[Seo_Gu/Attraction] Pungam Lake Park

Pungam Lake Park

I introduce you Soegu palgyung Pungam Lake Park, which is surrounded by Mt. Geumdang, known as Gwanju’s renowned lake, and it’s famous for its rose garden!

A resting place in the midst of the city!

01 ｜Visit

 Pungam Lake Park has two gate, one near Pungam dong and the other one near Geumho dong.

I entered through the Geumho dong trail!

 I can see the Pungam Lake as I enter the gate.

Did you know that Pungam Lake was originally a dam?

In 1999, through the pilot project, the dam was renovated as a park and became a marvelous lake~

 I arrived just in time to see the sunset!

The wind blowing from the lake was very fresh and the scenery of the lake under the sunset was very beautiful~

If you walk along the trail...

 You can see awesome statues!

This statue is a symbol (Harmony) of Pungam Lake Park

It represents Gwanju’s light and man’s energy with vibrant shape that harmonize to accept light. Sculptor Si young Jin sculptured the Statue.

 You can say that the authentic part of the trail begins after the statue.

The trail surrounds the lake, so you can walk along the trail~

Many are visiting the park, because the trail is made of eco – friendly Masato instead of polyurethane!

 Pungam Lake is beloved as one of the beautiful Seogu 8 gyeong.

I can see why it became one of the Soegu8gyoeng after I walked along the trail.

The scenery was marvelous just by sitting by the lake.

 I saw a bridge as I viewed the scenery of the lake!

Pungam Lake Park has three wooden bridges.

What I saw was the first wooden bridge.

There was a sign that showed the distance of the bridge!

From the statue, I walked 700m until now.

Pungam Lake Park has 2.2km of trail

It would be good to take note of these signs.

  

There’s also a fountain after crossing the bridge.

*Fountain Operation Hours*

10:00am~ 10:30am

03:00pm~ 03:30pm

08:00pm~ 09:00pm

 At night you’ll be able to see a fountain show~

Colorful lights are turned on at night

So the night view is a completely different experience!

I would certainly like to visit again!

 Past the 1^st Wooden Bridge reveals 2 paths,

To your left leads to the rose fields, and your right continues your nature trail.

I suggest visiting the rose fields first

And exiting to the path on your right at the end and continuing on with your nature trail!

 I first visited the Rose fields;

The rose field is arranged by the shape of a rose and its leaves,

And it boasts a total of 5,640 square meters in area and 140 different

Species of roses!

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see the rose fields due to change of season,

But during May through June, there are rose festivals

and you can visit the rose fields for a great view until August!

 This is the rose garden.

It’s beautiful as watercolor painting~

I would like to visit again during the festival period

 If you turn right after visiting rose garden, you can continue on to the lake trail.

 Along the way you could get a glimpse of ducks and geese in the lake

Geese swarms in lake is always a cool sight to see

 There’s also a tunnels covered by flowers on the trail.

It’s famous for the best photo zone in Pungam Lake Park.

Unfotunately, I couldn’t see it, because they were still constructing.

  

I can see the second wooden bridge.

There are tortoises under the bridge!

People sometimes feed them snacks.

But remember never feed them human food!

 I could see the third wooden bridge after walking few minutes.

The third bridge is the longest among the three bridges.

Personally, I think this is the best location to get a good view of the lake!

 After crossing the third bridge, it’s been 1.9km from the statue.

I took pictures and observed scenery of the lake

I don’t think it took long to cross

 If you cross the third bridge, you can see the mid park trail

It’s about 700 meters, so I think it’s also a good idea to have a walk along the trail

 Next to the nature trail were rocking chairs

All the kids seem to love it!

 Next to the rocking chairs was a library!

The books in this library have all been donated by Gwangju citizens

The benches look like a great place to get a read!

 The trail is about to end after the library

This is a park’s environmental pond

There’s a ecological experience plays in the pond, so I think it’s good to come with children.

There’s also a traditional Korean summerhouse the pond (joengja) called Hengbokjoeng.

Gwangju citizens often come here to relax.

 The Haeng Bok Jung marks the end of the nature trail!

I took the time to sit and enjoy this place before I left

Being off my daily busy schedules gave me time to relax and calm my mind

02 ｜Information

 Poong-am Park boasts its exquisite facilities that aid its beautiful environment

Poong-Am Park consists of a state-of-the-art nature trail and wall-fountains,

A nursery, a 105 meter wooden bridge, a designated area for the purpose of hands-on experience with the environment, and a rose field;

All this makes up a leading nature-friendly park of Gwang-ju

 The parking lots can be found up north of the rose garden.

Many people park along the road.

But it causes traffic jam near the park.

So, please park in the parking lot.

 There’s 2 bathrooms in the park

One beside the parking lot, and one in the end of the trail

 There are also drinking fountains~

Air guns are also provided to blow away the dust on your shoes!

 There’s also an outdoor concert hall

Often, there’s free concert held on the hall.

You can see the specific concert schedules at the Gwangju west culture center homepage

* Gwangju west culture center*

http://www.ymcakwangju.or.kr/

 Of course littering and fishing is off limits

If you happen to bring a pet, please don’t forget to bring your pet’s leash and poo-bag!

And bicycles and motorcycles are off limits.

· Address : Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, 460, Korea
· Telephone : Gwangju cultural center: 062-654-4300

· Toilets : O

· Assessment : It’s a place with gorgeous scenery, convenient facilities, and make up one of Gwang-ju’s top landmarks!

03｜How to get there

Using the Daechon 71, Jinwol 75, Jinwol 75, Geumnam 59, Song-Am 47, and Seogu 761 buses, get off at the Poong – Am Lake,

And before your eyes lies the Poong – Am Lake!