Lotus in Full Bloom: Jeonju Deokjin Park

Since it opened in 1938, Jeonju Deokjin Park has been loved by both locals and tourists. At the center of the park is the famous Deokjin Lake, which dates back to the Koryo Dynasty (918-1392). The scenery of the lotuses blooming over the lake during the summer days has been famous throughout Korea.

*The bridge of Deokjin Park was demolished this year.

Forest in the city

Deokjin Park is loved by both locals and tourists.

Deokjin Park’s lotuses blooming over the lake have been popular among tourists visiting Korea as a major August destination.

The iron bridge, lotus, and music fountain

The iron bridge over the lotus lake is old, but makes great prop for taking pictures of the lotus lake. During the summer lotus season, Deokjin Park is more popular than usual, filled with couples and families.

Lotuses bloom from early July to early August. So this summer, visit Deokjin Park to take beautiful photos of the lotuses in full bloom over the lake.

Music fountain time

Spring and Autumn (April, May, September, and October): 13:30~13:45/15:30~15:45/17:30~17:45/20:00~20:30

​Summer (June, July, and August): 13:30~13:45/15:30~15:45/17:30~17:45 /20:30~21:00

Keep this timetable in mind if you’re interested in taking photos of the fountain and the lotuses.

The lotus buds, lotuses in full bloom, and stems where lotuses once bloomed are densely covering the lake. Also, the scent of the lotuses can be rather strong!

Lotus is not only the symbol of summer and Buddhism. The flower also symbolizes innocence. Although the lotus grows in muddy waters, it blooms more beautifully than any other flowers. If you find this impressive, I recommend visiting Jeonju Deokjin Park!