The Chunghyo-dong Willow Trees in Buk-gu, Gwangju, are three surviving old willow trees by the eastern bank of Gwangju Lake near the village. The Korea Tourism Organization's official Accessible Tourism detail lists the site at 7 Chunghyosaem-gil, open at all times without regular closure days. Its accessibility survey lists four reserved disability parking bays in the willow-tree parking area. The approach to the main entrance and the entrance passage are described as step-free and wheelchair accessible. However, the accessible toilet is not identified as being directly beside the trees: it is at the public toilet next to the Gwangju Lake Ecology Management Office. Wheelchair users should therefore check the route and distance to that toilet separately. Nearby Gwangju Lake landscapes and historical garden sites such as Soswaewon, Hwanbyeokdang and Sikyeongjeong do not automatically share these accessibility conditions. Tourism inquiry: 062-410-6140.
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- Oct 20, 2026
Gwangju Chunghyo-dong ancient willows: four accessible parking bays and off-site toilet
The three willow trees at 7 Chunghyosaem-gil are accessible year-round; the entrance is step-free but the accessible toilet is beside the Gwangju Lake Ecology Management Office.
Visitors using wheelchairs need to plan both the dedicated parking bays and the separate location of an accessible toilet.
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What we're seeing
The main entrance is described as step-free, but the accessible toilet is at a separate location and should be part of the route plan.
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What we still don't know
The KTO accessibility data was last revised August 14, 2025. Accessible parking availability, toilet route gradient/distance, works and any fees have not been independently rechecked for October 2026.