Top 45 things to do and attractions in Gwangju

Beautiful place, learning about history of Gwangju and Korea. Helpful staff. Cheerful kindergarten and maybe high school attendance...

A well documented museum showcasing historical findings of jeolla region during three kingdom period.

Great way to spend a couple of hours. The burial pods are neat. It is free to enter.

This museum is free and have a lot of good pieces of art. Most of it is ceramic work, some historic pieces and some strange things. You can visit in one hour and combine with other museum like the beautiful museum of art of the folk museum (didnt do it).

At the Gwangju National Museum, you can see beautiful Bronze Age artifacts from Korea. Including the bell with 8-thumbs, it is enough to enjoy the essence of the Korean Peninsula's Bronze Age culture. The Gwangju National Museum is directly accessible from the highway IC, so it has excellent accessibility and free admission. Exhibits are arranged systematically and according to historical flow, so you can see the history of the Korean Peninsula at a glance.

Unfortunately when I visit there, they only open for the 2nd floor. So, not much to see. But, still you can see old paintings from some famous historical korean painters. And the park is also clean and nice.

Gwangju National Museum was established in the late 1970's. The museum consists of many historical artifacts and artworks regarding buddhism and earthenware from sinan, Goryeo, silla, Bajae and Jaseon dynasties. The museum was developed to promote the prehistoric culture in Korea. Pets are not allowed at this place. There is no entry fee for this museum. And parking facility is also free. The museum closes on government holidays.

Family Land is the biggest outdoor and amusement park in Gwangju. During weekends is crowded and there is a lot of waiting time for attractions. The Zoo is better than it was but there is much place for improvement especially when it comes to animals habitats. Some of them are living in horbile cages or on a only cement environment. I was quite disappointed.

Basic facilities. Good for kids under 14. Not too crowded even on s Saturday. It can be boring for kids over 14. Nothing for Adult travellers. Good for young families. There is a zoo. Can spend a whole day. Good vibes.

Decent place for a family, but not a perfect spot for a little kid. I wish the entrance fee was a little cheaper as they don’t really have any rides. There are about 3-4 rides you can ride with younger kids (less than 36 months old).

Kids will are so much fun.

Nice places to visit during Winter

Took the kids to Family Land last week and visited the zoo as well. The amusement park was fun for the kids and they enjoyed it, thus the 2 stars. The wait was minimal since we went on a weekday. The zoo on the other hand needs to be shut down. The animal's living conditions are horrendous and they live in the tiniest enclosures. I saw one small enclosure with way too many birds in it. The elephants have no room to run and seemed stressed. The white fox walked toward us very slowly like something was wrong with him and his fur was dirty, matted, and missing in spots. We saw a meercat that couldn't put any weight on one of it's front legs. I can't remember the name of the animals next to the meercats, but one of those animals was dragging it's hind legs. I left that zoo feeling so sad for the animals living there. DO BETTER OR SEND THEM SOMEWHERE THEY WILL BE CARED FOR!

Decent rides, but the park as a whole is a bit old. Some of the rides were closed for repairs and a few actually had to stop while we were there. It's not bad, but the adjacent Zoo is definitely better. It's shaded and is great little park with a decent zoo.

Hate to see the market kind of dead...not sure whether it is due to political turmoil or just out of date??? Nothing to see or street foods.

A historic old market street with old shops selling food. Some converted to more modern cafes, while others retain their old fashion charm. Worth a visit to soak in the atmosphere and pick on some street snacks. Street parking and parking lot available nearby.

They're trying their best. Some good stores and street food. The brewery was a nice surprise and really the only place besides the German restaurant that was attracting crowds.

It's really pretty and maybe it was more lively pre-covid times but there wasn't much to do there when I went. I did enjoy the photo booth but that's all there was.

Interesting place. Many things to see and eat around this area

I visited during the day and most of all the shops were closed. I think the place comes to life at night time. It's a nice place to stroll through, especially if you need to kill some time before catching your next train.

It was a little difficult to find, but once we did, it was awesome! Go as it's getting dark and the street comes alive with a trendy yet old-school, retro feel. It's a great place to dress in old-fashioned school uniforms or take some black and white photos. Lots of yummy places to stop and eat street food as well. It's a blast!

Lovely exhibits and very informative. Definitely worth stopping by when touring Gwangju.

Located in the heart of old Gwangju downtown, and directly behind the Old Provincial Office, very important landmark and historical site. Easy access using subway or bus, ample parking space and spacious area for exhibitions, performances and events. We recently went to a exhibition featuring South East Asia. Exhibits are displayed beautifully with abundant information, although not all in English. The library was exceptionally well put, looks like an airport if you ask me! The children section has a playground but unfortunately only for small kids (before elementary school age) and works through reservation system. There is a restaurant but sorry to say the price is ridiculously expensive. Bring your own lunch and eat at the designated area or eat outside and come back. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. You can make use of the guide tour to visit the important area. All in all very nice place to visit.

ACC is a huge complex. It organises every event from International to National. Every weekends it organizes small to big events depends upon occassion. Every 6 month it organizes International food and cultural events. This place is very beautiful and peaceful. Its very near to down town area. The 5.18 memorial museum is located near to this place. This place also include a small rose garden where you can spent peaceful time.

Fantastic exhibits, plenty of multi media, gift shop, art from around the area , great cafe, lots of families enjoying the nice weather

There are guide tour. You should try this program. Every Wednesday has special tour at 4 pm. It's backstage tour. This is required booking and limited to 15 people only.

Must see. Great place to visit. Amazing exhibits.

Beautiful venue, comfortable seats, and it’s a small enough space that any seat would have a good view.

A good place. Calm and clean, remote from the urban crowd. Parking place is large. All facilities available.

An absolute "must see" if you visit. Please be warned that he story of Gwanju's uprising is harrowing, yet hugely significant. The heart of the townspeople during the whole event is something that the community are very proud of. We were very lucky that upon arrival here we were greeted by a free guide who had lived through the uprising and gave us a personal account of his and his friend's and family's experience. He walked us through the park and showed us the graves of the known and unknown victims, the monuments and their significance, and guided us through the exhibition hall.

