omae gwangju

Tour Guide Book

OmaeGwangju

ENGLISH

Journey of five ‘lights‘ to discover the path wherethe past, present, and future communicate

OMAENA

Gwangju spirit, which is recognized globally,

Jusangjeolli Cliff and Natural Ecosystem of Mudeungsan Mountain,

Designation approved by UNESCO as a Media Arts Creative City for the first time in Korea!

Gwangju is becoming the world's historical city recognized by UNESCO.

UNESCO’s Triple Crown City

Gwangju

UNESCO Global Geopark

Mudeungsan-Area-Geopark

2018

UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising

2011

Selected as a UNESCO Media Arts

Creative City (2 times)

2019

About Gwangju Metropolitan City

· Area_501.18㎢ · Population_1,456,468(As of the end of December 2019)

· Language_Korean · Climate_Mild climate · Currency_Korean Won (\)

· Time_GMT + 9 (Korea Standard Time, KST) · Country Dialing Code_+82

· Area Code_062(press 62 instead of 0 when calling from abroad)

With the names, the city of art (Yehyang), the city of justice (Uihyang) and the city of taste (Mihyang), Gwangju has prospered with

Mudeungsan Mountain in the background.

Festaval&Joy Life&Feeling

Art&Culture People&History Taste of Gwangju

Enjoy the culture of Gwangju!

Enjoy romantic & healing places in Gwangju!

Enjoy variousexperiences in Gwangju!

Enjoy unforgettable taste of Gwangju!

Enjoy various events &festivals in Gwangju!

Communication of past, present and future culture

Democracy·peace·human rightsbloomed in the arms ofMudeungsan Mountain

The taste of Korean lifeand nature

Four seasons fun play A warm sharing communityof a thousand years of Jeolla-do

「 Omae (Five Attractions) 」

'Omae,' from Omae Gwangju,is commonly used as an exclamation indicating surprise in Jeolla-do.In addition, it also contains the meaning of wishing, 'all the time, always'.Above all, it represents the five charms that visitors to Gwangju can enjoy there.We hope you enjoy your wonderful trip in Gwangju, full of the five charms.

Saturday Course, 'Bus of 100 Years' This course takes you to travel from the distant past (1930) to the future (2030) of Gwangju

'Stories of Gwangju's 100 Years,' a themed city bus tour, is a paid tour program that lets

you travel around the city to experience the 1930s through 2030 with a guide

performer. There is also a round-trip circulating city bus tour program.

[ Themed City Tour ]Schedule: Every Friday and Saturday from June to October, 2020

Reservation: Search Story of Gwangju's 100 Years or gjcitytour.kr

For Question: +82-62-360-8502

[ Round-trip Circulating City Tour ]Schedule: Every Saturday and Sunday from June ~December 2020

Reservation: gwangjucitytour.com or gjcitytour.kr

For Question: +82-62-941-6301

City Tour Program, Stories of Gwangju's 100 Years.

Gwangju City Tour

Every Friday and Saturday Course(May Bus)This course takes you on a tour that trails the marks of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.

U·square ▶ Gwangcheon Citizen's Apartment ▶ Former Armed Forces' Gwangju Hospital ▶ May Mothers House ▶ May 18 Democracy Square & Former South Jeolla Provincial Office ▶ May 18 Archives

· Course 1 : Mudeung Mt UNESCO World geological features tour

· Course 2: Hall Culture Tour Experience Tour

· Course 3: Bitgoeul Namdo Tour

Downtown Gwangju (Bus Tour) ▶ Yangnim-dong, a Modern

Historical and Cultural Village (On foot) ▶ May 18 Democratic

Square ▶ Asia Culture Complex ▶ Arrive at Bus Terminal

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Performance Programs

It is a performance that conveys the beautiful Nujung (Scenic Pavilion) culture around Mudeungsan Mountain. Namsadang Nori and Pansori are presented. Admission is free and it will be held at the Mudeungsan Nature Center at 19:00 on Saturday with a full moon. For the detailed schedule, please visit the website of the Gwangju Cultural Foundation Traditional Culture Center.

20, Deogui-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-670-8522/8527 gtcc.or.kr

Pungnyu Dalbit Performance(Pungnyu: enjoying art and culture, Dalbit: moonlight)

Gwangju Culture and Arts CenterIt is the hub of Gwangju culture for nearly 30 years, and there are 8 affiliated art groups and 300 permanent professional members. In addition to performing various genres such as traditional music, symphony, changgeuk (Korean traditional opera), and ballet, the center showcases high-quality performances, expanding the base of cultural arts, and contributing to fostering local talent.

Korean Classical Music Regular PerformanceAs one of Gwangju's representative cultural tourism contents, this performance is held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 17:00 at Gwangju Gongyeon Maru. It is a gukak festival where everyone can enjoy not only traditional gukak, Samulnori, and Korean traditional dance, but also creative gukak and fusion gukak. Admission is free (assigned seating system) and reservations are (2 or more people) also available. For a detailed schedule, visit the website of the Gwangju Culture & Arts Center (the performance schedule may change depending on circumstances).

3, Sangmusimin-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-8372 gjart.gwangju.go.kr

60, Bungmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-8337(Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays +82-62-613-8240)

gjart.gwangju.go.kr

5·18 Archives(p. 32)

May 18 Democracy Square(p. 32)

May 18 Memorial

(former South Jeolla provincial

office building)

(p. 32)

Yangnim-dongHistory & Culture

Village (p. 36)

PenguinVillage(p. 37)

Asia Culture Center(p. 14)

Dongmyeong-dong

Cafe Street (p. 44)

Daein Art Market(night market opened on Saturdays)(p. 60)

5·18 Original Downtown Tour

Historical and cultural tour of the old town

Half Day Tour Course

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Streets of Gwangju

1-day trip

Traditional Culture

1-day trip

1-Day Tour Course

LunchAsia Culture Center

(p. 14)

Gwangju Visual Content Cente (View Folly & Art Installation,'Architecture of Autonomy')

(p. 21, 62)

Chungjang-ro(p. 16)

Gung-dong Art Street(p. 16)

Dinner

Yangnim-dong History andCulture Village & Penguin Village

(p. 36)

Lunch

Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School)

(p. 31)

Mt. Mudeungsan Tour &Uijae Museum of Korean Art

(p. 26, 19)

Gung-dong Art Street(p. 16)

ACC Bridge Market,Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street(p. 44)

DinnerDaein Art Night Market(Night Market opened on Saturday)

(p. 60)

Gwangju CulturalFoundation TraditionalCulture Center(p. 29)

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Day 2

Damyang Tour Course

Art Trip

Gwangju Cultural Foundation

TraditionalCulture Center(p. 29)

Gwangju SongjeongStation

Yangnim-dong History &Culture Village(p. 36)

5·18 Archives(p. 32)

DinnerStay in SangmuDistrict

Check-outJuknokwon(Bamboo Garden)

Lunch

Samjinae VillageLunch Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion,

Sigyeongjeong Pavilion(p. 28)

WonhyosaTemple

GwangjuSongjeongStation

LunchMedia Art Platform

(p. 23)

Namdo FolkFood Museum(p. 57)

DamyangSoswaewonGarden (p. 28)

DinnerShopping at NCDepartment Store

Birthplace of artist Ojiho,Writer's Gallery

Ullim-dongArt Gallery Street

(p. 19)

GwangjuMuseum of Art(p. 18)

Jeungsimsa Store Street,Lunch


Gwangju Folly Tour(page 20)

Day 1

Day 1

Day 2

Overnight Trip Course

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2 Nights & 3 Days Tour Course

LunchBoseong Daehan Dawon(Green Tea Field)

GwangjuNational Museum

(p. 18)


Chungjang-ro(p. 16)

DinnerGwangju CulturalFoundation TraditionalCulture Center(p. 29)

Lunch

Boseong YulpoGreen Tea Spa

SuncheonBay Wetland

Suncheon BayNational Garden

SuncheonNaganeupseongFortress

SuncheonOpenFilm Set

Stay Dinner SeonamsaTemple

GochangeupseongFortress

Lunch

GochangDolmen Park

Gochang Ungok Ramsar Wetland Dinner

Day 2

Day 1

Day 3

Ullim-dong Art Gallery Street (p. 19) ▶ Gwangju Cultural Foundation Traditional Culture

Center (p. 29) ▶ Unjusa Temple ▶ Hwasun Dolmen Site ▶ Kim Sat-gat Literary Garden ▶

Ssangbongsa Temple ▶ Mt. Baegasan Sky Bridge ▶ Hwansanjeong Pavilion

Gwangju Biennale and Gwangju Design Biennale (p. 48) ▶ Gwangju National Museum (p. 18) ▶

Piramseowon Confucian Academy ▶ Hong Gildong Theme Park ▶ Pyeongrim Dam Rose Park ▶

Jangseong Cypress Healing Forest ▶ Geumgok Cinema Village ▶ Namchang Valley ▶ Baegyangsa Temple

Gwangju, Hwasun Course

Gwangju, Jangseong Course

Boseong - Gwangju - Suncheon - Gochang Course

Other Recommended Courses Near Gwangju

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Asia Culture Center

Chungjang-ro

Gung-dong Art Street

Museum · Art Gallery

Sochon Art Factory

Ullim-dong Art Gallery

Street

Gwangju Folly

Gwangju Ceramic

Culture Center

Pyeongchon Ceramics

Workshop

Media Arts Platform

Uchi park

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Communication of past, present and future culture

Let’s Go Gwangju


Contents

2People&History

Mudeungsan National Park

Gasa Cultural Area

Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park

Gwangju Cultural

Foundation Traditional

Culture Center

Jeungsimsa Temple

Mugaksa Temple

Gwangju Hyanggyo

(Confucian School)

Wolbong Seowon

(Confucian School)

May 18

April 19 Democratic

Revolution History

Museum

April 19 Democratic

Revolution Memorial Hall

Gwangju Student

Independence Movement

Memorial Hall

Cheongchun Balsan Village

Seochang Cultural Folk

Village

Yangnim-dong History &

Culture Village

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Democracy·peace·human rightsbloomed in the arms ofMudeungsan Mountain

Enjoy romantic & healing places inGwangju!

Gwangju Rice Ball

Mudeungsan Barley Rice

Deep Fried Lettuce

Songjeong-ri Folk

Tteok Galbi

Oritang

Yukjeon

Korean Table d'hote

Hongeo Samhap

Dried Yellow Corvina

table d'hote

Gwangju Park

Pojangmacha street

Gemi-matjip

Yangdong Market

Namgwangju Market

Malbau Market

Dongmyeong-dong

Cafe Street

Yangnim-dong Cafe Street

Convention Center Cafe

Street

Mudeungsan Cafe Street

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Taste of Gwangju

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The taste of Korean lifeand nature

Enjoy unforgettable taste of Gwangju!

Shall we go to Omae Gwangju, full of five charms,with 'Omaena', who was born from the lightand illuminates the surroundings with joy?

Omaena is made with the motif of the letter '光' light,which resembles Gwangju, a brilliant city. The three primary colors

of light, red, green, and blue, and synthetic colorsof white and yellow, were used to express the 5 charms.

OMAENA

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Gwangju Traffic

Information

Tourist Information

Center & Shopping Info.

Accommodations

Five district-specific

tourism indices

Tourism indices by

major regions

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Additional Information

Gwangju Kimchi Town

World institute of KimChi

Namdo Folk Food Museum

Gwangju National Science

Museum

Kimdaejung Convention Center

Gwangju-KIA Champions Field

Gwangju World Cup

Stadium

Daein Art Market

1913 Songjeong Station

Market

Night View of

Mt. Mudeungsan Jat Pass

Night view of

Gwangju View Folly

Night view of the Chosun

University College of

Education

Night view of Sajik Park

Observatory Tower

Seasonal Flower Spots

City Sightseeing Trail

Stamp's Tour

Experience & Tour

Programs of Gwangju

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5Life&FeelingA warm sharing communityof a thousand years of Jeolla-do

Enjoy variousexperiencesin Gwangju!

Gwangju Biennale

Gwangju Design Biennale

Chungjang Recollection

Festival

World Kimchi Festival

Gwangju Fringe Festival

World Youth Festival

Media Art Festival

Gwangju Art Picnic

Good Morning Yangnim

ACC World Music Festival

Soundpark Festival

Jeong Yul Seong Music

Festival

Gwangju Gossaum

Festival

Seochang Field Pampas

Grass Festival

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Art & CultureGwangju, an Asian cultural hub where the past, present,and future communicate

The word that can express Gwangju today is 'communication.’

