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Sajik Park Observation Tower
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About this place

A 13.7-metre observation tower in Sajik Park offering a full 360-degree panorama of Gwangju. Free binoculars are available for visitors to take in the urban landscape stretching across the city. It's an accessible spot for a quick visit to get your bearings and survey the broader cityscape.

Practical information

49 Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Kwangju, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Points included in this audio guide

1
4th Floor Outdoor Observation Deck

4th Floor Outdoor Observation Deck

The 4th-floor outdoor viewing terrace is the highest point on the tower, offering a complete 360-degree panorama across Gwangju's city centre. From here, you can see the Yangnim-dong district and Mudeungsan mountain. The terrace is equipped with Extended Reality (XR) telescopes that overlay augmented reality information onto the landscape, identifying and describing key landmarks and points of interest visible from the viewing platform.

2
Gallery-Café, 3rd Floor

Gallery-Café, 3rd Floor

The Gallery-Café on the 3rd floor of Sajik Park's Observation Tower offers 360-degree panoramic views across Gwangju alongside a contemporary art exhibition space. The café's reflective flooring creates striking photo opportunities, whilst large windows frame both the city skyline and the park's wooded surroundings. It's an ideal spot to visit for refreshments with a view, combining casual dining with cultural engagement in a single location.

3
Sajik Light Forest

Sajik Light Forest

Sajik Light Forest is an interactive light installation that transforms Sajik Park with contemporary urban media art. When the cherry blossoms peak in mid-April, Gwangju City Council illuminates the trees, allowing visitors to experience the spectacle well into the evening. The installations blend natural beauty with cutting-edge lighting design, creating a distinctive blend of nature and technology worth visiting during the spring season.

4
Sajik Altar

Sajik Altar

The Sajikdan is a ritual altar at the heart of Sajik Park in Gwangju, lending the park its name and historical significance. Dating back to the Three Kingdoms period, this sacred site once hosted ceremonies where worshippers sought blessings for peace and prosperity from the deities of the earth and grain. What to see here is the well-preserved altar structure that offers insight into ancient Korean religious practices and the region's spiritual heritage.

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4 points of interest included
  • 1.4th Floor Outdoor Observation Deck
  • 2.Gallery-Café, 3rd Floor
  • 3.Sajik Light Forest
  • 4.Sajik Altar

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