Quiet and sombre monument to the fallen during the suppression of democracy in the dark days of oppression.

(Translated by Google) I visited Mangwol-dong Cemetery, the sacred place of democracy. (Original) 민주화의 성지 망월동묘지에 다녀왔습니다

(Translated by Google) I'm just sorry and grateful... (I'm also grateful to the administrators who prepared the chrysanthemums and umbrellas.) (Original) 그저 죄송하고 감사드립니다.. (국화꽃과 우산 준비해주신 관리자분들께도 감사드립니다)

(Translated by Google) It was a meaningful occasion to visit the site of the May 18th spirits, watch a video, and commemorate those who sacrificed their lives to protect democracy. (Original) 5.18 영령들이 계신곳에 참배하고 영상을 보고 민주주의를 지키기위해 목숨을 바치신 분들을 기리는 뜻깊은 자리가 되었음

(Translated by Google) I came back quietly, thinking about that day. There were occasional visitors, and it was always a quiet place that was clean and tidy. I still remember the pain and sadness of that day in my heart. I'm going to visit my father's grave. (Original) 그날을 생각하며 조용히 다녀왔습니다 간간히 참배객들도있었고 늘 말끔히 정리되있는 조용한곳입니다 아직도 그날에 아픔과 슬픔을 내가슴은 기억합니다 아버지묘소 찾아뵙고갑니다

the theme of gwangju biennale 2024 is “pansori”. it means that the theme of art fes is “kabuki” in japan. is this acceptable,or not?

I came here in 2021. There were many hands-on activities and artworks, so I couldn't feel bored, and I was impressed by the deep meaning of each work. I would recommend it to those who are interested in art.

i went here with my friends i saw there lots of pieces When i saw them I feel a sense of woder because the pieces are very cool and unique also i saw unique works and these gave me a lot of thoughtful things To go out i thought i made a great dicision to visit there

I visited Biennale in Gwang ju I watched many arts in Biennale I’m excited because i love arts There are many exhibits at the Biennale Also, the Biennale has a large park, so it's good to take a walk You have to go to the Biennale if you like arts

A much more colorful and happier place than the nearby art museum. I can identify and relate here.

Very pretty gardens. I didn't go into the exhibitions as I thought it was very overpriced at 13,000 won with no guarantee of any English explanations

There's an exhibition hall & many events are organized here, pretty often !

Love this place as a tourist. Lots of young locals going there to eat and shop, it feels like a mini myeongdong

The ambiance is cozy, the vibe is inviting, and the food and drinks are good. It's the perfect place to unwind and soak in the charm of the bustling cafe scene.

What a wonderful world! Cafés, restaurants, and photo booths line the streets beautifully. There's something for everyone, and it's not too far from the ACC as well.

A ton of really cute cafes and brunch spots. If you hit this place at the right time it can be.lively and there is a good choice of cafes to go to. Good spot to start your day.

Cool street with nice looking cafes, but it was pretty disappointing to see that they mostly did not open until 11AM or later. Thought it'd be different for a "cafe street" attraction area.

Many different type of cafěs and restaurants. You can find thai, italian, korean, japanese,..etc.

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Gwangju National Museum, Gwangju Museum of Art, as well as Gwangju History and Folk Museum are located relatively in close proximity of each other. Visited the 3 establishment. In my opinion, they in part tell the exciting story of Korean contemporary culture and rich vibrant, albiet, turbulent history. Good place to visit for relaxation, family outing, and tourist excursions. Found staff to be friendly and courteous. However, could not find any good gift shop.

Nice place to visit in Gwangju. Also has separate arts for kids.

if u have plan to come Gwangju it is Worthy to visit, but for visiting here come to Gwangju is not recommendable

It was free and interesting. I enjoyed the captivating pieces and installments where you get to participate.

Interesting exhibitions and beautiful gallery spaces.

Cool place. If you are a art lover you can visit this place for a short trip. Very calm and quiet. This place also give chance to new local artist to present their own talent.

the whole museum was nearly empty with three or four shows. the building was beautiful and entrance was free but it isn't worth your time. I'm sure there are better art museums in Korea only a hour or two away.

Gwangju Memorial Park is a tribute to the victims of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. With its peaceful atmosphere, thoughtful monuments, and historical significance, it offers a meaningful stop for anyone seeking to understand the country’s modern history.

I recommend you to watch "A Taxi Driver (2017)" before coming to this place to have better feel about the tragedy that occurred. Even though this place is not a big part of the story, a lot of things can be found that related to the story of the Gwangju Uprising. The place was so clean and quiet.

Welcome to 5.18 memorial park in Gwangju. This memorial park is related in Korea's painful history.You can learn history and feel the history. If you go there, you can do history experience and see fountain performance. I recommend visiting there with your family. Around Gwangju, I hope you eat lettuce fries and butterfly pie in palace bakery

Not that much to see apart from the biggest monument, but it's still a cozy park with lots of locals. Tip: if you go in the morning, you might bump into a whole group of elderly people doing fitness on the top of the hill.

A compact sized park in the Sangmu region of Gwangju. Good for workouts: there is a small area with different kinds of gym equipment. In the middle of the park, there are a couple of observatory-style temples where one can have good views on the surrounding regions if the day clear. Prepare for long stairs and upward slopes!

The 18th May Memorial Park in Seo-gu is a significant historical landmark commemorating the 1980 Gwangju Uprising in South Korea. The park features a museum, monuments, and memorials that pay tribute to the victims and heroes of the pro-democracy movement. It serves as a solemn reminder of the nation's struggle for democracy and human rights, attracting visitors from around the world to reflect on this important chapter in Korean history.

Loved the park. Museum was closed but will visit again

A covered market with fish and food stalls. It's a regular market during the day. From May the July and September to November, the night art market runs from 7pm to 11pm on Saturdays. You can pick up art and homemade desserts or get your portrait drawn. They have a small gallery for local and foreign artists (Hanpyeong Gallery) and there are often performances and live music. Vegetable jeon(pancakes), fried whole crabs, clams, beef sushi, kimbab and more!

There is no night market on Saturdays, nor any art market. I don’t know why there is such false tourism information on the official tourism platform.