While keeping its identity, Gwangju respected and embraced other cultures.

The spirit of Korea and the spirit of the times bled into Gwangju.

Let’s listen to the story of Gwangju.

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Asia Culture center


Dong-guSeo-gu

Nam-gu

Buk-gu

Gwangsan-gu

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Asia Culture Center

Chungjang-ro


Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju Museum of Art

Gwangju History and Folk Museum

Bium Museum

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Sochon Art Factory

Ullim-dong Art Gallery Street

Pyeongchon Pottery Workshop

Media Art Platform

Uchi Park

In this world's largest multicultural space, Asian cultural exchanges, cultural resources collection & research, content creation and production, exhibitions and performances take place. It is a place where visitors can experience and enjoy various facilities and cultures such as exhibitions, performances, libraries, etc. It is also a learning place where they can find and research vast materials of Asia and become professional experts in the culture. The Center includes the ACC Culture Exchange Center, ACC Archive & Research Center, ACC Culture Creation Center, ACC Children Culture Center, ACC Theater, and Asian Culture Plaza. Facilities also include Hanul Madang.

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

+82-1899-5566

acc.go.kr

Opening hours: Internal facilities 10:00 ~ 18:00 (Wed., Sat. ~ 19:00)

External facilities 6:00 ~ 22:00 (March ~ November),

7:00 ~ 22:00 (December ~ February) Closed on every Monday and January 1

※Opening hours may change depending on the schedule of performances,

exhibitions, events, and education

Asia Culture Center

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An integrated platform where all the people from Asia

can freely unite and exchange their ideas

Sculpture, "Victory!"

ACC Culture Exchange Center

Using cultural resources collected through domestic and international exchanges, ACC holds performances and exhibitions, create children's contents, and provide research and creative spaces to artists around the world.

ACC Children Culture Center

As the largest children's cultural facility in Korea, ACC Children Culture Center holds experiential events, educational events, and performances based on Asian culture, and has a children's playground and park on the roof.

ACC Archive & Research Center

It is a place where research and collection of Asian cultural resources are conducted. Visitors can experience and view them through the Library Park. The center also offers participatory cultural education and cultural specialist training programs to visitors.

ACC Culture Creation Center

It is a center where content convergence and integration that combines humanities, art, and advanced science are planned and developed. Visitors can watch the sky and stars on the grass of the rooftop garden, Hanul Madang.

ACC Theater

It is where works with popularity and artistry are put on stage. It is also a creation and production center for performing arts that presents free and creative content.

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Things to doVisitors can go up to the Hanul Mandang (sky garden) to enjoy the scenery and drop by the Library Park, a cultural space that has diverse venues, such as a library, a museum, an archive, a film screening hall, a theater, a community room, and a resting area.

Recommended travel course

Asia Culture Center → Chungjang-ro → Gung-dong Art Street → Donmyeong-dong → Daein Art Market → Yangnim History & Culture Village

Place to eatMahanji (Grilled garlic pork ribs)39-1, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-234-9261Eunseong (Fried lettuce)40-1, Chungjangnoan-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-227-9642

Place to stayBackpack Season 22F, 75-1, Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-10-5372-5960Hanok Living17, Baekseo-ro 137beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-222-2938

Technical Show, “The Theater is moving!” R.E.X: Power Immortal

Family Cultural Festival, “How Fun!”

Chungjang-ro

Chungjang-ro, Gwangju's major fashion district & Gung-dong Art Street that inherits the legacy of South Jeolla province

Street Art Festival

Every Saturday, Gung-dong Art Street becomes a vehicle-free street and a street where an art festival is held. You can see and experience various programs such as art psychotherapy, digital excursions of Gung-dong, trick art photo zones, and street arts. In 2020, the festival runs through November.

+82-62-229-0229 artmiro.co.kr

Located next to Geumnam-ro, it continues the art of South Jeolla province, including Korean painting, calligraphy, and crafts. Like Insa-dong in Seoul, there are frame shops, ateliers, galleries, antique shops, and small theaters. Make sure to stop by as it is located within a 5-minute walk from Chungjang -ro or the Asia Culture Center.

24, Yesul-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju


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Things to doShop for a variety of brand-name clothes, no-branded clothes, and accessories on the Chungang-ro fashion street.


Chungjang-ro → Cinema Gwangju → Gung-dong Art Street → Asia Culture Center → Dongmyeong-dong → Namgwangju Market → Old City Hall

Place to eatDaegwang Shikdang (Yukjeon (beef pancake))5, Seoseok-ro 7beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-3939

Gungjeon Bakery (Dinosaur egg bread and butterfly pies)93-6, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-222-3477

Place to stayACC Design Hotel226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-234-8000

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Chungjang-ro16-21, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-503-5051-5172

From Chungjang-ro, the place teeming with shopping, fashion, and food, to the old City Hall where clubs and bars spring to life at night, the area is full of liveliness and thrill. Chungjang-ro is the busiest street in Gwangju, where shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas, and performance facilities are concentrated. It is also the venue for the Chungjang Recollection Festival. The old City Hall next to Chungjang-ro is crowded 24 hours with young people who enjoy their nightlife. Busking is also held at the Gwangju Folly’s 'Open Space,' located at the crossroads.

예술의 거리 지도

Bolim Art (Calligraphy)Supply Store

Meet a brush craftsman who has receivedmore than 70 awards,including those receivedby President Kim Dae-jung.

GwangjuArt Shop

The white horsehair brush,which is made of the precious white horse's hair,

is the representative product.

Chammoi (Restaurant)Ssambap restaurant selected as"the Restaurant with a Story "

Gung-dong Art(Art Shop)

Jungang Elementary School

← Chungjang-ro

Hanttam Workshop

Dolsilnai(Korean traditionalclothes shop)

Mudeung Gallery

One Gallery

Milakwon(Restaurant)

Gwangju Gallery

Dukseong Hanji Pilbang(Art (Calligraphy)Supply Store)

Gung-dong ArtDure Madang(Culture and ArtAnchor Facility)

Gung-dongArt Theater

Byeoli BitnaneunBame (Cafe)

Bar Soundof Music (Bar)

Yesul-gil

Yesul-gil

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Art StreetA maze full of feelings

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Vibrant culture, history, art

Museums & Art Galleries


The museum exhibits prehistoric relics from the South Jeolla region, Buddhist arts from Baekje, Unified Silla, Goryeo, and Joseon Dynasty, various ceramics, and undersea relics from offshore Sinan. 110, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju +82-62-570-7000 gwangju.museum.go.kr

Gwangju Museum of Art& Gwangju History and Folk Museum

The Gwangju Museum of Art exhibits the works of artists from South Jeolla, while the Gwangju History and Folk Museum introduces the diverse and rich living culture and history of Gwangju and Jeollanam-do, thereby fostering the cultural identity of the citizens.


48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-5337~8

gwangju.go.kr/gjhfm

Bium Museum

Gwangju History and Folk MuseumGwangju Museum of Art

Things to doThe Gwangju National Museum, Gwangju Museum of Art, Gwangju History and Folk Museum are all located in the Jungoe Park. In the spring, red apricots bloom on the side streets of the outdoor performance hall next to the Museum of Art. Visitors are recommended to walk along the cypress forest trails of Jungoe Park. The road deck is installed.


Gwangju National Museum → Gwangju Museum of Art → Gwangju History and Folk Museum→ Jungoe Park → Ullim-dong Art Gallery Street

Bium Museum → Eunam Museum of Art → Gung-dong Art Street → Asia Culture Center's Library Park

Place to eat

* Gwangju National MuseumYaksu Hanbang Samgyetang (Abalone Samgyetang)173, Bungmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-529-7700

* Bium MuseumGureon mind (strawberry tiramisu)5, Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-232-1202

Place to stay

* Gwangju National MuseumDal_2_House16, Bungmun-daero 42beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-10-6626-1941

* Bium MuseumJinny Island1604-ho, 14, Chungjang-ro 58beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-10-7606-5447

Gwangju Museum of Art52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-613-7100artmuse.gwangju.go.kr

Tens of thousands of folk goods (including various pottery and traditional household tools) that are collected by the museum director over 40 years will be displayed by the theme of each season.

143-1, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-222-6668

biummuseum.com


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Sochon Art Factory

+82-62-232-7335

+82-62-224-6601

+82-62-223-6515

+82-62-223-6677

+82-62-222-3040

Sochon Art Factory is an ‘industrial complex space for culture regeneration,’ built through connecting the worn-out three-story management office building with 27 containers. Visitors can enjoy not only artworks but also concerts at Cube Museum, which has unique spatial characteristics.

14-9, Sochon-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu

+82-62-960-3685

blog.naver.com/art_sochon


Located in Seongchon Culture Village, art galleries are lined up along the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain. This place exhibits the works of great Korean painting artists and the works of young artists from Gwangju and is filled with the spirit of Yehyang, the city of art.

Uijae Museum of Korean Art

Jeungsimsa Temple

Hakdong ·JeungsimsaStation

Mudeung Museumof Contemporary Art

WooJaegil Art Museum

G&Y Museum of Art

De Young Art Museum

Things to doSochon Art Factory has a small library called HUG, which was established thanks to donations from Korean and overseas fans of K-pop star U-Know Yunho from Gwangju.


Sochon Art Factory → Bir thplace of Park Yongcheol (pen name Yonga) → Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi Street → Songjeong 5-day Market → 1913 Songjeong Station Market

G&Y Museum of Art → WooJaegil Art Museum → Gwangju Cultural Foundation Traditional Culture Center → De Young Art Museum → Mudeung Museum of Contemporary Art → Uijae Museum of Korean Art → Jeungsimsa Temple

Place to eat

* Sochon Art FactorySeoul Jangsu Noodle41, Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju+82-62-944-0538

* Ullim-dong Art Gallery StreetSugung (Chicken Bulgogi)22, Uijae-ro 136beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-225-2050

Place to stay

* Sochon Art FactoryMGM Tourist Hotel13-33, Mujin-daero 212beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju+82-62-944-8598

* Ullim-dong Art Gallery StreetCOO Hotel3-3, Daenam-daero 117beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-62-652-0554

G&Y Museum of Art 82, Uijae-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

WooJaegil Art Museum

140-6, Uijae-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

De Young Art Museum6, Seongchon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Mudeung Museum of Contemporary Art

9, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu,Gwangju

Uijae Museum ofKorean art

155, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu,Gwangju

Gwangju Folly, an urban regeneration

project withworld-class architects

A folly is a building constructed primarily for decoration, which excludes its original function. A decorative structure in the garden of a European mansion with no function is an example. However, Gwangju Folly is contributing to urban regeneration via its decorative and functional role in public spaces. Started as part of the Gwangju Biennale and Design Biennale, Gwangju Folly I, II, and III are now making the old town area culturally powerful. Reservations are available for Folly tours.

+82-62-608-4265

gwangjufolly.orgFolly Tour Course

Intensive tour course 30 to 40 minutes on footGwangju Public Room → Open Space → Threshold for IntimateRecollections → Open Wall → 99 KAN → Flow Control

Gwangju Folly I, II Mix Tour 1~1.5 hours on foot

Power Toilets / UNESCO → Open wall → 99 KAN → Vote → Memory Box → Public Room

Entire Tour 1.5~2 hours on foot

Public room → The Open Box → Threshold for Intimate Recollection → Open Wall → 99 KAN → Flow Control → Gwangju Swarms → Seowonmoon Lantern → Communication Hut → Periscope Pergola

Driving Folly Tour 30 ~ 40 minutes by car

Public room → Open Wall → 99 KAN → Flow Control → Gwangju Swarms → Seowonmoon Lantern → Communication Hut → FARM BRIDGE

Communication Hut

Open Space Threshold for Intimate Recollection

Open Wall

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View Folly + art installation, ‘Architecture of Autonomy’

Public Room Gwangju River Reading Room

Flow Control

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Gwangju Swarms

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Visitors can try a spiritual practice by beating, kneading, and rolling clay. Various kinds of pottery programs are offered for all ages, from kindergarten students to adults. There is a large experience hall that can accommodate up to 400 people for education. Get out of the concrete building forest for a while, and enjoy the creative activity with the natural-friendly material, clay.

