Gwanghalluwon Garden (광한루원)

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.

Opening Hours

April-October 08:00-21:00 (Free admission after 18:00)
November-March 08:00-20:00 (Free admission after 18:00)  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available (Small vehicles: 213 spaces / Large vehicles: 66 spaces)  

Inquiries

+82-63-620-8907  

Admission Fees

[Admission to Gwanghalluwon Garden]
Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won / Special discount: 1,800 won
Teenagers (ages 13-18): 2,000 won / Group: 1,500 won / Special discount: 1,000 won
Children (ages 7-12): 1,500 won / Group: 1,000 won / Special discount: 700 won

* Group: over 30 people (must enter together with same purpose)
* Special discount: holders of same-day admission ticket to Chunhyang Theme Park
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 and younger), Senior citizens (ages 65 and older)

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Sedan: One-day parking 2,000 won / Monthly parking 30,000 won
Small bus (15 passengers or under): One-day parking 2,000 won / Monthly parking 30,000 won
Mid-sized & Large bus (16 passengers or more): One-day parking 4,000 won / Monthly parking 60,000 won
Freight vehicles (1 ton or under): One-day parking 2,000 won / Monthly parking 30,000 won
Freight vehicles (more than 1 ton): One-day parking 3,000 won / Monthly parking 45,000 won