This place looks like it's frozen in time, has the 90's feel and you can tell it hasn't changed much. Not as much options as the Yangdong Market and it does feel bit dirty. It's a great to walk around and get a feel how things were like in Korea before 2000 hit. However, if you had to decide between Daein or Yangdong market to explore, I would recommend Yangdong.

Daein market is a nice place to visit once. I don't know if I would go more than once hahaha. Some stuff they had were seafood stalls, some stir fried stuff, and tarot card readers (which I wanted to try but wasn't confident in my Korean abilities). Thare are a lot of stalls so it's a nice place to eat while walking but since it's an outdoor market, I wouldn't go when the weather is cold.

A must go in Gwangju. Here you can feel the real local vibes, eat local food, buy handycrafts and attend some performance shows like opera singing.

Chill vibe with everything you need. Very local art scene. Handmade goods and cheap, delicious food.

Every third Saturday there are international tables offering food.

Good place should visit in Gwangju, near Asia culture center, underground shopping center, near walk street Jungjang -ro

A good historic place to visit # Gwangju history..

Standing at this place, I wonder if the people fighting for democracy where fighting for a political system as it is today in Korea. How little is explained about the uprising on this place, I also wonder how important this actually is for people living on Gwangju today. It wasn't for the host I was staying at.

A beautiful square with so much history or the May uprising in Gwangju. There are also frequent live performances held in the square.

The place where many cultural activities take place, in the heart of Gwangju city. It's a landmark of this city and it was built to commemorate the 5.18 Democracy Movement's martyrs.

Open and lively throughout the year!!

Amazing.

A few galleries to look at. Not a particularly attractive or welcoming street. Certainly not “like Insadong in Seoul” as the tourist map claims. Lower your expectations, and the street may meet them.

Not really like Seoul’s Insadomg at all, as the entrance signs say. A few galleries and art stores. Most of the stores were closed on a Friday late morning when we went.

seems its past its hey day..... perhaps from lack of tourists? some shops are still worth visiting here

I really love this place. Many options for vulture plans and eating. The galleries are really interesting.

We thought it will be worth to visit and look at local arts, but the galleries are small, expensive and very empty…

Can get a good coffee at full house cafe...a theme cafe...must visit

A lot of art, special small stores with charme, you can buy everything from paintings to pottery!

Wow, thank goodness I didn't shit my pants. Did not expect it's going to be that scary up on the top of the mountains, windy and extremely cold weather. Lifts and the monorails were questionably old. 500% glad that I'm still alive. Am I going to do this again? Maybe yes for the scenery and better weather not in freezing cold season. Also, wait for the owner to refurbish all the equipments. But good luck to all shades of adventurous. It was somewhat fabulous.

Is a fun way to ride the monorail all the way up the hill with a very calm and peaceful surrounding area. Recommended if the weather is good and the sky is clear.

On the expensive side, but worth the money! Everything is quite old and used, but that jut makes it a special experience! Go for sure, if you have the chance!

Very nice view! Definitely worth a visit

The infrastructure is just too old.

(Translated by Google) This attraction is not barrier-free and requires a short walk up a slope from the lift to the monorail. There are stairs all the way from the monorail to the octagonal pavilion. I heard that the train is prone to stop running due to weather, so I asked 13:30 before setting off to see if it was running at the moment. In Korea, you can use the app to call a taxi without having to worry about being ripped off. It is also very convenient in places where public transportation is inconvenient, and you don’t have to worry about not being able to get a taxi on your return trip. There are many kinds of tickets. To reach the highest octagonal pavilion, you need to buy a package ticket. The place to buy tickets is at the convenience store counter in the building on the left facing the hotel. There is a toilet on the 1st floor, so please use it first and then go to the 2nd floor before departure. Please keep the ticket safe, as you will check it again on your return trip. It was a holiday, but there were not many tourists in the morning. It was not until we were going down the mountain towards noon that the number of tourists gradually increased. When we took the monorail, the weather was very good that day, and there were no other tourists (=chartered car), so the whole experience was very comfortable. When we got off the train, the uncle told us in Korean that we would be back in 10 minutes. We walked along the way and it really took us 10 minutes to get back to the train. The uncle even asked us in Korean, “It’s boring here, isn’t it?” ! This is what the locals say about this attraction. 😆 In terms of the scenery, it’s really not particularly amazing, but what’s special is the two modes of transportation we took. I think you can only see them in amusement parks in Taiwan, right? But if you are afraid of heights, you might want to consider this! ! (Original) 此景點，非無障礙空間適合，從Lift吊椅式纜到單軌列車，需要小走一小段斜坡。 單軌列車走到八角亭，都是樓梯。 聽說很容易因天氣而停駛，因此在出發之前有詢問1330看當下是否在運行。 在韓國用app叫計程車，不怕被坑錢，而且在大眾運輸不方便的地方，真的很方便，回程也不怕叫不到車。 票有分很多種，要到達最高的八角亭，要買套票。 購票的地方，在面對飯店的左邊那棟建物裡的便利商店櫃台，1F有廁所，出發前請先上完再到2F出發。 票要保管好，回程還會再看票。 當天是假日，但一早沒有什麼遊客，是下山接近中午時，遊客才慢慢變多。 坐單軌列車時，當天的氣候非常好，而且沒有其他遊客(=包車)，一整個很舒服。 下車時，大叔用韓文跟我們說10分鐘後要回來，一路上去走走晃晃，真的10分鐘回到列車的地方。 大叔還用韓文問我們說，這裡很沒意思吧！！ 這就是當地人對於這個景點的評語。😆 論風景，真的沒有特別驚艷，但特別的是搭乘的兩種交通工具，在台灣應該都只能在遊樂園看到吧？ 但有懼高症的，可能要考慮一下囉！！

(Translated by Google) 1. I arrived on foot and thought I'd come across a ruin. 2. Only the convenience store was remodeled... Tickets were bought at the convenience store. 3. It's easier to buy a set. 4. The equipment wasn't properly maintained, so it felt very dangerous. 5. They gave me 10 minutes to get off midway, but 10 minutes to get up and down seemed too short and tiring for the elderly. 6. The staff were all friendly, which made me feel good. It would be wonderful to visit in the spring, when the leaves turn green, or in the fall, when the leaves turn vibrant colors! I hope they take good care of the equipment. Thank you! (Original) 1. 찾아가며 도착하여 폐허에 온 줄 알았음. 2.편의점만 리모델링.. 편의점에서 티켓팅. 3.세트로 구매하는 것이 편함. 4.기구관리를 안해서 무척 위험한 느낌.. 5.중간에 내려서 10분 시간주는데 어르신들에게 올라갔다가 내려오는 시간 10분은 너무 촉박하고 힘드실 듯 함.. 6.일하시는 분들은 다들 친절하셔서 기분 좋았어요. 잎이 파릇해지는 봄이나 알록달록한 색으로 변하는 가을에 가면 멋질 것 같아요! 기구 관리 잘 해주셨으면 좋겠네요ㅠㅠ 감사합니다!

The Kia Tiger fans are 100 times crazier than American MLB. I’ve never seen such energy in any stadium.

Welcome to Gwangju Kia Champions Field. I would like to tell you some good things about Gwangju Kia Champions Field. First, you can watch a baseball game and learn about the cheering culture. You can also have a great time with people around you. There are also many delicious restaurants near the stadium where you can enjoy a nice meal. If you visit Gwangju Kia Champions Field, I hope this information helps you have a great time.

Place for cheering up baseball players. SSG is the best team in 2022. The team has never missed first place in 2022.

exciting experiemce to see my hometoem teams game and cheer for them. the beers they serving was warm in the hottest time of the year. watching game was too hot and humid!

First time at a baseball stadium and it did not fail me. Well structure with stores selling food and drinks.

Season finale. Awsome Korean baseball experience!

Fun from the first pitch to the last. Take us out to the ballgame!

Very interesting museum spread over two floors at the top of what was the tallest building in Gwangju in May 1981. A place where numerous civilians were massacred by a military suppression of citizens’ right to protest and call for democracy. There are numerous bullet holes inside the building. The diorama on display is a thought-provoking demonstration of the events taking place at that time. We were shown into the museum by a guide (he had been a university student in Gwangju at the time) with excellent English. We highly recommend this museum.

We were brought there by our host to learn more about Gwangju. It was a good stop and very interesting way of learning about their history. Worth the trip.

Cultural activity, may 1980 archive and contemporary art exhibition. Good place to visit the weekend.

Great place to learn about history and other local attractions.

I love this place. It has so much history in it and it's been transformed in a modern facility with museums, coffeeshops and offices.

Oh, man. I've wanted to go on the roof of this building forever! And now they have a viewing platform and an exhibition space for the top three floors/roof. Go up there, the view is awesome.

I visited the building today without great expectations. The exhibition about the May 18 1980 uprising has been one of the most moving and well-curated exhibitions I have ever been to. There was even an English-speaking guide who was a contemporary witness! Thank you very much for this experience!

BIG place and I'm really was excited. And BTS were here!! You should remember this!!! I really like big screen ! But toilets not so good in this area...

one of the biggest stadium in South Korea. the atmosphere can be felt even without any spectators inside. besides, it always have a bunch of people strolling around the complex as it is right beside one of the biggest retail in the country.

I was there to watch the SBS super concert, and I think it's a great venue to watch a concert. The toilet was provided well and many stalls so you don't have to worry about that. Although, the entrances/exits was not big enough, so expect a slow-bottlenecked exit after the show. However, I'm pretty impressed with the seating arrangement, even you get the side tribune, you'll get a good view of the stage!

I've been there on Super Concert. So, what can I say about this stadium? Advantages: Wide toilets A lot of sits, screens Really big screens in case you can't see the stage Very vivid. The way it suddenly changes colours of stage is beautiful, no doubt! Space between sits is enough so that you will not be packed Only sits! So after the concert your legs will not shaken because of hours of staying There is snacks (ramen) and water that sells around stairs Disadvantages: Amount of toilets for men and it's location. There is only 1 man's toilets and 5 women's, and it is located at the beginning of the stadium, so it takes a while to get there Height of chairs. It means that there might be a problem that it will hard for you to see in case there's a person in front of you

This is Gwangju’s big and specious outdoor stadium.I gone there to watch SBS super concert and even my place was quite far from stage but I could enjoy concert fully because there were 2 huge screens so I could see everything quite clearly. Seats was so comfortable too.

Came here for SBS concert. Overall the stadium was good. For people who will come in the future, I have recommendations: 1. bring a wet tissue to wipe a seat coz ur seat would not be clean because of sand. 2. ladies would line up at a rest room. Refrain from drinking too much and go to a rest room in advance.

Watched the SBS super concert in Gwangju here with guest stars BTS, Twice, Hong Jin Young, TXT, Momoland, The Boyz, IZONE, it was a great experience! Stadium were so big but the big screen helps us to see better. I wish I can visit Gwangju once again and explore more of the city. Cause we only visited for the concert and back to Seoul right after the concert ends.

Worth visiting in May when there is a huge festival of rose.

Nice campus to walk around, hills and nice city views. Rose garden in bloom is a must visit

Chosun is a public university which is located very close to downtown of Gwangju (just around 10 minutes of walking). The university has a very beautiful rose garden in the center of its campus.

Get ready for mini-hikes to the main building.. too many steps.. but a beautiful place nonetheless..

Whole of Rose flavors

Nice university

The Large and beautiful Univ.

(Translated by Google) Experiential learning was fun and beneficial (Original) 체험학습 재미있고 유익했습니다

Veri nice park and refreshing place Gwangju city.

i can't find the location. can anyone please write the exact location in korean, so that i can put it in my kakaomap and find the park please

Very nice outdoor area in the center of Gwangju, so it's a good place to meet friends from different parts of the city and go in a picnic

Filled with kids laughing sound. If you visit here in sunshine weather i bet you would make a memorable day.

It's a very nice place, but it's not adequately cared for, there's garbage and stench in some places, it'll be much more perfect if it's avoided.

Nice little Cafe, small menu with huge burgers. And a great view!

It was a cute place. Pretty with lots of fall foliage. A good place for families.

It's outstanding. One of the most beautiful temples I have seen/visited. The woodwork is perfect outside and inside. Lights in the evening make the building spectacular. The lack of things inside except for many litte statues in wall segments and three big statues add to the cerenity.

Fantastic for fitness and lovely for a stroll. This park had a few routes you could take. Some had hills and some were flat. Some routes were off-road and others on wide, well maintained, paths. It's about 1.3km around the park, so it's suitable for pretty much anyone - young or old, runner or walker. There are also a few fitness stations around the park where you can grab a quick workout. The trees are nice and there's a lovely café / art gallery too. The reason I didn't give it 5* is because there isn't a big lake, like you might expect from a 5* park. Still, it's great if you want somewhere scenic to run, away from the traffic and on wide paths.

The temple has been renovated with bigger praying area for buddists. The decoration is zen style with combination of wood house and beautiful garden. There are shops and exhibition area inside the temple.

One of the ancient Buddhist temple at city of Gwangju. Beautiful places and offeres Temple Stay program. Easy access (walking distance) to the malls and 10 minutes drive to bus terminal

Nice place. Very peaceful and so respectful place I have ever seen. Addict to visit.

Awesome temple with a wonderful surroundings. It has a peaceful environment

An oasis. As replenishing as you choose to make it.

I used this Gwangju airport to go to Jeju. It has few stores to use.

Gates 1-5 in the terminal have windows along the glass, exterior wall that remain open all day exposing passengers (including infants & the elderly elderly) to extremely loud noise and poisonous jet fumes throughout the terminal. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid

Easy Access to public transport ( walk 5-10 min to Subway stn

Rather small airport, but is clean and well kept. Nice benches to sit outside on. Easy to catch flights around Korea and into China

Nice and clean environment, Toasts are good.

There is no food after you get through security. When your flight gets delayed, you just go hungry.

Ordinary small sized domestic airport in S.Korea

Located in the centre of the city,the spacious Culture & Art centre is a gem of Gwangju. Unfortunately all the entire theaters and halls are under major renovation(craze of rich Koreans to change furniture every now and then and also take advantage of covid scenario,when public avoids gatherings). But still the complex is showing gallery of colored beautiful paintings and Avery catchy reminiscent of old Gwangju in black and white photographs. A visitor gets involved and engaged in the B&w photographs .But for me it was saddening to observe the simple culturally rich Budhisht society madly aping these west and converting the beautiful serene city to a concrete jungle.

The theater is grate but is quite complicated to access in with a disability/special needs family member. There is no infront parking, you must go to the underground one and then turn quite much around if you are going with a wheel chair. Staff is lovely and very helpful. The cafe place is fine!

Nice exhibition, I enjoyed! Hope there was a cafe to stop at!

Very nice place, great lighting and acoustics.

Good service and a great performance atmosphere

I LUV IT

Good!

Find some ports brands, and golf outfit of course. Past its zenith. Surprisingly convenient location right across metro station.

Its an okay outlet. I havent found anything I love but found basic stuff ~ mostly sneakers and some other types of footwear. They have a lot of golf stuff.

It's not as cheap as it should be (after all is supposed to be an outlet) . Here you can find mainly golf related clothes and shoes. There are some other stores with clothes and sport shoes but, personally, I haven't found anything to like.

Bit expensive but with a lot of national and international brands

Shoe shops can have good deals, but overall it's hit-or-miss

Place not just for shopping but also for some empty-space-staring chillaxation

I found very good ítems with interesting prices!

New place for drinking after 10pm outside under covid19

Good place for rc cars and skaters

a city park

(Translated by Google) It was Sangmu Citizen’s Park that I visited for the Kimchi Festival. I think it was the perfect size for a kimchi festival. It was great because there was a playground and a barefoot walking area. There are many places to bring a mat and have a picnic, so I think I'll visit a lot with my kids. (Original) 김치축제로 방문해본 상무시민공원이였어요. 김치축제 하기에 안성맞춤인 크기였던거같아요. 놀이터도있고 맨발걷기 거리가있어서 너무 좋았어요. 돗자리 하나 가져와서 피크닉 즐길곳도 많아서 아이와 함께 방문 많이 할거같아요.

(Translated by Google) It is an old park near Gwangju City City Managing Earth. There is free parking space. Facility fee is also free. Meals need to be prepared separately. Recommended for family outings, sporting events. It is a year-old park near Gwangju Metropolitan City Managing Director Earth. Free parking spaces are available. Facility usage fees are also free. Meals require separate preparation. Recommended for family outings and sporting events. Đó là một công viên cũ gần thành phố quản lý thành phố Gwangju. cần phải được chuẩn bị riêng. (Original) It is an old park near Gwangju City City Managing Earth. There is free parking space. Facility fee is also free. Meals need to be prepared separately. Recommended for family outings, sporting events. 光州広域市常務地球の近く歳の公園です。無料の駐車スペースがあります。施設利用料も無料です。食事は別の準備が必要です。家族の外出、スポーツイベントにお勧めです。 Đó là một công viên cũ gần thành phố quản lý thành phố Gwangju. Có chỗ để xe miễn phí. Phí cơ sở cũng miễn phí. Các bữa ăn cần phải được chuẩn bị riêng. Đề xuất cho các chuyến đi chơi gia đình, các sự kiện thể thao.

(Translated by Google) A space created next to an apartment complex to provide excellent filtration for residents... There are more people visiting on weekends and public holidays. Although it is artificial turf, there is a soccer field, so it can be used for college leagues and practice during the day, for early soccer clubs in the morning, and for the general public to use with their children in the evening, which is really nice, and the running track is well-made, so there are a lot of people walking. I think that there is a musical fountain in the summer and a facility that sprays cool water droplets like fog, which are really good facilities near the apartment complex. (Original) 아파트 단지옆에 조성이 되어 거주민들에게 아주 좋은 여과를 보내기에 좋은 공간... 주말과 공휴일에는 더욱 많은 사람들이 찾고 있습니다. 인조잔디이기는 하지만 축구장이 있어 주간에는 대학리그와 연습에 이용이 되고 아침에는 조기축구 동호회에서 활용, 저녁에는 일반인이 자녀하고 이용할 수 있어 정말좋고, 육상 트랙도 잘 만들어져 걷는 사람들이 아주 많아요. 여름에 음악분수도 있고, 시원한 물방울을 안개처럼 분사하는 시설도 아파트 단지 인근에 정말 좋은 시설이라고 생각합니다.

(Translated by Google) July 23rd, perfect for morning workouts. September 25th. It's a great place for morning workouts. The well-equipped 400-meter track attracts many exercisers. (Original) 23년 7월 아침운동하기 딱 좋은 시설. 25년 9월. 아침운동하기에 너무 좋구. 400미터 트랙도 잘 갖추고 있어 운동하는 사람도 만다.

A place you can feel the spirit of Gwangju. Hard to see the pictures, but even more important to remember those souls who fought for democracy!

A special place in Gwangju's modern history-5.18 Liberty Park is a former prison where activists were tortured during 80's May Uprising movement in Gwangju.

a memorable place. The place tells the story of May 18, 1980. difficult place. a lot of photos. installations. but you need to know this.

Loved it. Unfortunately Liberla governance is always violent and against the people. And an American Democrat president supported the government. Great history lesson. Donald Trump = Kim Dae-Jung

Nice place to visit for people would like to understand the history of democratization of South Korea, but some displays only have explanation in Korean.

you can learn about the dark history of Korea, how they could achieve this democratic political present.

good

It is not a large train station...easy to access your gate easily. Downside are it might be crowded and not enough snack stations.

Very convenient express train station

The station is well-equipped and clean, with ample seating and convenient access to platforms."

👍

Clean and convenient.

well-maintained.

Good

Gwangju Songjeong Station is a convenient transportation hub located close to the city center, making it easy to access major areas of Gwangju. The station is modern, clean, and well-organized, with clear signs and efficient ticketing services. It connects high-speed KTX, SRT, and local trains, offering smooth travel to other cities. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, cafés, and convenience stores, making it a comfortable stop for travelers. Its proximity to downtown Gwangju and Gwangju Airport adds to its appeal as one of the most accessible and traveler-friendly stations in the region.

if take KTX to go to Gwang-Ju, here is a destination. even it's too far from Gwang-Ju city center. should take subway to go city center.

Nice place to visit and take round trip. I recommend to visit with kids and to do shopping in the city hall place. Amazing Don't forget to go...

kind of busy small station, but still well-built

So so

Very nice a clean railway station. Starbuck is located at lower floor

Good not an big airport

because it was covid situation has risen to level 2 so we can't make the kimchi by ourselves. but the tour guide was very friendly and the place is really good to get new information with full of visuals

Korea made Kimchi a national symbol and Gwangju Kimchi Town is another step to make it worthy. You can't imagine how many kinds of kimchi they have if you never visited this place. You can also learn the process of making Kimchi as well as all the health values. Guess what? Every year there's a Kimchi Festival where you can make Kimchi by yourself!

Good place

(Translated by Google) Every year at Kimchi Town, we make kimchi to eat throughout the year, and we made delicious kimchi this time too. (Original) 매년 김치타운에서 한해동안 먹을 김장을 하는데 이번에도 맛있는 김장을 했습니다

(Translated by Google) There are activities for children and there are also good exhibitions related to kimchi. (Original) 아이들 놀거리도 있고 김치에 관련한 전시도 잘되어있어요

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can find everything related to kimchi, including the World Institute of Kimchi, where you can buy kimchi and even experience making kimchi. There is also a kimchi festival held every year. (Original) 세계 김치연구소 등 김치에 관한 모든것이 있고 김치판매도 하고 김치 담그기 체험도 할 수 있는 곳, 매년 김치 축제도 열린다.

(Translated by Google) Kimchi Town is very large and I really liked that they taught us how to make kimchi easily. (Original) 김치타운 규모도 크고 김치 담그는 법도 쉽게 잘 알려 주어 너무 좋았다

Recommended to visit on a good weather day. Prepare yourself if you are fear of height.

Super fun little ride up the mountain!

So beautiful

(Translated by Google) A place where you can overlook the entire Gwangju Metropolitan City (Original) 광주광역시 전체를 다 내려다 볼 수 있는 곳

(Translated by Google) It's dizzying because the facility is old...but the scenery is nice and the workers are friendly and nice. (Original) 아찔합니다 시설이 오래되어서...그러나 풍경도 좋고 일하시는분들도 친절하시고 좋아요

(Translated by Google) Although the facility is old, it is a place you must visit at least once! Very nice! ^^ (Original) 시설이 오래되긴했지만 한번은 꼭 가봐야할곳! 아주 좋네요! ^^

(Translated by Google) It's been a long time since I rode the Gwangju lift and monorail. For those who are afraid of heights, the lift may be okay, but the monorail may be more scary. Although you can see the entire landscape of Gwangju and travel leisurely, it is inevitable that it feels expensive compared to the quality. (Original) 정말 오랫만에 탄 광주 리프트와 모노레일. 고소공포증있는 분들은 리프트는 괜찮을 것 같아도 모노레일이 더 무서울듯. 광주전경을 볼 수 있고 여유있게 여행이 가능하지만 퀄에 비해 비싸게 느껴지는 것은 어쩔 수 없는 것인가.

(Translated by Google) It's a good course for light hiking. The path is a bit narrow. There's no place to rest after hiking. (Original) 가벼운 등산하기 좋은 코스입니다 길이 조금 좁아요 등산후 숼곳이 없어요

(Translated by Google) A great mountain for a light hike in Gwangsan-gu. From Gwangju Women's University, climb to Seokbong Peak and then slowly walk to Songsan Recreational Area, which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. (Original) 광산구에서 가볍게 등산하기 좋은 산 광주여대에서 석봉까지 올라가서 송산유원지까지 천천히 가시면 2시간 30분 정도 거리

(Translated by Google) The hiking trail is shaded, so hiking in the middle of summer Perfect for exercising! Just right (Original) 등산로가 그늘이 져 있어 한여름 산행 운동하기 딱 좋아! 딱좋아

(Translated by Google) Eodeungsan is a gentle ridge, and under the cool shade, it is a good exercise course for me personally. The more I visit, the more I like it. It is a place where you can feel the piston cheese in nature for free~ (Original) 어등산 나즈막한산등성이 시원한그늘아래 제개인적으로도 운동하기좋은코스입니다,다녀볼수록 정드는곳 자연에 피스톤치드 무료로느낄수잇는곳입니다~

(Translated by Google) Take bus number 37 to the Songsan Resort terminal and begin your hike right away. Located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, you can reach the summit, Seokbong Peak, in an hour and a half. The course is amazing. (Original) 37번 버스를타고송산유원지 종점에하차 해서바로어등산을오를수있음 광주광역시광산구에 위치해있으며1시간반이면정상인석봉까지갈수있음. 코스카 기가막힘

(Translated by Google) Eodeungsan Mountain is a famous mountain in the western part of Gwangju, located overlooking Mudeungsan Mountain. There is a story about Eodeungsan Mountain, which means the mountain where fish ascended to the sky, that has been handed down since ancient times. It is said that Park Jung-yoon, who lives in Baksan Village, west of Eodeungsan Mountain, built a pavilion and raised a carp. One day, a carp appeared in a dream and said, 'I need to become a dragon, but the pond is too narrow to ascend to heaven, so if you widen it, I will not forget your favor.' It is said that Park Jung-yoon expanded the pond. After a while, there was thunder and rain poured down, causing the carp to turn into a dragon and climb up, so it was called Eodeungsan Mountain. The setting sun on Eodeungsan Mountain was famous as one of the Eight Scenic Views of Gwangsan, and because of the ridges and deep valleys, it was widely known as the place where our volunteer soldiers were active during the late Joseon Dynasty. <Source: Gwangju Metropolitan City> Operating hours: 00:00 ~ 24:00 Holidays: None Fee: Free Bus stops: Seobong Village/ Ilgok 38, Bongseon 37, Seonun 101 (Municipal Ingwang Hospital), Imgok 90, Songjeong 197, Songjeong 296, Seonun 101 (Songsan Amusement Park), Seonun 14 (Original) 어등산은 무등산을 바라보며 위치한 광주 서부의 명산이다. 물고기가 하늘로 오른 산이라는 뜻의 어등산은 예부터 전해지는 이야기가 있다. 어등산 서쪽 박산마을에 사는 박중윤이 정자를 짓고 잉어 한마리를 길렀다고 한다. 어느날 꿈에 잉어가 나타나 '용이 되어야 하는데 연못이 좁아 승천하기 어려우니 넓혀주면 은혜를 잊지 않겠다.'하여 박중윤이 연못을 넓혔다고 한다. 얼마 후 천둥이 치고 비가 쏟아져 잉어가 용이 되어 올라가게 되어 어등산이라 불렀다 한다. 어등산에 지는 석양빛은 광산팔경으로 유명했으며, 산등성과 계곡이 깊어 한말 때 우리 의병들이 활동한 곳으로 널리 알려져 있다. <출처 : 광주광역시> 이용시간: 00:00 ~ 24:00 휴일: 없음 이용요금: 무료 버스정류장: 서봉마을/ 일곡38 , 봉선37 , 선운101(시립인광병원) , 임곡90 , 송정197 , 송정296 , 선운101(송산유원지) , 선운14

(Translated by Google) Mount Eodeung. Hiking. It's not difficult. There's a hiking trail behind the Korea Adelium at the entrance to Gwangju Women's University. (Original) 어등산. 등산. 어렵지않아요. 광주여대 입구 한국아델리움 뒷편으로. 등산길. 있어요.

(Translated by Google) It's nice to visit the zoo for free. There is a fee for the large parking space, and it gets extremely crowded during cherry blossom season. (Original) 무료로 동물원 관람하고 좋습니다. 넓은 주차공간은 유료이며, 벚꽃시즌 등에는 차가 엄청나게 혼잡합니다.

(Translated by Google) I just like the road to the area’s only alternative amusement park. The rides inside are a matter of personal preference. (Original) 그냥 지역의 유일무이한 대안없는 놀이공원 가는길이 좋아요. 내부 놀이기구는 개인의 취향입니다.

(Translated by Google) It's a great place for kids to enjoy, and there's plenty of parking space on the lawn for family outings and events, making it a great place for citizens to use. (Original) 아이들이 좋아하고 잔디밭에 가족나들이 및 행사에 주차공간도 넓고 시민들이 이용하기에 좋은곳

(Translated by Google) - Free admission to Uchi Park Zoo - Lack of parking space 2023.03.19 (Original) - 우치공원동물원 무료 - 주차공간부족 2023.03.19

(Translated by Google) Avoid weekends (Original) 주말은피하세요

(Translated by Google) No viewpoint, everything overgrown (Original) Kein Aussichtspunkt, alles zugewachsen

(Translated by Google) autumn hiking (Original) 가을산행

This is a nice place to spend your an evening or going for a picnic. Sometimes they play music and water fountains follow the music beat. Overall a good place for chilling ouy with friends.

(Translated by Google) Good place for a walk (Original) 산책하기 좋은곳

(Translated by Google) The scenery is nice. (Original) 경치가 좋아요.

They are cute decorated with penguins and the retro items. I came here at around 5.30 pm in a weekday and no any other people at all. That's really quiet. Not much to do, just walk around and perceiving a cuteness.

Great place to pass by but definitely not a destination. Not much to see nor do here. We stopped by since it was on the way and that was just good enough. Spent about 10minutes and saw everything.

대박~ awesome place for 📸 photos and food. Great area to come in the winter. I think you can spend a good 2-4 hours here if you like to chill in a less crowded place especially during this period (corona/covid). Remember to wear the mask!

Very cute area to walk around. Restaurants and cafes nearby and check the creator shops. Of course, the J-hope mural is a must see for any ARMY 💜

Accidentally came here but turned out cute! Suitable for kids, but also couple-friendly. They have a lot of exhibition areas and show a lot of recycled art ♻️

Very unique attraction, many souvenir shop! I will go there again for sure, if I have girlfriend. .

Nothing special. Village not well maintained, alot of murals are fading off, felt like a dead town.

Fantastic free guided tour if you go on a Saturday you might be lucky enough to meet Mr.Park :)

OK museum but very few English signs. The museum is free and worth a quick visit if in the park as there are a few interesting displays. However, it is not worth going out of your way to come here unless you know Korean.