11, Apchon 4-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-682-8979

gccc.co.kr

Gwangju Ceramic Culture Center

Pyeongchon Pottery Workshop continues the history of pottery which has been stood for 7 thousand years. The Workshop inherits the veins of Mudeungsan Buncheongsagi. At this place, visitors can experience pottery by spinning the pottery wheels with ceramic soil on it. The Workshop delivers the potteries to those who made them after baking it in a kiln. It is located in Pyeongchon Village, an eco-tourism destination in Mudeungsan National Park.

77, Damanpyeongmu-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-266-8008

pcdy.co.kr


Things to doPyeongchon Village was selected as the Fine Village by the Ministry of Environment in 2016. It has a landscape of rural and mountain villages, and visitors can see fireflies.


Gwangju Ceramic Culture Center →Kong (Soybean) Center → House of Go Won-hui → Apchonje (Reservoir) → Pochungsa Temple

Pyeongchon Pottery Workshop →Pyeongchon Village → Gasa Cultural Area → Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park → Chunghyodong Willow Tree → Mudeungsan Bun- cheongsagi Exhibition Hall

Place to eat

* Gwangju Ceramic Culture CenterMaewol Black Goat Garden (Black goat soup & steamed meat)19-24, Hoejaeyutong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-374-6665

* Pyeongchon Pottery WorkshopOyatri Dolsotbap (Samgyetang & Dolsotbap (Hot Pot Rice))178, Bamsil-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-267-8502

Place to stay

* Gwangju Ceramic Culture CenterSeochang Hanok Culture Center420, Nuljae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-373-1365

* Pyeongchon Pottery WorkshopMudeung Park Hotel14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-0011

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Things to doThe Gwangju Family Land has the tallest (75m-high) Ferris wheel in Korea, and you can even see Damyang on a sunny day.


Media Art Platform → Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School) → Cinema Gwangju → NC Wave → Chungjang-ro → Daein Art Market

Uchi Park → May 18th National Cemetery → Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park → Gasa Cultural Area → Pungnyu Dalbit Performance

Place to eat

* Media Art PlatformCafe Jacob House (Handmade tea)100, Guseong-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-10-2633-8904

* Uchi ParkJeolgi Bapsang (Korean Table d'hote)45, Haseo-ro 672beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-574-8220

Place to stay

* Media Art PlatformHotel The Lua3-10, Munhwajeondang-ro 35beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-232-4696

* Uchi ParkMotel Some17, Yongdutaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-573-1122

Media Art Platform is a place where visitors can experience the hologram contents and media arts. The Platform aims to cultivate the future talents of Gwangju (the UNESCO Media Arts Creative City). It is located in Bitgoeul Citizen Center and Art Space. The Platform consists of 6 spaces including Media Playground, Hologram Theater, and Media Art Archive.

7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 338beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-670-7451~5

gjmp.kr

Media Art Platform

Uchi Park is the largest recreational park in Jeolla Province, boasting a zoo, botanical garden, and Gwangju Family Land. Experience programs such as career exploration at the zoo, commentary on animal ecology, and vacation animal classes are available. Applications can be made through the website. Gwangju Family Land with colorful rides is also recommended. Uchi Park also has a drive-in movie theater and glamping sites.

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-5860~5

gwangju.go.kr/uchipark

Uchi Park


Enjoy romantic & healing places in Gwangju!

People & HistoryWhen the air filled with the excitement of the downtown feathers out,

another beautiful landscape attracts people's attention. The nature of Gwangju,

which has been handed down its beauty even after great change, is not just

the nature and history of Gwangju but is a vessel that reflects our lives.

Let's learn about the real story.

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Famous mountain in Korea with beautifulfour seasons,selected as a UNESCO WorldGeological Park

Mudeungsan National Park, a National Geopark and a UNESCO World Geopark, is located in the center of Gwangju, so many people visit the mountain every season. Mudeungsan National Park embraces all the nature of Gwangju including Jusangjeolli Cliff which is called as the God's Stone Pillar, Jeungsimsa Temple, the 1st 1000-year-old Buddhist temple in Korea, Gasa Cultural Area that reflects the sentiment of the Gasa literature of the Joseon Dynasty), Ullim-dong Art Gallery, where works of art and culture are displayed, and Wonhyosa Temple in the mountains where Wonhyo Valley is located. Visitors can also taste bluish-green colored Mudeungsan watermelon and healthy Mudeungsan barley rice.

South Jeolla Province, Gwangjusi

+82-62-227-1187

Mudeungsan National Park: knps.or.kr/mudeung

Mudeungsan Geopark: geopark.gwangju.go.kr


Jisan Amusement Park Monorail &

Lift Car

Over the 500 years, the Mudolgil, at the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain, has become a beautiful path that bears our lives, nature, and history. If you walk along the way where Korean ancestors walked, you will become solemn. The total distance is approximately 51.8 km. For more information, visit mudeungsan.org. (Mudeungsan Protection Organization Council)

1gil-4gil (Buk-gu, Gwangju) 11.50km, 3 hours and 10 minutes

Gakhwa Village ▶ Sinchon Village ▶ Deungchon Village ▶ Baejae Village

▶ Geumjeong Village ▶ Geumgok-ri ▶Pyeongchon-ri ▶ Dongnim Village

4gil-7gil (Damyang, South Jeolla Province) 6.5km, 2 hours and 10 minutes

Banseok Village ▶ Yeoncheon-ri ▶ Saneum ▶ Jeonggok-ri ▶ Gyeongsang-ri

▶ Mudong-ri

7gil-12gil (Hwasun, Jeonnam) 18km, 4 hours and 50 minutes

Songgye Village ▶ Seodong Village ▶ Yonggang Village ▶ Yeongpyeong-ri

▶ Jangbok Village ▶ Ansim-ri ▶ Suman-ri ▶ Mansu-dong ▶ Jungji Village

12gil-15gil (Dong-gu, Gwangju) 15.8km, 4 hours and 10 minutes

Yongyeon Village ▶ Missionaries' Village ▶ Gwangju River (Junam ▶

Jiwon-dong ▶ Sotae-dong ▶ Hak-dong) ▶ Namgwangju Station ▶ Green

Way (Hak-dong ▶ Seoseok-dong ▶ Sansu-dong ▶ Punghyang-dong ▶

Gyerim-dong ▶ Jungheung-dong) ▶ Gwangju Station

Course 1 (7.75km, 3 hours): Sujisa Temple ▶ Cheongam Bridge ▶Chungjangsa Temple ▶ Wonhyosa Temple

Course 2 (4.12km, 2 hours): Wonhyosa Temple ▶ Iron Production Remains ▶ Seoseokdae Rock

Course 3 (11.3km, 5 hours): Jangwon 3-way Intersection ▶ Cheongpung Rest Area ▶ Chungjangsa Temple ▶ Chunghyo-dong Kiln Site ▶ Hwanbyeokdang

Things to doVisitors can enjoy the thrill of riding the rattling Mudeung Mountain Lift & Monorail. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and visitors can board the lift & monorail at the entrance of Jisan Amusement Park.


Jeungsimsa Temple → Saeinbong Peak → Seoinbong Peak → Jungmeorijae → Jangbuljae → Jusangjeolli Cliff → Ipseokdae Rock → Seoseokdae Rock→ Inwangbong Peak and Jiwangbong Peak → Jungbong Peak → Donghwasa Temple Site → Tokkideung Pass → Examination (4.5 hours - 5 hours on foot)

Place to eatChunsul Cake (Chunsul Green Tea & cake)155, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-222-3040

Oyatri Dolsotbap (Samgyetang & Dolsotbap (Hot Pot Rice))178, Bamsil-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-267-8502

Place to stayMudeung Park Hotel14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-0011

Gwangju Backpackers181-3, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-10-5063-3717

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Chwigajeong Pavilion

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Things to doFrom Soswaewon Garden, walk along Mudolgil to Pyeongchon Village, famous for Pyeongchon Pottery Workshop and Mudeungsan Watermelon.


Gasa Cultural Area → Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park → Mudeungsan Buncheongsagi Exhibition Hall→ Pungamjeong Pavilion → Chungjangsa Shrine → Chungminsa Shrine

Place to eatMudeungsan Barley RiceMudeungsan Barley Rice Street, Jiho-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Place to stayMudeung Park Hotel14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-0011

It is a historical site of Korean literature in the Joseon Dynasty near Lake Eco-Park, and visitors can feel the traces of the Korean ancestors who wrote their work in harmony with nature. In addition to the Soswaewon Garden, which was built in eco-park area by Jeongam Jo Gwang-Jo who intended to live in nature, Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion and Sigyeongjeong Pavilion, where Gasa Literary works are collected and kept, are the places of great value nationwide. A large number of pavilions are gathered here, and it is worth to visit the Gasa Literary House, which has numerous literary works.

387, Hwanbyeokdang-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Gasa Cultural Area

A sentimental journey of past Joseonscholars which visitors can experienceat the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain

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It is a habitat for wildlife and a place where citizens can observe and experience the ecosystem. It has a panoramic view of Gwangjuho Lake, willow habitat, wetland conservation area, ecological trail, and an ecological pond. Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park is located near the Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion in the Gasa Cultural Area.

442-6, Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-6463

gwangju.go.kr/greencity


Located near the Jeungsimsa Temple bus stop, it is a great place to view and learn and enjoy old Korean culture. Visitors can also visit the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, where the works of Akgijang (musical instrument maker), Taenghwajang (ritual painter), and Namdo Ceremonial Culinary Artist are displayed, and other creative workshops led by a residing cultural asset.

222, Uijae-ro, Dong-gu,

Gwangju

+82-62-670-8550

gtcc.or.kr


Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park, a naturalobservation site, and the GwangjuTraditional Culture Center that inheritstraditional culture

Things to doThe Gwangju Traditional Culture Center offers free traditional art performances every Saturday at 3 pm.


Gwangjuho Lake Eco-Park → Mudeungsan Nature Center → Chunghyodong Willow Tree → Gasa Cultural Area → Mudeungsan Buncheongsagi Exhibition Hall → Pungamjeong Pavilion → Chungjangsa Temple → Chungminsa Temple

Gwangju Traditional Culture Center → Mudeung Museum of Contemporary Art → Chunseolheon House in Gwangju → Mudeungsan Area Global Geopark Center → Uijae Museum of Korean Art → Jeungsimsa Temple → Yaksaam Rock

Place to eat

* Gwangjuho Lake Eco-ParkMudeungsan Barley RiceMudeungsan Barley Rice Street, Jiho-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

* Gwangju Traditional Culture CenterMujingahyang (Vietnamese Spring Rolls)57-11, Ullim-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-234-5634

Place to stay

* Gwangju Traditional Culture CenterSongil Workshop362-1, Gyeongyang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-264-8745

Mudeung Park Hotel14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-0011

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Mugaksa

Mugaksa Temple, located in the May 18 Memorial Park, is a temple in the center of the city. No matter whatever your religion is, you can take a walk through the forest in the temple while listening to the birds and take a rest. You will hear the heart sutra and forget your agony. Bookstore & Gallery Lotus also exhibits works of art. A recycling market is also opened, and Templestay is operated.

230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-383-0108

Mugaksa: mugaksa.com · Temple Stay: mugaksa.templestay.com

Mugaksa Temple

A representative temple in Gwangju

to experience Temple Stay

Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative 1000-year-old temple in Gwangju, located near the Gwangju Traditional Cultural Center. It was built by Cheolgamseonsa in the fourth year of the Shilla King Heonin (860), and there are Seated Iron Vairocana Buddha (Treasure No. 131), Stone Bodhisattva Statue, etc. preserved in the precincts of a shrine. Temple stays are also available. It takes about 22 minutes to walk from Jeungsimsa Bus Stop.

177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-226-0108

Jeungsimsa: jeungsimsa.org

Temple Stay: jeungsimsa.templestay.com

Jeungsimsa Temple

Things to doThe path to Jeungsimsa Temple is mostly forest beyond Munbinjeongsa Temple. Visitors can walk in the cool air even in mid-summer.


Jeungsimsa Temple →Yaksaam Hermitage → Uijae Museum of Korean Art → Mudeung Museum of Contemporary Art → Gwangju Traditional Culture Center

Mugaksa Temple → May 18 Memorial Park → Kimdaejung Convention Center → May 18 Freedom Park → Gwangju Gongyeon Maru

Place to eat

* Jeungsimsa TempleHaengbok Sikdang (Barley Rice Buffet)21, Jeungsimsa-gil 30beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-225-1672

* Mugaksa TempleNakji Maeul (Stir-fried Octopus)36, Sangmuminju-ro 6beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-382-0799

Place to stay

* Jeungsimsa TempleMudeung Park Hotel14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-226-0011

* Mugaksa templeNoblesse Hotel5, Sicheong-ro 50beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-385-1100

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Sensuous sentimental journey to

cultural assets Hyanggyo, Seowon

Located in Gwangju Park, it is an educational institution that educated people and refined customs in the Joseon Dynasty. Continuing the tradition of the eastern Land of Courtesy, the school offers a variety of educational programs, including Confucian scriptures, calligraphy, Chinese writing, the four ceremonial occasions, and Confucian and Oriental Studies. It is the Tangible Cultural Property No. 39 of Gwangju City, and the remaining buildings include Daeseongjeon Shrine, Myeong Ryun Dang (educational institution), Dongmu (east shrine), Seomu (west shrine), Dongjae (Confucian scholar's resident), Seojae (library), Naesammun (the gate inside the school), and Oesammun (the gate of entrance).

5, Jungang-ro 107beon-gil,

Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-672-7008

gjhyanggyo.or.kr

Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School)

This place praises and honors the learning and virtue of Gi Daeseung (pen name Gobong), and Chunchuhyang Ritual is held every year. It was torn down when a decree went out by Daewongun to destroy all Confucian schools. In 1938, Bingwoldang was restored first, and by 1981, shrines, Oesammun, Jangpangak, and Naesammun were also restored. It is noteworthy that they have been built one by one over the decades. There are various educational and cultural programs at Wolbong Seowon, where you can learn philosophy through play and art, and experience the day of Chosun Scholars.

133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-960-3827/8255

wolbong.org

Wolbong Seowon (Confucian School)

Things to doAt Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School), listen to the Culture Tour Commentator's explanation from 10:00 to 16:00. Visitors can also walk the philosopher's path, which is an hour's walk from Wolbong Seowon.


Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School) →Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village → Sajik Park Observatory Tower → Penguin Village → Chungjang-ro → Asia Culture Center → Dongmyeong-dong

Wolbong Seowon (Confucian School) →Songsan Amusement Park → Hwangryong Waterfront Park → 1913 Songjeong Station Market → Songjeong 5-day Market → Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi Street

Place to eat

* Gwangju HyanggyoJeongae’s Home (Korean style meal with a bowl of rice)10, Guseong-ro 148beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-234-4398

* Wolbong SeowonSongjeong-ri Folk Tteok GalbiSongjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi Street, Gwangsan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju-gu

Place to stay

* Gwangju HyanggyoBusiness Hotel Duu9, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-234-7755

Ariene Guest House6, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 428beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-10-3635-9523

5·18 Archives

The May 18 Archives, located at the former Gwangju Catholic Center building, collects and archives the 'May 18th Democratic Uprising' archives listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. The permanent exhibition hall is located on levels 1 to 3, and Yoon Gong Heui's Archbishop's Office is restored on the sixth floor. 221, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-613-8294 518archives.go.kr

May 18 Memorial (former South Jeolla provincial

office building) & May 18 Democracy Square

Since the former South Jeolla Provincial Office was the last protest site, visitors can see artworks combining May 18 Democratic Uprising with the media. Democracy Square is a place where the willingness of protest was settled by the fountain as a podium.

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-1899-5566

※ Walk around 5·18 Road which connects May 18 Uprising to cultural resources in Gwangju.

+82-62-360-0518 518road.518.org

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May 18 Memorial

Things to doMay 18 Archives, May 18 Memorial, and May 18 Democracy Square are located in the same area as the Asia Culture Center. Therefore, it is recommended to visit these places by course.


Aisa Culture Center → May 18 Democracy Square → May 18 Memorial → 5·18 Archives → April 19 Democratic Revolution History Museum → Daein Art Market

Place to eatMisorang (Perilla Seed and Soft Tofu Stew)13-3, Jebong-ro 82beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-223-5005

Place to stayGuest 14519, Guseong-ro 194beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-233-0145

Sinsiwa 81-3, Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-233-2755

The Gate of Democracy of May 18th National Cemetery

May 18th National Cemetery is a historic symbol directly related to the protection of democracy. As the records of the May 18 Democratization Movement have been listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2011, it became the place of hope and commitment for the future beyond anger and sadness. Visitors can look around the May 18th Memorial Monument which symbolizes the revival and hope of new life, Sungmoru, a venue for the May 18 video screening and exhibition, and the Portrait Enshrinement Hall, to commemorate the victims.

200, Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju +82-62-268-0518 518.mpva.go.kr


5·18 Memorial Park May 18 Freedom Park

It is a space to inherit the lessons we can learn from May 18 Uprising , and there is a Memorial Culture Hall and exhibits the May 18 facilities.

152, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-376-5197

The military courts, prisons, data, photo-graphs, etc. regarding the May 18 De-mocratization Movement are reproduced and exhibited.

13, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-376-5183

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Things to doOn the day before the May 18 anniversary, an event of the May 18 eve is held on Geumnam-ro. There are many things to see, including a street march representing the spirit of Gwangju and performances of the gut and Korean traditional pungmul bands.


May 18th National Cemetery → Gwangju National Museum → Mugaksa Temple → 5·18 Memorial Park → Kimdaejung Convention Center → May 18 Freedom Park

Place to eat* May 18th National CemeteryJeolgi bapsang (Korean Table d'hote)45, Haseo-ro 672beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-574-8220

* 5·18 Memorial Park & May 18 Freedom ParkDarda Gimbap·Riceballs86, Chipyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-381-1127

Place to Stay* 5·18 Memorial Park & May 18 Freedom ParkHotel France21-6, Sicheong-ro 20beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-382-6000

Bentley Business Hotel124, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-352-7500

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April 19th Revolution Memorial Hall& April 19th Revolution History MuseumGwangju Student IndependenceMovement Memorial Hall

The April 19th Revolution History Museum is a history museum established in Gwangju High School to inherit the spirit of the April 19 Revolution, symbolized by justice, freedom, and peace. It is a learning space for students to experience history and culture, and the floor of the permanent exhibition hall is decorated with newspaper articles from the April 19th Revolution. 302, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-225-0419

April 19th Revolution History Museum

Gwangju Student Independence

Movement Memorial Hall

Things to doVisitors are also encouraged to visit some of the May 18 Uprising related places (see p. 32) in the city when visiting the April 19th Democratic Revolution Memorial Hall & April 19th Revolution History Museum.


April 19th Revolution Memorial Hall → April 19th Revolution History Museum → 5·18 Archives → May 18 Memorial → Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street → Daein Art Market

Place to eat * April 19th Democratic Revolution Memorial Hall & April 19th Revolution History MuseumIhwajeom (Hongeo Samhap)48, Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-471-2620

* Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial HallGangchon (loach in hot bean paste soup, Catfish Soup)152-3, Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju152-3+82-62-374-3579

Place to stay* April 19th Democratic Revolution Memorial Hall & April 19th Revolution History MuseumGuest 14519, Guseong-ro 194beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-233-0145

* Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial HallPedro’s House42, World cup 4gang-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-10-9592-9993

It is a place to honor the revolutionary spirit of those who protested against injustice for the protection of liberal democracy and to succeed and develop the ideology of the April 19 Revolution. The exhibition space is composed of 'the revolutionary regime, the April 19th Revolution of Honam (Jeolla Province), the diorama of the April 19th Revolution, and a memorial video studio. 328, Mudeung-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-224-0419

April 19th Revolution Memorial Hall

It was established to inherit and develop the noble spirit of the Gwangju Student Independence Movement. The Hall presents a real history based on various exhibition materials and historical materials, and also runs a patriotism promotion & history learning program. In Cheonnam Girl’s High School, the Girls Students Independence Movement Hall of History is now open.

30, Haksaengdongnip-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-221-5531~3gsim.gen.go.kr

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Cheongchun Balsan Village, a village full of beautiful color art,and Seochang Folk Village, a village preserving the beauty of Hanok


The village where female weavers lived in the1970s and 1980s has been transformed into a colorful place through a color art project and public design. It is full of vitality, with murals at the entrance of the village, sculptures installed everywhere, and Ppongppong Bridge made of steel.

12-16, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-464-0020 balsanvillage.com


It is a place where Hanok, which preserves appearances from the middle of the Joseon Dynasty, is located. Visitors can experience the traditional and local culture here. Visitors also can walk along the stone walls of the alleys and relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the sunset glow of the Seochang field.

420, Nuljae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-373-1365 schanok.or.kr

Things to doIn Cheongchun Balsan Village, visitors can climb the 108 stairs painted with every color. Visitors also can experience programs such as traditional culture classes and etiquette schools at the Hanok Cultural Center in Seochang Folk Village.


Seochang Folk Village → Mangwijeong Pavilion → Silver Grass Fields at Seochang →Kimdaejung Convention Center → May 18 Freedom Park → May 18 Memorial Park → Cheongchun Balsan Village → Yangdong Market

Place to eat* Cheong Balsan VillageGamae (Sushi, Rice Balls)1104-26, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-352-7711

* Seochang Folk VillageMaewol Black Goat Garden (Black Goat Meat Soup & Boiled Meat Slices)19-24, Hoejaeyutong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-374-6665

Place to stay* Cheongchun Balsan VillageBalsan House4-2, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 118beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-507-1387-2701

* Seochang Folk VillageSeochang Hanok Culture Center420, Nuljae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-373-1365

House of Yi Jang-u

Curtis Memorial Hall

Traces of 100 years of modern and contemporary history that can be observed as a blend of traditionalKorean hanok and western-style buildings

Things to doVisit the Village Story Center next to the Yangnim-dong Tourist Information Center and explore the village with a tour commentator. Starting from the Yangnim Five-way Intersection, trendy cafes and restaurants are everywhere.


Architectural Tour, Mission Tour, Art Tour, etc. Visit the website for details

Place to eatMario Chef (Steak)40-1, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju,+82-62-682-5595

Hanok Restaurant (Pork bulgogi)87-2, Baekseo-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-62-675-8886

Place to stayAriene Guest House6, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 428beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-10-3635-9523

THM27-5, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-10-2947-8800

Yangnim History & Culture Village is the place where Korean & Western, Confucian & Christian, Tradition & Modernity coexist. It is a place with a variety of modern architecture and giant trees over 100 years old. It's like a museum that combines history, architecture, and cultural arts. There are the remains of Christianity and Korean traditional culture created at the time along the alley. Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village is also called the archetype of Gwangju, with Lee Jang-woo house and Choi Seung-Hyo house. It is a pilgrimage site dedicated to the missionaries' devotion, and their traces and Western-style buildings can be seen at the places such as House of Missionary Wilson, Owen Memorial Hall, and Missionary Cemetery. Poet Kim Hyun-Seung, composer Jeong Yul-Seong, and other outstanding writers, poets, and musicians are from Yangnim-dong Historical Culture Village.

Yangnim Village Visitor Center, 2, 418beon-gil, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju +82-62-676-4486 visityangnim.kr

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Penguin Village

Penguin Village

Penguin Village is a junk art village that itself became an art exhibit by recreating waste into works of art. It was named after the way the elderly with knee pain walked somewhat like penguins. If you enter the narrow alleyway along with the milestone beside the Yangnim-dong Administrative Welfare Center, you can see the old town transformed into a unique exhibition hall.


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House of Choi Seung-hyo

Eugene BellMemorial Hall

Owen Memorial Hall

Memorial building toMissionary Owen and his grandfather

AVISON Memorial Hall

Yangin Bakery

Yangnim Church

Acoustic Guitar Street

YangnimFive-way Intersection

Yangnim-dongTourist

Information Center

Gwangju River

House of Lee Jang-wooTypical upper-class houseof modern times

Penguin VillageHouse ofMissionary Wilson

The Oldest Western-style Housein Gwangju

House of Missionary Peterson

Curtis Memorial Hall

Art Lee Lee Nam

Yangnim-dong History

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Tourist Attractions Map

Korean Table d'hotes

Enjoy unforgettabletaste of Gwangju!

