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Gwangju trip — a city of art and food

An art street, Mudeungsan and southern flavours. Find your Gwangju across 2 areas.

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Gwangju sightseeing by area

An arty downtown and a museum district in Buk-gu — Gwangju is a city of food and culture.

Editors' picks for Gwangju right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

Mudeungsan National Park
Tour

Mudeungsan National Park

Mudeungsan Nationtl Park (무등산국립공원) is a mountain at the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyan…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Gwangju World Kimchi Festival
Festival

Gwangju World Kimchi Festival

Gwangju, the primate city of Kimchi is to host the festival to boost the sales of one of …

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Gwangju Art Street
Tour

Gwangju Art Street

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibit…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Kungjeon Bakery (궁전제과)
Restaurant

Kungjeon Bakery (궁전제과)

Kungjeon Bakery in Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju Ciy has been serving fresh baked goods …

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Gwangju Airport

Gwangju Airport

The major gateway to the Honam area, Gwangju Airport is located about 5.8 kilometers to t…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
May 18th National Cemetery
Tour

May 18th National Cemetery

The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mt. Mudeungsan, is the symbol of free…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)
Tour

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

Yangnim History & Culture Village is located in the area where Western items and ideas fi…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Kimdaejung Convention Center
Culture

Kimdaejung Convention Center

Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich …

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Gwangju Family Land
Tour

Gwangju Family Land

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well a…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Gwangju National Museum
Culture

Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju National Museum collects and preserves cultural relics from Jeollanam-do. The exh…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Asia Culture Center
Culture

Asia Culture Center

ACC Performance is a platform for contemporary performing arts in Asia. Serving as a plat…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Chungjang-ro Street
Tour

Chungjang-ro Street

Named after the posthumous title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, Chungjang-ro Street was the …

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion
Culture

Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion

Located in Gwangju Metropolitan City, the Namdo Folk Food Museum was established to prese…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Songjeong Tteokgalbi
Restaurant

Songjeong Tteokgalbi

Songjeong is famous for its tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties), which is one of …

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
House of Lee Jang-woo
Tour

House of Lee Jang-woo

Designated the ‘No. 1 Gwangju Metropolitan City Folk Material’ on March 20, 1989, the Hou…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Gwangju Station

Gwangju Station

Gwangju Station is the representative train station of Gwangju, a cultural and industrial…

Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)
Jeungsimsa Temple
Tour

Jeungsimsa Temple

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a represent…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong
Yangdong Market
Shopping

Yangdong Market

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 an…

Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

A one-day Gwangju itinerary

An art-and-food route by subway and bus.

  1. A walk on Mudeungsan
    Morning

    A walk on Mudeungsan

    Head to Mudeungsan in the morning and enjoy the view over the city on a hike.

    Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

  2. Museum hopping
    Afternoon

    Museum hopping

    At midday, visit the Gwangju National Museum and the southern cuisine museum in Buk-gu to learn about the region's history and food.

    Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

  3. Tteokgalbi for dinner
    Nightlife

    Tteokgalbi for dinner

    In the evening, stroll the art street downtown and have the local tteokgalbi for dinner.

    Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju sightseeing starts with southern flavours

Gwangju's speciality is tteokgalbi, grilled with a sweet and savoury sauce. Restaurants line the busy streets downtown.

At the southern cuisine museum in Buk-gu, learn about the region's food culture, including kimchi.

What to wear in Gwangju in October

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Gwangju right now (26°).

Gwangju trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

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