Is there parking at Soswaewon Garden?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Soswaewon Garden?

09:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Soswaewon Garden

Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju · Historic site

Soswaewon Garden is a private garden from the Joseon period where Korea's traditional beauty is preserved. It was built by Yang San-Bo (1503-1557) after he gave up his success when his mentor Jo Gwang-Jo (1482-1519) was killed during political strife. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as a clean and transparent garden where the righteous enjoy the life of anbinnakdo (being comfortable amid poverty and taking pleasure in an honest lifestyle) surrounded by a bamboo grove.

Including peach trees, various kinds of trees and grass are planted on both sides of the stream while clear water flows down the foot of the garden walls. The log bridge above the valley adds to the charm of the scenery. The harmony between nature and the artificial waterfall is a sight to behold. Soswaewon Garden is 150 meters away from the main road. Passing through the thick bamboo forest, you will find the small valley and Soswaewon Garden on your left.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Address: 17, Soswaewon-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:39
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-381-0115

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Festivals & events nearby

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FAQ

Is there parking at Soswaewon Garden?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Soswaewon Garden?: 09:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Nearby attractions

Korea Gasa Literature Collection 0.7 km · Museum & gallery
Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion 0.8 km · Historic site
Hwanbyeokdang ·Jodae 환벽당 ·조대 0.9 km · Historic site
Gwangju Pyeongchon Village 1.0 km · Farm & fishing village experience
Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park 1.0 km · Nature park
Chunghyodong Jeongryeobigak 충효동 정려비각 1.0 km · Historic site
Gwangjuho 광주호 1.0 km · River, sea & lake
Sigyeongjeong Pavilion 1.0 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).