Food of Gwangju has a soul and represents the joys and sorrows of life with

many stories. Visitors can enjoy various foods and its story from seven

representative foods (rice balls, Mudeungsan barley rice, fried lettuce,

Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi, Oritang (duck soup), Yukjeon (beef pancake),

Korean Table d'hote) to gourmet food and cafe streets.

Gwangju, the home of delicious Honam food infusedwith Korean life and nature

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Rice ball, which was selected as a representative food of Gwangju, the city of taste, is the food that citizens made and shared to support students and protesters during the May 19 Democratization Movement.

Recommended restaurants: Darda Gimbap·Riceballs, Gamae, Bob concert

Gwangju Rice Ball Food representing Gwangju'sspirit of sharing and fellowship

Mudeungsan barley rice with seasonal herbs is more delicious when wrapped in a young radish leaf. More than 30 years ago, barley rice shops were opened one by one for mountaineers, and the specialty street called Mudeungsan Barley Rice Street was created. Mudeungsan Barley Rice Street, Jiho-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (There are about 10 barley rice restaurants.)

Mudeungsan Barley RiceHealthy food to enjoy at Mudeungsan Mountain

Fried Lettuce was developed by a woman named Kim Chan-sim, who was selling fries behind the old Gwangju Post Office in the 1970s. It is a local food of Gwangju where you can eat various kinds of tempura wrapped in lettuce.

Recommended restaurants: Hyunwandangyeom, Eunseong, Yangsan Daeback

Deep Fried LettuceExquisite compatibilitybetween fry and lettuce

Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi, made by shaping a mixture of beef and pork into rectangles and grilling, is savory and mild. Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi Street started to be built in 1976 and was later designated as a specialized street.

Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi Street, Gwangsan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju-gu (There are 10 Tteokgalbi restaurants)

Songjeong-ri Folk Tteok Galbi

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Enjoy the delicacy of the taste of Gwangju

It was developed as a local food after cooking flat meat like a pancake for regular customers. The beef is thinly sliced, covered with egg and glutinous rice flour, and griddled immediately and served.

Recommended restaurant: Dae Gwang Restaurant, Yukjeon Myeongga

Yukjeon (Beef pancake)Gwangju’s gourmet food, Jeon (pan-fried battered food)

The table is served with all kinds of foods, including grain, meat, vegetables, and seafood. It is a popular food for foreign tourists because they can experience Korean traditional beauty and taste at the same time. Recommended restaurants: Baek Nyeon Miga, Nulbusil, Geumsujeo Eunsujeo

Korean Table d’hoteTable full of all sorts of delicacies

Fermented skates from Heuksando Island are eaten together with steamed pork belly and ripe kimchi. It has a strong and unique smell and flavor that appeal to one's palate.

Recommended restaurants: Kimgawon, Ihwajeom

Hongeo Samhap(FermentedSkate and Steamed Pork SlicesServed with Kimchi) Soul foodof South Jeolla province

Oritang (duck soup) that combines the taste of duck meat, watercress, and perilla seed powder. The development of duck farms near Gwangju Station in the 1970s led to the development of specialty streets for the cuisine.

Oritang Street, Gyeongyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (There are about 10 Oritang restaurants)

Oritang (Duck Meat Soup)Traditional healthy food of Gwangju

Kimgawon (Hongeo Samhap(Fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi)) 13-7, Sangmuminju-ro 123beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-382-8700

Maewol Black Goat Garden (Black goat soup & steamed meat) 19-24, Hoejaeyutong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-374-6665

Myeonghwa Restaurant (Zucchini stew)

421, Pyeongdong-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Yellow Corvina is dried by the sea breeze, so it is crispy and has a savory taste. Mix steamed rice with water and put the yellow Corvina on it. You can add a little bit of red pepper paste before you eat it to make the flavor double.

Recommended restaurants: Joseonok, Yeong Bin Gwan, Joennal

Korean Table d'hote with DriedYellow Corvina Feel the saltysavory of the ocean of theyellow Corvina

Gemi-matjipThe restaurants run from generation to generation,with a deep and unique taste

At night, the square in front of Gwangju Park is filled with pojangmachas (tented street bar), with the dim lights inside. Visitors can find it immediately after crossing the Gwangju River from Chungjang-ro. Pojangmachas are closed on Sundays and for inclement weather.

Gwangju Park Square, Nam-gu, Gwangju (Across Gwangju Bridge)

Gwangju Park Tented StreetBar Street Enjoy the night mood and delicious snacks

Special food trip to enjoy Gwangju

Kimgawon

Haenam Seongnae Restaurant (Beef shabu-shabu) 21, Bongseon-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju +82-62-672-5123

Haenam Seongnae

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It is composed of twelve representative restaurants that serve local foods with distinct and intense flavors. Gemi is a dialect for the deep taste of South Jeolla provincial food.

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Taste delicacies in typical traditional market

Yangdong Market

As the largest traditional market in Jeollanam -do, there are all kinds of goods sold in this market. Visitors can experience Jeollanam -do's generosity, listen to delightful and friendly dialects. Suil Chicken and Yangdong Chicken, which sell Korean-style fried chicken, are famous. Visitors can also explore the nearby Cheongchun Balsan Village.

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-366-0884 yangdongmarket.modoo.at

Namgwangju Market

It is a seafood specialty market near Namgwangju station, and is famous for seafood cuisine, Yeontan Gui (meal grilled by traditional charcoal briquettes), and Rice Soup. In the early morning market, fresh seafood and agricultural products are traded at low prices. Closed on the first and

third Sundays.

117, Yangnim-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-226-1101 namgwangju.modoo.at

Malbau Market

The market is open on the 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 9th of every month. Farmers from Damyang, Gokseong, Jangseong, and Hwasun bring and sell their own farm products. Fresh vegetables are especially famous.

62, Dongmun-daero 85beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju +82-62-262-4082 malbawoomarket.modoo.at

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Gwangju'srepresentativecafe streets

Dongmyeong-dong is similar to Gyeongnidandan-gil and Yeonnam-dong in Seoul. Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street is famous for its stylish cafes, restaurants, lounge bars, editorial shops, and small theaters. It has different captivating attractions compared to Chungjang-ro, and it is a place that shows the trendiness of Gwangju. Visitors can enjoy coffee and tea, as well as the uniqueness and beauty of the remodeled space. Dongmyeong-dong cafe street is crowded with people especially on weekends. Theater Yeonbaram and Mindeulle Little Theater are good places to visit.

Dongmyeong-ro area of Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Yangnim-dong Cafe Street is full of cafes that are as unique as Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street. If you are visiting Yangnim-dong for the first time, visit the Village Story Room in the Yangnim-dong Tourist Information Center and use the cafe near Yangnim five-way Intersection. Visitors can explore the modern and contemporary ruins of Gwangju, including old houses and western-style buildings.

Yangnim five-way intersection area in

Nam-gu, Gwangju


Located across from the Kimdaejung Convention Center, if visitors are attending an event held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center, or if they plan to visit the May 18th Freedom Park or Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (Korean Classical Music Regular Performance), this is the place to visit. By subway, visitors can use Kimdaejung Convention Center Station Exits 5 and 6.

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju


Let's drink coffee while admiring the scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain and the night view of Gwangju. It is formed near the Shinyang Park Hotel and is suitable for visitors who prefer a quiet atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Also Perfect for a date or drive.

592, Mudeung-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju


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Chungjang Recollection Festival

Gwangju is home to many different cultures. If you want to escape from

your monotonous daily life, head out to Gwangju street. You can feel

the excitement and passion of various festivals of Gwangju that everyone

can enjoy without being self-conscious.

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The Gwangju Biennale, which began in 1995, is an exhibition that sublimates Gwangju's cultural and artistic traditions and the cultural values of Gwangju's democratic spirit that became widely known in the international society after the May 18 Democratic Movement. Creative and experimental contemporary art pieces are displayed by space.

Biennale Exhibition Hall and Asia Culture Center

+82-62-608-4114

gwangjubiennale.org

September to November of even-numbered years

Gwangju Biennale

Things to doInside and near the Jungoe Park, where the Biennale Exhibition Hall is located, there is the Gwangju National Museum, the Gwangju Museum of Art, Gwangju History and Folk Museum, Reservoir Unamje, reservoir Yongbongje, and park walkway, making the area a perfect place to enjoy art, nature, and healing. Visitors can see cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and enjoy the Children's Grand Park with amusement rides with the '90's sensibility.


Gwangju Biennale and Design Biennale → Gwangju History and Folk Museum → Gwangju Museum of Art → Gwangju National Museum → Jungoe Park → Gwangju Art Picnic

Place to eatK2 (Pork Cutlet)66, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-529-5700

Umi Japanese Restaurant (Korean set menu with sliced raw fish)3, Bungmun-daero 33beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-512-3302

Place to stayOriental Motel13, Bukmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-522-3700

It is an international design event held at the same location as the Gwangju Biennale. Various exhibitions and international academic events are held to expand the aesthetic, practical and economic value

of design and to understand the flow of world design.

Biennale City Hall and Aisa Culture Center

+82-62-611-5140(Exhibition), 5130(Promotion)

gdb.or.kr

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Things to doVisit the Chungjang Recollection Festival website and see how the venue is organized to enjoy the festival even more. At the World Kimchi Festival, the Presidential Prize will be awarded for the Kimchi Master Competition held along with various hands-on programs.


* Chung Recollection FestivaChungjang-ro → Cinema Gwangju → Gung-dong Art Street → Daein Art Market

* World Kimchi FestivalKimchi Museum → World Institute of Kimchi → Kong(Soybean) Center → Namdo Folk Food Museum

Place to eat

* Chungjang Recollection FestivalChammoi (Ssambap: rice wrapped in greens)23-12, Jungang-ro 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-222-1215

Place to stay

* Chungjang Recollection FestivalOwl's household5, Dongmyeong-ro 20beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-10-6425-8465

* World Kimchi FestivalSamhwa Hotel3, Punggeum-ro 177beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-682-6811

The main concepts of the festival, held in Chungjang-ro and Guemnamro in the fall, are a circus and blue jeans. People wear jeans and go to a roller-skating rink to reminisce when they were young. All generations can join together through the Chungjang Parade, College Musicians Festival Returns, Theme Street of Recollection, Chungjang Moonlight Camping, Dancing 90's, and the school uniform experience.

Chungjang-ro, Geumnam-ro area +82-62-608-3903 donggu.kr/cjf In September- Octoberevery year


It is a representative specialty food festival held every year in Gwangju, the city from which the kimchi has originated. Various events such as kimchi-making, kimchi exhibition, kimchi talk show, and kimchi contest are held so that people around the world can experience our kimchi. Visiting Kimchi Town and making kimchi would also be an exciting experience.

Gwangju Kimchi Town +82-62-613-3992 kimchi.gwangju.go.kr October every year


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It is a cultural project held on the square where people can present performances of any genre such as mime, music, busking, and circus freely regardless of age. Anyone can participate, experience, perform and compete in the festival. Refer to the performance program leaflet at the information center.

Asia Culture Center

+82-62-223-0410

fringefestival.kr

April to November


The festival is centered on young people. It is a global festival where the lives and stories of young people and their enthusiasm coexist. Enjoy various programs, including street performances, experience booths, youth market, and food trucks.

Area near the Asia Culture Center

+82-62-613-2701

facebook.com/wyouthfestival

July every year


Things to doThe best feature of the Gwangju Fringe Festival is that it is held without any restrictions, and there is no stage pedestal at the festival site. People don't have to buy tickets, and there's plenty of fresh content to enjoy on the streets without visiting the venue.


Asia Culture Center → Chungjang-ro → Gung-dong Art Street → Dongmyeong-dong → Daein Art Market

Place to eatGyejeolttara (Braised fish)6-1, Seonam-ro 33beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-236-0110

0518 (Coffee, cocktail)3, Munhwajeondang-ro 23beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-222-5180

Place to stayGwangju Panda Guesthouse102, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-10-2632-7323

Oasita20, Dongmyeong-ro 20beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-10-4145-9965

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Media Art Festival showcases artworks that utilize cutting-edge technologies and art. It provides a variety of content that stimulates curiosity, including audio-visual experiences, performing arts, VR exhibitions, and performances that combine human and technology.

