Green energy experience and Gwangju heritage tour | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

The world is currently facing an environmental crisis symbolized by climate change and a resource crisis represented by high oil prices simultaneously. Climate change causes consecutive weather disasters, fundamentally disrupting the ecosystem order and threatening humanity's survival. Energy price surges due to resource depletion and global warming caused by fossil fuel use threaten both our economy and environment. South Korea ranks 7th in global CO2 emissions (IEA, 2018) and 9th in energy consumption imports, relying on overseas imports for 94% of its energy supply, making energy saving an essential task. In line with this, the Green Energy Experience Center is a hands-on facility where visitors can easily understand why energy saving is necessary and what energy-saving practices can be implemented in daily life. It introduces green energy including fossil energy, environmental energy, and renewable energy. The center consists of the Energy Connection Zone, Fossil Energy and Climate Change Zone, Protect the Energy Zone, Energy Ark of Hope Zone, Pleasant Green City Zone, and LED Exhibition Hall.

Wolgye-dong Janggo Tomb is a Three Kingdoms period tomb located in the low hilly area upstream of Yeongsan River. This tomb is traditionally called Janggo Tomb because its shape resembles the traditional musical instrument janggo or janggu, and the nearby village was also called Janggu Village. The tomb consists of two mounds and attracted academic attention in 1992 when the area was being developed into a high-tech industrial complex. Excavations conducted by Chonnam National University Museum in 1993 and 1995 revealed the scale and structure of the tomb. Tomb No. 1 has a mound length of 44m, with a stone chamber in a circular mound housing the remains, and a passage on the southwest side allowing access to the chamber. At excavation, the chamber ceiling had collapsed but was restored in 1997 by referencing other tombs. The mound is surrounded by a shield-shaped moat about 1–2m deep, where many cylindrical pottery fragments were found. Tomb No. 2 has a mound length of 33m and is similar to Tomb No. 1. The tomb's structure, form, and unearthed artifacts show many similarities to Japan's zenpokoenfun, providing valuable data for ancient Korea-Japan relations and is estimated to date from the 5th to 6th century.

아구찜 전문점으로, 아침마다 현지 직송으로 재료를 조달 받아서 요리하는 곳이다.

Ssangam Park is located in front of Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology within the Cheomdan district of Gwangsan-gu. A centrally situated lake adds charm, and the park is sometimes called Lake Park. There are well-maintained azalea forests and pine tree groves surrounding the lake, and the fountain spraying skyward adds a refreshing and cool atmosphere. Once or twice a month, small urban art festivals and events are held. Equipped with convenient facilities and maintaining a clean environment, this place is great for family visits.

Hwanbyeokdang is a pavilion located on a hill on the Chunghyo-dong side along the upper stream of the Gwangjuho, built by Kim Yoon-je (1501–1572), a former governor of Naju, who retired here and devoted himself to education. The name Hwanbyeok (環璧) literally means a beautiful natural scenery surrounded like a ring of blue. Hwanbyeokdang holds great humanities value in Korean literature history related to poetry and prose, and it is a representative example of a villa garden culture in Honam with excellent value as a byeolseo wonlim (detached garden pavilion). The hall name was given by Yeongcheonja Shin Jam, and it was also called Byeokgandang, as recorded in Gokgyeongmyeong's Yuseoseoknok. The building has three bays in the front, two bays on the side, and a paljak-style roof. The middle two bays are rooms, with a modified layout where the front and right sides have wooden floors. It is believed to have originally been a traditional pavilion format but changed to the current appearance after later expansions. Hanging here are calligraphic plaques written by Wooam Song Si-yeol and poetry plaques by Seokcheon Im Eok-ryeong and Jo Ja-i. There are two poems about Hwanbyeokdang by Jeong Cheol, included in Songgang Sokjip and Gwangjumokji. A legend related to Jeong Cheol tells that one day Kim Yoon-je, napping here, dreamed of a dragon ascending from Jodae. Upon waking, he hurried to the spot and found a boy wrapped in seaweed. Captivated by the boy’s extraordinary appearance, he married his granddaughter to him. This boy was Jeong Cheol, who later became a renowned politician and literary figure. Below Hwanbyeokdang are Jodae and Yongso, a pond said to be where Kim Yoon-je and Jeong Cheol first met. About 250m northeast along Changkyecheon is Sikyeongjeong, and near Hwanbyeokdang is Chwiga-jeong. Nearby are Doksujeong and Sosaewon, revealing this area as the center of Joseon-era villa garden culture. *Relative Kim Yoon-je Kim Yoon-je (1501–1572), from Gwangsan Bon-gwan, was born in Chunghyo-ri. He passed the Jinsa exam in 1528, the civil service exam in 1532, serving in posts including Seungmungyori, Chungrugwan, Hongmungwongyori, Naju governor, and thirteen other local government positions. After retiring, he returned home, built Hwanbyeokdang, and devoted himself to nurturing scholars, among them Songgang Jeong Cheol and Seohadang Kim Seowon. The militia leaders Kim Deok-ryeong and Kim Deok-bo during the Imjin War were his descendants influenced by his scholarship.