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.
information
- Available Facilities Sajikdan Altar Monument To Departed Police Gwandeokjeong Pavilion Yangpajeong Palgakjeong Water Fountain Benches Concession Stand Observatory Tower
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-62-652-3236
- Parking facilities Not Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Sajik Park Observatory Tower March-november 09 00-22 00 December-february 00-21
location
49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju