee Bae-jae Bakery: 247 Lee Bae-jae-ro, Mokhyeon-dong, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do KR Lee Bae-jae Bakery 📍Opening Hours: 10:30~22:00 🌞 On a hot summer day, I would like to introduce you to ‘Lee Bae-jae Bakery’ located in Mokhyeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a summer date spot where you can spend time surrounded by nature and a view of the stream in a cool indoor space while enjoying bread and drinks! The bread is really made by a master, so it is full and delicious, so I recommend you try it! You can enjoy the stream and nature through the glass windows, and I recommend you visit Lee Bae-jae Bakery while driving around the area for a summer vacation date! 💚

#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~!🌳

#IndoorDate #LargeCafe #CafeRecommendation #DateCourse #Couple 🏞️ A large cafe in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do that is great for indoor dates in a spacious and quiet space 📍 Nine Block Jungdae-dong Branch: 1967 Gyeongchung-daero, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 📍 Business Hours: 09:00~22:00 🏝️ I would like to introduce you to ‘Nine Block Jungdae-dong Branch’ where you can have a quiet date in a pretty interior with a high ceiling, spacious, and stylish furniture and indoor ornamental trees! You can have cool red bean shaved ice and delicious bakery bread, and you can also drink coffee from three types of beans to your liking, so I recommend it! ❤️ The modern and stylish architectural design with exposed concrete is great, and you can enjoy the natural scenery through the glass windows from inside, which is really great! I recommend Nine Block Jungdae-dong Branch to those who want to spend happy times in a comfortable indoor space! 🌟

#springtravel #couple #springwalk #parkwalk #withnature 🌼 Spring festival, a natural feast where you can feel the spring outing walking tour spot recommendation 📍 Jungdae Mulbit Park: 91 Jungdae-dong, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do 💚 It is a park on the waterside, where you can admire beautifully maintained flowers and sculptures. 🌳 I would like to introduce ‘Jungdae Mulbit Park’ as a recommended spring travel outing spot where you can quietly walk along the waterside of a beautiful flower, nature, and clean reservoir! It is a waterside park located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, and it is located after passing Namhansanseong. It is a great place for families or couples to enjoy nature in a quiet way, get some fresh air, and take a walk! 🌻 I recommend you visit Jungdae Mulbit Park to feel the nature of spring in full force! 🧡

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