Gwangyang Gubongsan Observatory Dressed in Pink Azaleas

Published 14 Apr.2023 11:48(KST)

Healing Spaces with Panorama Views, Deep Blue Sea, and Brilliant Nightscapes

Gubongsan Observatory, rising as a healing spot for modern people seeking to enjoy freedom with its vast and open views, is beautifully dyed pink with azaleas.

Gwangyang City announced that pink spring flowers such as azaleas, moss phlox, and rhododendrons are spreading like a carpet around the Gubongsan Observatory area, and the peak bloom is expected from this weekend through next week.

Gubongsan Observatory beautifully dyed with pink azaleas <br>Photo provided by Gwangyang City

Gubongsan Observatory beautifully dyed with pink azaleas
Photo provided by Gwangyang City

To reach Gubongsan Observatory, visitors must climb 5km from the entrance, and from 2km away, charming moss phlox warmly welcomes visitors.

At the 473m-high Gubongsan Observatory, you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view centered on the deep blue Gwangyang Bay, including the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, Yeosu Industrial Complex, Suncheon Waeseong Fortress, and Namhae Bridge.

The vast Gubongsan Observatory evokes ‘Prastor,’ meaning the freedom of the soul felt in the endlessly unfolding space, offering a thrill where external and internal landscapes harmonize.

The plum blossom-shaped metal art beacon installed at the summit shines silver during the day and gradually glows golden as darkness falls, emitting a mysterious aura.

The subtle night view of Gubongsan Observatory harmonizes with the light symphony and harmony created by the Yi Sun-sin Bridge and Gwangyang Steelworks, earning a place in the 2020 Korea Tourism Organization’s Top 100 Night Views.

There are walking trails shaped like the Korean Peninsula and attractions such as the ‘Goblin Triplets and Fairy Forest,’ which stimulate imagination and adventurous spirit, making it popular among family visitors.

Jeong Gu-young, Director of Tourism, said, “The wide-open Gubongsan Observatory is gaining attention as a healing space for modern people tired of daily life with its vast scenery and subtle night views.”

He added, “Especially in April, it is dyed pink with azaleas, exciting travelers. We highly recommend a trip to Gwangyang to fully enjoy spring, including Gubongsan Observatory and Baealdo Island Garden.”