Originally known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was built by Hwang Hui Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of Joseon dynasty’s King Sejong. Because of its outstanding beauty, Governor Jeong In-ji gave the garden the name ‘Gwanghallu’ in 1444, comparing it to a garden from the palace on the moon. It is famous as the location where Lee Mong-ryong and Chunhyang (two lovers from a well-known Korean folk story) first met. In the 1920s Chunhyangsa Temple was established in the neighboring area and a portrait of Chunhyang was hung in a place of honor. The garden is the venue of the Chunhyangjae Festival every spring, celebrating the deep and lasting love of the famous couple. The area around Gwanghalluwon Garden is full of many attractions, includes Ojakgyo Bridge, symbolizing the bridge connecting Chilseok and Gyeonwu from the traditional story of Chilseok, as well as Chunhyang Hall, Wolmae-jip (house of Chunhyang's mother), Wanwoljeong Pavilion, Yeongjugak Pavilion, Samsinsan and many other traditional buildings.
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- Admission Fees Admission To Gwanghalluwon Garden Br Adults Ages 19-64 3 000 Won Group 2 500 Special Discount 1 800 Teenagers 13-18 Children 7-12 700 Over 30 People Must Enter Together With Same Purpose Holders Of Same-day Admission Ticket Chunhyang Theme Park Free Preschoolers 6 And Younger Senior Citizens 65 Older
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Sedan One-day Parking 2 000 Won Monthly 30 Br Small Bus 15 Passengers Or Under Mid-sized Large 16 More 4 60 Freight Vehicles 1 Ton Than 3 45
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-63-625-4861
- Parking facilities Available Small Vehicles 213 Spaces Large 66
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation April-october 08 00-21 00 Free Admission After 18 Br November-march 00-20
location
1447, Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do