Sunset Silver Grasses and Butterfly‑Shaped Views Where the Yeongsan and Hwangryong Rivers Meet in Gwangju
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
A new riverside lookout, Seochang Sensory Observatory, opened in Gwangju’s Seo‑gu at the old Seochang port. Designed in a Möbius‑band (뫼비우스 띠) shape that resembles a butterfly when seen from below, the 166 m pedestrian bridge and deck offer panoramic views of the Y‑shaped confluence of the Yeongsan River (영산강) and Hwangryong River (황룡강). In late autumn the riverbanks and nearby plains fill with silver eulalia grass (억새) and cosmos, creating spectacular sunsets; LED lighting illuminates the deck at night. Adjacent “Nanum Nuri Garden” transformed a former trash lot into cultural spaces honoring local benefactor Park Ho‑ryeon and includes themed plazas and an S‑shaped riverside trail. Nearby attractions include an estimated 800‑year‑old ginkgo tree in Chilsuk‑dong, the historic Buyongjeong pavilion, the village tradition of Gosssaum (고싸움놀이, traditional bull‑fighting folk performance) preservation, and the ecologically rich Jangnok Wetland (a national protected wetland) home to 829 wildlife species including endangered otters. Mudeungsan’s highland eulalia fields—notably Jangbuljae and the Baekma ridge—are famed for silver grass seas and skyline trails. Practical notes: Seochang Observatory and the ancient ginkgo are free to visit (street parking); local cuisine highlights Namdo dishes such as teokgalbi (떡갈비) and hanjeongsik (한정식).
