Lake Paldang was made by blocking the Paldang Dam and buried an extensive area of fertile land and residential areas in the process, but no one will raise an objection now against the fact that Lake Paldang is a famous site of Gwangju. Lake Paldang is a beautiful place where Sucheong, Geomcheon, Guiyeo, Bunwon, Geumsa, Iseok and Samseong-ri of Namjong-myeon and O-ri, Jeongji-ri, Wondang-ri, Musu-ri and Doma-ri of Toechon-myeon reflect their beauties in the lake. Restaurants in the area around the lake selling hot chowder made with fresh water fish also relieve your stress and the variety of old trees that hang over the waterside provide a picturesque view while eating. While fishing is prohibited for the protection of the water supply source, families appreciate the broad lake under the cool shade and listen to the sounds coming from Yangpyeong, Namyangju across the lake. Lake Paldang is one of famous scenic sites in Gwangju, which causes everyone to become a poet thanks to such an environment.

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