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제4수원지

제4수원지 · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gwangju

제4수원지

제4수원지 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Gwangju Fourth Reservoir is a constructed reservoir in northeastern Gwangju, built in the late 1960s as a municipal water source and now doubling as a quiet recreation site. The reservoir is surrounded by a 4-kilometer perimeter walking trail through pine and oak forest, with several lakeside pavilions and a small fishing pier used by local anglers. The setting is genuinely calm — the reservoir functions as a designated water-source protection zone, which limits commercial development around the shore. The trail rarely sees tourists, making it a useful slow-paced detour from central Gwangju. Best in autumn for foliage. Free entry. About 90 minutes for the perimeter loop. Pair with Mudeungsan National Park.

Quick highlights

  • Late-1960s constructed reservoir in northeastern Gwangju
  • 4-km perimeter walking trail through pine and oak forest
  • Designated water-source protection zone — limited development
  • Lakeside pavilions and a small fishing pier
  • Pair with Mudeungsan National Park

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