[2025 Iksan-Si ] Travel Guide for Jungang Sports Park (Updated Jul)

#Korea must-visit check-in spots Iksan Central Park is a niche attraction in Iksan, South Korea, with a super large natural ecological landscape. There are various ecological plant landscapes such as lotus fields, water lily fields, and sunflower fields, as well as various experience projects prepared for tourists (such as outdoor camping, etc.). You can take a car tour bus to tour the entire park, with a total length of 5km. We walked and took pictures for more than an hour🌻, and there was quite a lot to see. The colorful sea of ​​flowers in autumn is matched with the warm autumn sun, and there are pavilions for cooling off. There are not many people going there on weekends, the flowers are in full bloom, and the autumn breeze is super crisp. You don’t need a filter to take pictures, it’s very good, and it’s worth your visit. Since there is relatively little public transportation in the surrounding area, it is recommended to drive here.

#fallingseason Chrysanthemums are a symbol of Iksan city. They symbolize the city's endless development and enterprising spirit. Chrysanthemums in Korea can be traced back to the reign of the 16th Baekje King, Jinsha. 5 varieties of mum seeds were brought from Japan. Now, there are between 300 and 400 varieties of mums in Korea. Chrysanthemums are one of the Four Gentlemen in Korea and Chinese art along with bamboo, plum flowers, and orchids. They symbolize integrity, fidelity, and constancy. For locations is 322 Hanaro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do.

#fallingseason This year, Iksan celebrated their 20th anniversary of the chrysanthemum festival. The festival was at the end of October and held at the Iksan Central Sports Park. I accidentally went there much earlier than I expected. However, it was nice to walk around the quiet area with only a few elderly people taking a walk and the workers watering the flowers. The colors were bright and what you might expect from a chrysanthemum festival. For locations is 322 Hanaro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do.