Asia Culture Center and Gwangju area

+82-62-670-7454

gjmp.kr

From September to December every year

Media Art Festival

A variety of experiences and performance programs such as air bounce, block playground, chalk art family, children's art school, color play, mom and dad's art play are offered so that the entire family can enjoy.

Gwangju Museum of Art Lawn Plaza

+82-70-4727-4341

artpicnic.kr

On Saturdays from March to November

Gwangju Art Picnic

Good Morning Yangrim is Gwangju’s representative humanities and was selected for the 2018 cultural tourism festival. Visitors can enjoy autumn forest concerts, exhibitions, lectures on humanities, participation, and experience programs.

Sajik Park area

+82-62-671-7356

goodmorningyangrim.com

October every year


Things to doVisitors are recommended to tour the Media Art Platform, which consists of six light spaces, including the Hologram Façade and the Media Art Archive Digital Gallery.


* Media Art FestivalAsia Culture Center → Media Art Platform → Sajik Park Observatory Tower

* Gwangju Art PicnicGwangju Museum of Art → Gwangju History and Folk Museum → Jungoe Park → Gwangju National Museum

Place to eat

* Media Art FestivalTerry Kim (Steak)2F, 9, Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-224-7224

* Gwangju Art PicnicUmi Japanese Restaurant (Korean set menu with sliced raw fish)3, Bungmun-daero 33beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-512-3302

Place to stay

* Media Art FestivalCharmant Motel16-17, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-223-4104

* Good Morning YangnimBlue garden2F, 39-5, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju,+82-10-8601-9886

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ACC World Music

FestivalThis is a world music festival that everyone can enjoy in the Hanul Madang of the Asia Culture Center (ACC). Visitors can enjoy their second holiday at the end of summer with friends, lovers, and family.

Area near the Asian Culture Center

+82-62-601-4618

August every year

It is a music festival that continues the thrill of the ACC World Music Festival and is held in Sajik Park. Visitors can enjoy the popular music of various genres at home and abroad, and enjoy it in conjunction with Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village.

Sajik Park

+82-62-654-3622

facebook.com/peakmusic

September every year

Soundpark Festival

Visitors can learn the achievements and the world of music of Jeong Yul Sung, who was born in Yangnim-dong and acclaimed as one of China's three great modern and contemporary musicians. Jeong Yul-sung's alma mater and junior high school, high school, university, etc. in Gwangju +82-62-670-7466/7468 jysfestival.kr May to October every year

Jeong Yul SeongMusic Festival

Things to doIf you are planning a summer trip to Gwangju, the ACC World Music Festival is highly recommended as it brings together world music, including Spanish flamenco, Hungarian folk music, European jazz, Indian sitar, and traditional Asian music.


* ACC World Music FestivaGung-dong Art Street → Asia Culture Center → Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street

* Soundpark FestivalYangnim-dong History & Culture Village → Acoustic Guitar Live Cafe Street → Choi Seung Hyo House → Lee Jang Woo House → Missionary Wilson's House → Penguin Village

Place to eat

* ACC World Music FestivalByeulchae (Hot spicy meat stew)24, Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju +82-62-222-0087

* Soundpark FestivalHyunwandangyeom's Deep Fried Lettuce (Freshly fried)89, Baekseo-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-62-676-3721

Place to stay

* ACC World Music FestivalSinsiwa (2nd branch)22-30, Dongmyeong-ro 67beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju+82-62-233-2755

* Soundpark FestivalHoranggasinamu Hill Guesthouse20, Jejung-ro 47beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju+82-62-654-0976

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It is a representative folk festival of Gwangju and is held at Chilseok Otdol Village, which is the birthplace of Gossaum. On the eve of the festival, Jwibulnori, Dangsan Ritual, and Nongak are held. On the first full moon of the lunar year, Pungmul and Gossaum are performed and seasonal folk games including tug-of-war, kite flying, Neolttwigi (Korean jumping game), and swinging are played. Visitors can also enjoy their time at Gossaum Theme Park, which combines cutting-edge technology with folk games such as 4D video experience hall and folk game experience yard.

2, Gossaum-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-607-2340

gossaum.com

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The view of the sunset that spreads among the pampas grass is like an entrancing picture. The Seochang Field Pampas Grass Festival, held near the Yeongsan River, is a nature-friendly healing festival where visitors can feel the romance and mood of autumn as they walk along the path surrounded by silvery pampas grass. Bicycle rental is free at the Yeongsan River Bikeway Information Center.

377, Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-360-7186

sgfesta.co.kr

October every year

Seochang Field Pampas Grass Festival

Things to doSearch the 'Yeongsan River Bicycle Path Information Center' on the navigation system and you will find a parking lot right away.


* Gwangju Gossaum FestivalGossaum Theme Park → Pochungsa Temple → Apchonje (Reservoir) → House of Go Won-hui → Kong (Soybean) Center → Gwangju Ceramic Culture Center

* Seochang Field Pampas Grass FestivalSeochang Bridge → Seochang Folk Village → Mangwijeong Pavilion → Kimdaejung Convention Center → May 18 Freedom Park → Mugaksa Temple

Place to eat

* Gwangju Gossaum FestivalMaewol Black Goat Garden (Black goat soup & steamed meat)19-24, Hoejaeyutong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-374-6665

* Seochang Field Pampas Grass FestivalOkatsu (Tonkatsu)112, Chipyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-373-3355

Place to stay

* Gwangju Gossaum Festival, Seochang Field Pampas Grass FestivalSeochang Hanok Culture Center420, Nuljae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju +82-62-373-1365

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experiences.You can make pottery yourself, experience the extraordinary

science and the universe, or become a master of Kimchi making. Experience

the city of art, Gwangju, which is becoming a center of Asian culture.

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Things to doVisit the Kimchi Fermented Food Center in Gwangju Kimchi Town. It is divided into four fermentation zones. The World Institute of Kimchi is located next to Gwangju Kimchi Town.


Gwangju Kimchi Town → Kimchi Museum → World Institute of Kimchi → Kong (Soybean) Center → Seochang Folk Village → Namdo Folk Food Museum

Place to eatMaewol Black Goat Garden (Black goat soup & steamed meat)19-24, Hoejaeyutong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-374-6665

Place to staySamhwa Hotel3, Punggeum-ro 177beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-682-6811

Dream Motel7, Punggeum-ro 177beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-681-3745

Gwangju Kimchi Town

This is a multiplex theme park where you can learn about the culture and history of Kimchi and have various experiences. The main facilities include the Kimchi Museum where you can see the history of Kimchi and the relics at a glance, the Kimchi HACCP plant that produces delicious Namdo Kimchi, the Kimchi Experience Center where you can make and try your own Kimchi, and the Kimchi Fermented Food Museum where you can find everything about fermentation.

60, Gimchi-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-613-8222

gwangju.go.kr/kimchitown

It is an organization that conducts comprehensive R&D in related fields to prove the scientific excellence of Kimchi and spread Kimchi culture all over the world. Visitors can tour from starter culture facilities to manufacturing facilities.

· Individual (10 or less): 10:00 - 11:00 on the 3rd Wednesday, every month· Group: Tours are available in consultation upon request

※ Excluding holidays, opening anniversary, and other research center event days

How to apply for a tour : Visit website → Institution Introduction → Apply for a tour or contact the public relations department (062-610-1846)

86, Kimchi-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-610-1700

wikim.re.kr

World Institute of Kimchi

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Things to doThe Interesting Food Story section at the Namdo Folk Food Museum is interesting to see! It offers good food by food compatibility and constitution.


Namdo Folk Food Museum → Gwangju National Museum → Gwangju Museum of Art → Gwangju History and Folk Museum → Gwangju Biennale and Design Biennale

Gwangju National Science Museum → Cheomdan Yellow Poplar Road(Gwangju Citizen's Forest) → Janggobun Tomb of Wolgye-dong → Muyang Confucian Academy

Place to eat

* Namdo Folk Food MuseumMijin (Korean Table d'hote)152, Ilgongmaeul-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-572-7027

* Gwangju National Science MuseumNulbusil (Korean Table d'hote)20-6, Daechon-gil 6beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-972-8201

Place to stay

* Namdo Folk Food MuseumGwangju Tourist Hotel56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-261-7777

* Gwangju National Science MuseumHotel the Spot32, Amkor-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-971-1362

If you want to try Namdo (South Jeolla province) food, this is the right place. The museum, with a long confectionary mold-shaped building, was built to preserve and inherit the food and local culture of Namdo. The museum consists of various exhibition rooms and experience rooms, and visitors can learn the wisdom of Korean ancestors by making Gungjung tteokbokki (royal court tteokbokki), Hangwa (Korean Sweets), Millet Pancake, etc. through traditional food making classes. Various artifacts are also on display, and the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion on the 3rd floor is a must-see.

477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-410-6642~3

bukgu.gwangju.kr/namdofood



You will be bursting with scientific curiosity and creativity from the moment you see this spaceship-shaped museum. The Gwangju National Science Museum plans various exhibitions and experience programs that stimulate the audio-visual senses by integrating art and science with the light as a theme. This place organizes experience -oriented exhibits that visitors can participate in. At the Starlight Hall, an Education & Accommodation Building for Stellar Observation, you can enjoy the beauty of the universe with a telescope and stay overnight.

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-960-6210~2

sciencecenter.or.kr

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Kimdaejung Convention Center is Gwangju's representative platform leading the MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Convention, Exhibition) industry. It is a global communication venue where international goods, technologies, information, and culture are exchanged via international travel fairs, agricultural and fisheries fairs, home & lifestyle shows, SW festivals, performances, and exhibitions. In addition to organizing various themed events in a realistic sense, a cultural arts experience

program is also available for MICE participants. More than 500 booths can be placed in the exhibition hall, and the convention hall has ten conference rooms and ten small meeting rooms.

30, Sangmunuri-ro,

Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-611-2000

kdjcenter.or.kr

Location: Exhibition Hall 1F, Kimdaejung Convention Center

Things to see: A bust and handprints of late Kim Dae-jung, and

objects used in his life


Things to doNext to Kim Dae Jung Hall, there is a Gwangju Tourist Souvenir Shop where visitors can purchase crafts and souvenirs. The cafe street, across the road from the Kimdaejung Convention Center, is also recommended for a visit.


Kimdaejung Convention Center → Convention Center Cafe Street → May 18 Freedom Park → Downtown of Sangmu District → May 18 Memorial Park → Mugaksa Temple → Uncheon Lake

Place to eatHaedong Hwaleo (Korean Table d'hotes, seasonal)653-1, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-515-3344

Dandelion (Soy sauce marinated crab, dried corvinas)137, Sangmupyeonghwa -ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-374-8760

Place to stayHoliday Inn Hotel Gwangju55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-610-7000

Ramada Plaza Gwangju Hotel149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-717-7000

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Because the distance between the stands and the stadium is short, spectators can watch baseball realistically. It can accommodate up to 27,000 people. The outfield sand park has a small swimming pool and an air bounce slide.

10, Seorim-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-70-7686-8000

The Kia Tigers: tigers.co.kr

Reserve tickets online at

ticketlink.co.kr


In this stadium, South Korea National Football Team advanced to the semi-finals for the first time in Asia in the 2002 FIFA Worldcup. The roof reflecting the ridge of Mudeungsan Mountain shows its architectural significance. It was used as the main stadium of Gwangju Summer Universiade in 2015 and is now the home stadium of Gwangju FC.

240, Geumhwa-ro,

Seo-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-604-2002


Things to doNear the Gwangju World Cup Stadium, there is a Pungam Lake Park, which reflects the scenery beautifully on its surface.


Gwangju-KIA Champions Field →U·square → Ha Jung-Woong Museum of Art → Cheongchun Balsan Village → Yangdong Market

Gwangju World Cup Stadium → Lotte Outlets → Pungam Lake Park → Gwangju Kimchi Town → Kimchi Museum → World institute of KimChi

Place to eat

* Gwangju-KIA Champions FieldOkcheon Myeonok (Cold noodles)144, Mudeung-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju+82-62-528-3888

* Gwangju World Cup StadiumYeong Bin Gwan (Korean Table d'hote)2F, 75, Pungamsunhwan-ro 128beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-384-6000

Place to stay

* Gwangju-KIA Champions FieldGuestHouse Loco2F, 7-17, Gwangcheon 2-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-10-7298-7662

* Gwangju World Cup StadiumDia Motel9-18, Pungam 1-ro 21beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju+82-62-682-6673

Daein Art Marketwhere taste, fashion,and art are combined

Daein Art Market

Daein Art Market has won the Star of Korean Tourism in 2018. Combining art into the traditional market, it possesses a unique attractiveness. At the night market, visitors can experience various cultures, arts, and performances held in Hanpyeong Gallery, Imagination & Sharing Factory "Han Soo" (one-day class), Daein Artists' Residence program "Myosoo," the experience zone and the seller zone. In addition, there are many foods to enjoy such as yukjeon, kimchijeon, samgyeupsal gimbap, noodle soup, octopus skewers, and German beer. The night market opens from 19:00 to 23:00 on Saturdays. It is closed in winter and usually starts in March or April.