See posting for Gwangju Museum of Art. All in all, tells the story of Korea's rich, vibrant culture and history. Free entry.

Nice place which explains the history and culture. Unique place

An excellent museum with life-like models and the authorities allow taking photos of the artefacts. Very few tourist places with English (bilingual) boards and also a detailed illustrated booklet about the artefacts. The staff is very courteous though nine can speak a word of English . The best part is that the entry is free.

The exhibits feature quite a bit of Korean history, but are a bit heavy on mannequin dioramas. It is free, and the park around the museum offers an interesting stroll.

Closed on friday? Did Not say anything about that in google

Best place to visit. I visited during March beginning. I wish I could visit when trees are green. Important: If you are not going by your own vehicle it could be difficult to coming back from their as you can use popular taxi calling app to call taxi from their. However you can use bus. Bus will be there at 40-70 min intervals.

Great place for enjoying nature and taking long walks. The walking 'bridge-like' platform has been extended, and now it meets the trail that comes from the Gwangju dam. The entire length is around 5-6 km and in can be done in one and a half hour.

This lake is quite beautiful place, even in winter, some spots are quite nice. Unfortunately it is quite far, and only 2 busses that come to this area. So it gonna takes some times for you to come here by public transportation

The eco park is stunning. We arrived a little late though so we couldn't take a lot of pictures while it was still light.

This is a good place to visit with family. The lake park is situated near Gwangju city. Public buses available but limited. The place is beautiful and good for groups.

An amazing place to experience nature and get some fresh air.

2~3hours walking for every place. Feel calm here and take a breathe

This museum is small but incredibly beautiful. It is very much worth stopping by and the 2000KRW entry fee. Gorgeous local area to explore and it was one of the highlights of my trip.

Nice small museum with art from the last 200 years. There is a discount for groups (at least 20 people, the staff csn be a bit stupid and suggest 17 people to buy the more expensive single tickets even if it was cheaper if you would pay for 3 non existent persons). Worth a short stop on the way up though. It took just 45 min inside for us

Small museum near the west entrance of the national park. Meta modern design, 2000w entry fee for the art and calligraphy exhibition match 2023. Small tea house.

Like this.

(Translated by Google) Accessibility is not good. Since the art museum is located past the entrance to the hiking trail, I wonder if it is national, provincial, municipal, or privately owned. The fact that the museum itself charges an admission fee seems fitting for Mudeungsan National Park, where admission is free. (Original) 접근성이 좋지 않다. 미술관이 등산로 입구를 지나 있다니, 국립인지 도립인지 시립인지 개인소유인지도 궁금하다. 미술관 자체적으로 입장료를 받고있는 것도 입장료가 무료인 무등산 국립공원에 어울리나 싶다.

(Translated by Google) My girlfriend, who loves tea and has recently become obsessed with Korean tea, and I were traveling to South Jeolla Province when we stopped by the Uijae Art Museum in Gwangju. Admission included a tea set, so I ordered one. It was even better when it included spring rolls. However, the hike from the parking lot to the museum entrance was a long(?) climb up a mountain path, and visiting during a heatwave warning made it even more challenging. It would have been nice if we could at least drive to the museum, but other than that, everything was great. (Original) 차를 좋아해서 요즘 한국차 공부에 빠진 여자친구랑 전라남도 여행을 하는 김에 광주에서 들른 의재미술관인데 티세트가 입장료 포함된 게 있어서 주문했는데 춘설빵까지 세트라 더 좋았어요. 다만 주차장에서 미술관 입구까지 어마어마한(?) 산길을 걸어올라가야 해서 하필 폭염주의보가 발령된 날에 방문해서 더 힘들었어요. 최소한 미술관까진 차량 이동이 가능하면 좋을 텐데 그점 빼곤 다 좋았어요.

(Translated by Google) It's a charming, quiet space. I enjoyed the exhibition. However, I didn't get to see much of Mr. Uijae's work. The guests were a bit noisy, making it difficult to fully appreciate the exhibition. I'll definitely visit again. (Original) 아주 호젓한 곳에 운치있게 자리잡고 있네요. 좋은 전시 잘 보았읍니다. 근데 정작 의재선생의 작품은 별로 못보았고요. 손님들이 좀 시끄럽게 해서 찬찬히 즐기기 어려웠답니다. 다시 방문해야겠어요.

Probably only about 10 art pieces, while subjective, not to my taste at all.

A place that makes you feel a bit embarrassed. It was my first time there, so I just assumed it was a regular art museum like the ones I’m used to. But this bald woman told me to leave, saying it was a business. Maybe she noticed I was just there out of curiosity, because she went ahead and closed the door to the exhibition room where the paintings were. Did I do something that wrong? It’s hard to make sense of the place based on what I’d normally expect. Right, she did say it’s a business—not an art museum.

(Translated by Google) The exhibition is free if you drink coffee. They tell you to pay an admission fee of 3,000 won just to see the exhibition. Ordered coffee...the store was cold Only then did I realize that I had an electric heater, saving on ceiling heating... Because it's cold this winter?? (Original) 커피를 마셔야 전시관람이 무료라고.. 전시만 보면 3천원의 관람료를 지불하라고..함 커피를 주문...매장이 추움 그때서야 전기히터라니, 천정난방은 절약...이 겨울에 추워서??

(Translated by Google) There is a cafe where you can quietly admire artist Woo Je-gil's works and drink coffee, so you can take a break. There is also an outdoor space, so you can enjoy the feeling of a outing in the countryside. Admission is free (Original) 조용하게 우제길 작가의 작품을 감상하고 커피를 마실수 있는 카페가 있어 휴식하고 올수 있다. 야외공간도 있어 근교나들이 나온 기분 만끽. 관람료는 무료

(Translated by Google) "Color"_"Light" Beautiful colors. A feast of colors...!!! (Original) "색"_"빛" 아름다운 색.색의 향연...!!!

(Translated by Google) A quiet art museum. From time to time, exhibitions worth seeing are held. (Original) 조용한 미술관. 때에 따라 볼만한 전시가 열린다.

(Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, but expensive coffee.... (Original) 분위기는 좋으나 비싼커피....