Gwangyang City Invites You to the Golden-Hued Gwangyang History and Culture Center

A Carpet of Yellow Ginkgo Leaves
A Popular Spot for Emotional Late-Autumn Photography

The Gwangyang History and Culture Center, which fully embraces the history of Gwangyang, is now resplendent with golden ginkgo leaves, reaching the peak of late autumn scenery.

Standing majestically beside the elegant Gwangyang History and Culture Center is a ginkgo tree, designated as a protected tree (registration number 15-5-1-31), with 400 years of history etched into its rings. Its grand shape shimmers in a golden hue.

Golden Ginkgo Tree at Gwangyang History and Culture Center. Provided by Gwangyang City

Additionally, ginkgo leaves scattered by the wind have piled up in the cultural plaza, turning the area around the Gwangyang History and Culture Center into a picturesque autumn landscape and making it a popular spot for emotional late-autumn photography.

The Gwangyang History and Culture Center was built in 1943 during the Japanese colonial period as the Gwangyang County Office and has served as the administrative hub of Gwangyang. It was designated a National Registered Cultural Heritage in 2009.

The building preserves the typical architectural style of government offices from the Japanese colonial era and is now used as a historical and cultural space exhibiting the history of Gwangyang.

Lee Hyunju, head of the Tourism Division, said, "Every autumn, the ginkgo tree in front of the History and Culture Center turns golden, offering visitors a special moment. I hope many citizens and tourists will visit this place, where they can enjoy both the history of Gwangyang and its beautiful autumn scenery."

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