7-1, Jebong-ro 194beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-233-1420

blog.naver.com/byeoljang

Daein Art Night Market

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Star of Korean Tourism


Gangsonyeon

1913 Songjeong Station Market, to be reborn as a new tourist attraction, is a place which stimulates your appetite. Just over 100 meters away, visitors will easily find food stores selling egg rice, croquettes, Hotteok (Korean style pancake stuffed with brown sugar), Yokan (sweet jelly of red beans), noodles, homemade beers, and mixed grain powder. There are black-and-white photo studios and school uniform rental shops, and it is fun to see the completion year of the building on the floor. Located 5 minutes' walk from GwangjuSongjeong Station, it is convenient for tourists to visit.

13, Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil,

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-942-1914

1913songjungmarket.modoo.at

Ddoa Bread

Egg rice

Cafe1913

Uncle Koroke

Yokan made from natural acacia honey, sugar-free,preservative-free, and chemical-free additives!

Attention bread addicts! Try chocolatebread and Injeolmi cream bread!

Easy to eat, affordable price! This is it!

Taste croquette of memories!It's always sold out quickly!

Red ginseng latte,homemadeyogurt, and nuts are here!

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Top market food destination,1913 Songjeong Station Market

Best Places to see Colorful and Twinkling Night View of Gwangju

Nightscape Spots

Mudeungsan

Jat Pass

View Folly

It is a place where the nature of Mudeungsan and the night view of Gwangju are harmonized and create beautiful scenery. Jat Pass is one of the most famous night view spots where visitors can enjoy the fabulous scenery of Gwangju. Visitors can also use the observatory cafe.

669, Mudeung-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

It is a hidden spot for one of the best night views with an observation deck located in the tallest building at Chosun University. Visitors can feel like as if they are resting on a mountainside and enjoy a quiet time. Visitors can access to Chosun University College of Education by a car or a school bus.

309, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Chosun University

College of Education

A place with a large and prominent signboard that says CHANGE is where Gwangju Folly III is held. Located on the rooftop of the Gwangju Visual Content Center, visitors can get the night view of Mudeungsan Mountain, Asia Culture Center, and Geumnamro from there.

8F, 96, Gwangju Visual Content Center, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Sajik Park Observatory

Tower

This night view spot is located at the summit of Sajik Park, and you can get the view of Gwangju at a glance from the observation deck on the 4th floor. Binoculars are available, and the tower is open daily from 9:00 to 22:00.

Sajik Park, Yangnim-dong,

Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Traveling Gwangju, a city full of fragrance of flowers

Visit seasonal flower spots

Maple trees grow luxuriantly like a tunnel, making it a representative spot for autumn leaves in Gwangju. It is convenient to walk from Pungamje (lake). 117, Pungamje-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Citizen's Forest BaekhapnamugilIt is a road full of yellow poplar. It is a perfect place to feel the romantic autumn atmosphere and is located near Gwangju Citizen's Forest.

30, Chuam-ro, Buk-gu,

Gwangju

Autumn Leaves ofPungamjeongPavilion in

Mudeungsan Mountain

MaekmundongSupgil(Lilyturf Forest Trail)Every year in August, the violet Lilyturf is in full bloom. In 2018, the trail was selected as one of the top 100 tourist destinations in Jeolla Province. Walking through the Metasequoia Road in the middle of summer will make you feel refreshed.

803-1, Munheung-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Colorful roses bloom in Chosun University Rose Garden. Open from May to November between 9:00 and 21:00.

309, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Rose in ChosunUniversity

Summer

Autumn

Autumn

Summer

Rape blossoms inHwangryongWaterfront ParkEnjoy the beauty of Gwangju Rape Blossoms. The yellow, 27,000 m² rape flower garden attracts visitors. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront with rape blossoms.

241-31, Seonam-dong, Gwangsan-gu

There is a long cherry blossom road next to the lake. You can see the cherry blossoms and the lake at the same time. See cherry blossoms in Uchi Park and walk along the flowery paths (meaning, walk on a road filled with success and find happiness).

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Cherry blossomsin Uchi park

Spring Spring

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City Walking Trail, Trails of the Asia Culture Center

The City Walking Trail is a program that allows visitors to walk around the original downtown near the Asia Culture Center, with honorable people from Gwangju, as a theme. (For more information, visit gjmiin.com.)

· Schedule & Start point: Every Saturday at 2 pm May 18 Clock tower in front of the Asian Culture Center

Course 1- Kim Hyun-Seung's Platanus Road Following the footsteps of poet Dahyeong Kim Hyeon-Seung to feel and enjoy his poetical taste

May 18 Clock Tower → Chosun University → Pureun-gil → Yangnim-dong → Sajik Park (4.5km, 5 hours)

Course 2- Following in the footsteps of Gwangju artistsJourney to the arts and culture scene while following the footsteps of Gwangju artists

Section 1: May 18 Clock Tower → Gung-dong Art Street →

Kumho Citizens Culture Hall → Daein Art Market (1.5km, 2 hours)Section 2: May 18 Clock Tower → Yangnim-dong Penguin Village →

HANHEEWON Museum of Art → Lee Kang Ha Art Museum (2km, 2 hours)

Section 3: May 18 Clock Tower → Bus Transfer → Uijae Museum of Art → Chunseolheon → Gwangju Traditional Culture Center (2km, 2 hours)

Course 5- Walking through the 5·18 Road in honor of

martyrs for democracy Journey to the Historic Sites of the May 18 Democratic Uprising near the Asia Culture CenterMay 18 Clock Tower → Annex Bd. to an Old Provincial Office → Fountain at the May 18 Democracy Square → Jeonil Building 245 → Old MBC Site → May 18 Archives (1.5km, 1 hour and 30 minutes)

Course 3- Following in the footsteps of Jeong Yul SeongA journey through Jeong Yul Seong's childhood where he played his musical soul

May 18 Clock Tower → Birth Home of Jeong Yul-Seong in Bullo-dong → Gwangju River Geumgyo (Bridge) → Yangpajeong Pavilion → Sculpture of Jeong Yul-Seong in Yangnim-dong (2.3km, 2 hours)

Gwangju K-POP Star AlleyJourney to the place where K-pop singers from Gwangju played

May 18 Clock Tower→Chungjang-ro→Back Alley of Student Hall→

NC Wave→Cinema Gwangju→Joy Dance School→

Chungjang-ro Post Office(1.7km, 1 hour and 30 minutes)

NTSGw DisOffi

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Stamp tour at Dongridan-gil of Dongmyeong-dong

Stamp tourStamp tour at Dongridan-gilOf Dongmyeong-dong

Dongridan-gil in Dongmyeong-dong is a name given to the road extending from Cheonnam Girl's High School to Chosun University and alleys around it. Visitors who receive 10 stamps on the tour leaflet can get a free coffee coupon and use it in Dongmyeong-dong. Leaflets are available at the Namdo Tourism Center(Jeonil Building 245) and the Gwangju City Travel Agency. Detailed information on participating stores is available on the website gjmiin.com.

Schedule: May-November 2019

For question: +82-62-401-9926

Daein Market

JangdongIntersection

CentralLibrary

GwangjuSeoSeok ElementarySchool

Dong-guOffice

Chungjang-ro 1ga

NTSGwangju DistrictOffice

ChungjangPost Office

Call Box Sageori(Intersection)

Old City Hall Sageori(Intersection)Former Red

Cross Hospital

Yangnim-dongCommunity

GwangjuJeonnamRegional Military ManpowerAdministration

Chonnam NationalUniversity Hospital

Namdong CatholicCathedral

Chosun University

Gree

n Way

Chosun University, Dental Hospital

Geumnamro Park

Gwangju YouthCreative Hub(Back Alley of

Student Union Bd.Life Design Center)

Street of arts

CheonnamGirl'sHigh School

KT GwangjuBranch

Daehan Lif InsuranceSageori(Intersection)

Dongmyeong-dong

Meumnam-ro

Chungjang-ro

Bium Museum

Congzip

Jieum Book Store

Maum, Hi

House with a Pretty Front Door

Bome Seo Isseulge

Gallery Hyeyum

View Folly

Jungle Book

Manna Cafe

Namri Gallery Cafe

Camera Museum

Huijaega

Yesulgon-ggan Jib

Kimnetgwa

Kumho Citizens Culture Hall

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G-FOODExperience Tour Programs

※ Experience tour programs are charged.

Experience : Make Gungjung Tteokbokki (royal stir-fried rice cake), Japchae, Samgyetang (chicken soup with ginseng), Tteok Cake (rice cake), etc. Explore a permanent exhibition hall of Korean food masters

Duration : 1 hour and 30 minutes

Capacity : 40 people

Experience : Three-color Bukkumi (millet pancake), Tteokbokki (Stir-fried Rice Cake), Bibimbap

Duration : hour and 30 minutes


Experience :Tteokgalbi (short rib patties), Samgyetang (chicken soup with ginseng), Japchae (Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables), Five-colored Susutteok (millet cakes), Gimbap, Tteokguk (rice-cake soup)



Experience : Tangpyeongchae (mung bean jelly salad), Oiseon (stuffed cucumber), Mandu (dumpling), Gujeolpan (Platter of Nine Delicacies)



Experience : Make Baramtteok (puffy rice-cake with stuffing), Susu Bukkumi (millet pancake), Japchae (stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables), Gimbap, Gungjung Tteokbokki (royal stir-fried rice cake), Seasonal Noodles. Visit local food exhibition halls





JS Cuisine Academy

Yemi Yori Vocational College

Dongkang Cooking Academy

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G-WAVEExperience Tour Programs

Special Experience ProgramsBitgoeul Temple FoodExperience Center

Experience : Make temple food

Duration : 2 hours

Capacity : 30명

Hyangyeon

Experience : Make traditional Korean food, tea ceremony

Duration : 2 hours


Destinations for Wellness

Therapy & Spa, Sobe

Theme : Beauty & Spa

Experience : Personalized spa

therapy programs are provided

Pyeonbaeknara Hyosogung

Theme : Beauty & Spa

Experience : 5 healing experiences

using cypress, herbs, and enzymes

Experience : Learn the latest K-POP dance



JOY DANCE & PLUGIN MUSIC ACADEMY

Experience : Learn Hallyu (Korean Wave) style makeup


Capacity : 30 ~ 50 people

Kwangju Women's University

Experience : Learn Hallyu (Korean Wave) style, special effect make-up



Hermoso Beauty Academy

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G-CultureExperience Tour Programs

Experience : Seonbi (classical scholar) experience, Takbon (rubbing) experience, old book-making, tea ceremony experience, Wolbong Seowon Tour



Experience : Tea ceremony, traditional wedding experience, Hanbok experience, fan making and picture scroll making, Janggu experience, calligraphy experience. Explore Hyanggyo with a cultural heritage commentator



Experience : Watch taekwonmu performance, demonstration of breaking (roof tiles, bricks, etc.), learn basic movements of Taekwondo

Duration: 2 hours


Experience : Watch traditional performances, experience craft, gugak instrument (janggu), tea ceremony. Cultural heritage tour with commentary




Wolbong Seowon

(Confucian School)

Gwangju Hyanggyo

(Confucian School)

Honam University

Additional Information

Gwangju Traffic Information

Tourist Information Center and Shopping

Accommodation

5 Theme Tour by District

Theme tour by major region

& Five attractions that will make you fallinlove with Gwangju

Gwangju Tourist Information

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Gwangju is easily accessible from Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport and is

well connected by plane, high-speed train (KTX), and express bus.

