Gungnamji Pond

Chungcheongnam-do


In July, this pond explodes with colour as thousands of lotus flowers bloom. The Buyeo SeoDong Lotus Festival that month also transforms the surrounding park into a busy place with activities and exhibits around the pond. It's located in Seodong Park (서동공원), which is in the south end of town and close to the General Gyebaek statue.


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