Gwangyang City to Operate July Night View City Tour on Weekends

by Heo Seonsik

Published 22 Jun.2023 11:22(KST)

Updated 15 Aug.2025 13:48(KST)

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'Board Without Reservation' Gwangyang Night View Tour

Popular Weekday Group Course for a Free Trip

The Gwangyang City Tour, shining brightly day and night, is expected to take charge of the hot July weekends with its dazzling night views.

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that it will operate a special Gwangyang Night View City Tour every weekend (Friday to Sunday) at 3 PM throughout July, which can be boarded without a reservation at Suncheonman Bay National Garden.

[Photo by Gwangyang City]

The Night View City Tour departs from Suncheonman Bay National Garden (3 PM) and Gwangyang-eup Bus Terminal (3:30 PM), where passengers can enjoy romance at the cool Gwangyang Wine Cave and have dinner at the Gwangyang Bulgogi Specialty Street.

Then, the tour continues to immerse visitors in the subtle night views unique to Gwangyang, including Gubongsan Observatory, Yi Sun-sin Bridge, and Haeoreum Overpass, concluding the schedule at Gwangyang-eup Bus Terminal (9 PM) and Suncheonman Bay National Garden (9:30 PM).

On Wednesdays, a historical course that offers a glimpse into Gwangyang’s spirit and culture is provided to increase options, and the tour will operate based on whichever theme?night view or history?meets the reservation status and operational requirements first.

The historical course departs from Suncheon Station (10:10 AM) and Gwangyang-eup Terminal (10:45 AM), exploring Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art, Gwangyang Art Warehouse, Inseori Park, Gwangyang History and Culture Center, Gwangyang Jangdo Museum, and Gwangyang Archery Training Center, passing through Gwangyang-eup Terminal (5:05 PM) and arriving at Suncheon Station (5:40 PM).

Additionally, group tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, which allow groups of 15 or more to take private tours with flexible courses, continue to be popular.

The group course requires groups of 15 or more to meet conditions including visiting at least four tourist sites, having at least one meal, and scheduling for more than five hours.

The weekend night view course can be boarded immediately without a reservation, while other tours operate only when there is a reservation of five or more people at least three days in advance. However, groups must make reservations at least seven days in advance.

The fees are ▲5,000 KRW for general admission ▲4,000 KRW for military personnel, seniors, and students ▲3,000 KRW for persons with disabilities and preschool children; entrance fees, travel insurance, and meal costs are separate.

Jung Gu-young, Director of Tourism, said, “The July Gwangyang City Tour is designed to help visitors escape the hot summer sun and enjoy the special night views of Gwangyang Bay. The weekend night view course departing from Suncheonman Bay National Garden can be boarded immediately without a reservation, so we ask for the interest and participation of tourists visiting the Namdo region.”