Traffic Information

Airplane (Gwangju Airport +82-1661-2626) Airport Limousine

Route Flight Hours Route Flight Hours

KTX (Gwangju Songjeong Station +82-1544-7788) SRT (Gwangju Songjeong Station +82-1544-7788)

Route Travel time Travel timeRoute

3 hrs and 20 mins

Express Bus (U Square / Bus Terminal +82-62-360-8114)

※Gwangju Station (ITX, Mugunghwa train) +82-1544-7788

Route

Gimpo International Airport -Gwangju Airport

Seoul Yongsan Station - Gwangju Songjeong Station

Seoul Central City Bus Terminal-Bus Terminal

Seoul Suseo Station - Gwangju Songjeong Station

1 hr and 30 mins~50 mins

1 hr and50 mins

Incheon InternationalAirport erminal 1 - U Square 3 hrs and 50 mins50 mins

Gwangju City Bus

Information System

HOTLINE : +82-62-120

Public Transportation

In Gwangju, there are regular buses and express city buses, and subway line 1 is also under operation. When you are using a transportation card, you will be able to transfer to another public transportation at no charge within 30 minutes of getting off from the previous public transportation. There is no limit to the number of transfers.

Call taxisWorld Call Taxis : +82-62-515-2000 Gwangju Call Taxis : +82-62-368-5000Bitgoeul Call Taxis : +82-62-525-2555Transportation Support Center for Transportation Vulnerable :+82-62-600-8900

Subway Information grtc.co.kr

Pyeongdong

Dosan

Gwangju

Songjeong

Songjeong

Park

Airport

Kim Daejung

Convention

Center

Sangmu

Uncheon

Ssangchon

Hwajeong

Nongseong

Dolgogae Yangdong

Market

Geumnamno

5 (o)-ga

Geumnamno

4 (sa)-ga

Culture Center

Namgwangju

Hakdong·

Jeungsimsa

Way In

Sotae

Nokdong

Culture and Tour GuideProvides professional commentary on tourism resources (available when 10 or more group tourists make a reservation)

Available hours : 10:00~17:00 Contact : Gwangju Tourism Development Institute +82-62-954-3113

Omae Gwangju Mobile Bookhttps://tour.gwangju.go.kr/book/index.html

관광 통역 안내전화

Korea Travel Hoteline

When you need travel information, call 1330 without an area code

Tourist Attraction & Accommodation Information Service.

The service is offered in 8 languages for 24 hours.

(+82-2-1330 for overseas use)

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Shopping

Lotte Department Store

Shinsegae Department Store

NC Department Store

268, Dongnip-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

249, Gyeongyeol-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

+82-1577-0001

+82-1588-1234

+82-62-510-7000

Department Stores Address Contact

NC Wave

Y’Z Park

Kumho World

Lotte Outlets (Worldcup Branch)

Gwangju Outlet

Sejung Outlet

IMPACT Luxury Mall

Lotte Outlets (Suwan Branch

163, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

72, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

54, Gunbun 2-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

627, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

773, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

509, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-718-9300

+82-62-236-5989

+82-62-350-8114

+82-1577-0001

+82-62-384-5100

+82-62-370-9000

+82-62-946-3333

+82-1577-0001

Outlets & Shopping Malls Address Contact

+82-62-229-3355

+82-62-233-0317

+82-10-4145-9965

+82-62-234-7279

+82-70-8639-9231

+82-10-9592-9993

+82-70-4239-5040

+82-62-682-0976

+82-70-8831-7700

Kimnetgwa

Huijaega & Owl's household

Oasita

Jungle Book (Tree & Moon)

Chaek & Saenghwal

Pedro’s House

Yangnim Salon Traveler’s Lounge

Art Polygon

Dasomchae

Travelers’ Platforms

13, Guseong-ro 204beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

5, Dongmyeong-ro 20beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju


8-1, Baekseo-ro 125beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

2F, 100-1, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

42, World cup 4gang-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

27-22, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

20, Jejung-ro 47beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

27, Naesang-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Location Address

Asia Culture Center Branch

Bus Terminal Branch

Kimdaejung Convention Center Branch

Yangnim-dong Branch

Gwangju Station Branch

Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch

Gwangju Airport Branch

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

904, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju



235, Mudeung-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

201, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

420-25, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

+82-62-601-4261

+82-62-365-8733

+82-62-611-3616

+82-62-676-4486

+82-62-233-9370

(1F)+82-62-941-6301

(2F)+82-62-944-9044

+82-62-942-6160

Location Address Contact

Contact

Tourist Information Center

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Accommodation_Tourist Hotels

Mudeung Park Hotel

Bentley Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

Ramada Plaza Gwangju

Hotel Masters

Hotel Central

Firenze Tourist Hotel

Hotel France

Holiday Inn Hotel Gwangju

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

MGM Tourist Hotel

Empire Tourist Hotel

14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju,

46, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

5-8, Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

21-6, Sicheong-ro 20beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju


56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

13-33, Mujin-daero 212beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Accommodation Name Address Contact

Accommodation_Guesthouse for Foreign Tourists

Gwangju Panda Guesthouse

Royce

Owl's household

Songil Workshop

Jinny Island

Artist House

GuestHouse Loco

Balsan House

Wimz Home

Pedro’s House

Hope Guest House

102, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

#301, 210, Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju


362-1, Gyeongyang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

1604-ho, 14, Chungjang-ro 58beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

2F, 232-10, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

2F, 7-17, Gwangcheon 2-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

4-2, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 118beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

27-6, Sangmu-daero 1014beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

42, World cup 4gang-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

101-dong 601-ho, 19, Baekseok-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju


Accommodation_Youth Hostel

Oasita 20, Dongmyeong-ro 20beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju


+82-62-226-0011

+82-62-236-5881

+82-62-234-8000

+82-62-717-7000

+82-62-382-7700

+82-62-383-7575

+82-62-380-0000

+82-62-382-6000

+82-62-610-7000

+82-62-261-7777

+82-62-944-8598

+82-62-962-2000

+82-10-2632-7323

+82-10-7121-8837

+82-10-6425-8465

+82-62-264-8745

+82-10-7606-5447

+82-62-224-7700

+82-10-7298-7662

+82-10-6627-6000

+82-10-9240-1052

+82-10-9592-9993

+82-10-9626-9305

+82-10-4145-9965

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Sinsiwa

Sinsiwa (2nd branch)

Yeoro

Ogaheon

Hanok Living

Seochang Hanok Culture Center

Dasomchae

Ancheong_gaga

81-3, Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

22-30, Dongmyeong-ro 67beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

16-17, Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

24, Guseong-ro 194beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

17, Baekseo-ro 137beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

420, Nuljae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju


31-14, Gyean-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju


Accommodation_Hanok Experience

+82-62-233-2755

+82-62-233-2755

+82-62-227-8815

+82-62-227-5557

+82-62-222-2938

+82-62-373-1365

+82-70-8831-7700

+82-10-7253-0708

Arine Guest House

THM

Blue garden

Horanggasinamu Hill Guesthouse

Green Guest House

Dal_2_House

Gwangju Songjeong Station Guest House

Dasomchae

Sanwol Guest House

Joa Guest House

Jinny House

PPPlain


27-5, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

2F, 39-5, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju,

20, Jejung-ro 47beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

15, Gyeongyang-ro 63beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

16, Bungmun-daero 42beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

2F, 6, Songjeong-ro 65beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju


301-ho, 143-5, Wolbongbanwol-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

52, Sindosan-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

53-3, Pyeongdong-ro 1115beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

2F, 12, Songjeong-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

+82-10-3635-9523

+82-10-2947-8800

+82-10-8601-9886

+82-62-654-0976

+82-10-6630-3835

+82-10-6626-1941

+82-507-1359-5118

+82-70-8831-7700

+82-10-3608-7467

+82-10-2388-4651

+82-10-8082-3533

+82-10-9399-0302

Themed tour by 5 districts

Culture & Art

Asia Culture Center

Chungjang-ro


Bium Museum


Gwangju Folly


Nature & History

May 18 Archives

May 18 Memorial


5·18 Road

April 19th Democratic Revolution

Memorial Hall & April 19th Revolution

History Museum

Jeungsimsa Temple

Rose in Chosun University

Market

Daein Art Market

Food


Yukjeon

Gwangju Park Tented Street Bar

Street

Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street


Festival




Media Art Festival


Night View

Mudeungsan Jat Pass

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19

20

29

32

32

32

32

34

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40

41

42

44

45

49

50

50

51

52

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Tourist D

estination Index

Dong-gu

Seo-gu

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Chosun University College of

Education

View Folly

Culture & Art





Korean Classical Music Regular

Performance

Nature & History

5·18 Road

May 18 Memorial Park

May 18 Freedom Park

Gwangju Student Independence

Movement Memorial Hall

Mugaksa Temple

Market

Yangdong Market

Food

Rice Balls

Duck Soup


Festival

Seochang Field Pampas Grass

Festival

Culture & Art

Yangnim-dong History & Culture

Village

Penguin Village

Gwangju Folly

Gwangju Kimchi Town

Gwangju Ceramic Culture Center

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62

35

35

58

59

05

32

33

33

34

30

33

40

41

45

53

36

37

20

49

22

Nam-gu

23

32

31

43

40

45

49

51

52

52

53

62

14

18

18

20

28

57

57

59

22

05

Media Art Platform

History

5·18 Road

Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian

School)

Market

Namgwangju Market

Food

Rice Balls


Festival



Soundpark Festival

Jeong Yul Seong Music Festival


Night View

Sajik Park Observatory Tower

Culture & Art




Gwangju Folly

Gasa Cultural Area





Pungnyu Dalbit Performance

Nature & History

5·18 Road




Cherry blossoms in Uchi park

Lilyturf Forest Trail

Autumn Leaves in Mudeungsan

Mountain

Cheomdan Yellow Poplar Road

Uchi Park

Market

Malbawoo Market

Festival

Gwangju Biennale


Gwangju Art Picnic

Culture & Art

Sochon Art Factory

Nature & History

5·18 Road

Wolbong Seowon (Confucian

School)

Rape blossoms in Hwangryong

Waterfront Park

Market


Food


Buk-gu

Gwangsan-gu

75

32

33

26

29

63

63

63

63

23

43

48

48

51

19

32

31

63

61

40

Themed tour by 5 d

istricts

Tourist D

estination Index

Theme tour by major region

76

Culture & Art



Pungnyu Dalbit Performance

Nature & History

5·18 Road


Gasa Cultural Area


Jeungsimsa Temple

Autumn Leaves in Mudeungsan

Mountain

Food



Culture & Art

Asia Culture Center

Chungjang-ro


Bium Museum

Gwangju Folly

Media Art Platform

History

May 18 Archives

May 18 Memorial

19

29

05

32

26

28

29

30

63

40

45

14

16

16

18

20

23

32

32


5·18 Road

April 19th Democratic Revolution

Memorial Hall & April 19th

Revolution History Museum

Market

Daein Art Market

Food

Gwangju Park Tented Street Bar

Street

Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street

Festival





Night View

Mudeungsan Jat Pass

Chosun University College of

Education

View Folly

Culture & Art

Yangnim-dong History & Culture

Village

Penguin Village

Market

Namgwangju Market

Food

32

32

34

60

42

44

49

50

50

52

62

62

62

36

37

43

Mudeungsan Region

Yangnim-dong Region

Chungjang-ro Region

Theme tour b

y major region

77


History

5·18 Road

Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian

School)

Festival


Soundpark Festival

Night View

Sajik Park Observatory Tower

Culture & Art


Korean Classical Music Regular

Performance

Nature & History

5·18 Road

May 18 Memorial Park

May 18 Freedom Park

Mugaksa Temple

Food

Rice Balls


Culture & Art

Sochon Art Factory

45

32

31

51

52

62

58

05

32

33

33

30

40

45

19

Gwangju National Science

Museum

Nature & History

5·18 Road

Wolbong Seowon (Confucian

School)

Rape blossoms in Hwangryong

Waterfront Park

Cheomdan Yellow Poplar Road

Market


Food


Culture & Art & History




Gwangju Biennale


History

5·18 Road

Festival

Gwangju Art Picnic

57

32

31

63

63

61

40

18

18

18

48

48

32

51

Sangmu District Region

Hanam & Cheomdan Region

Jungoe Park Culture and Arts Belt Region

Gwangju City Tourism Promotion Division

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November, 2020

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Referenced information. The information provided in this guidebook is based on the

information as of November 2020. Please check in advance of any necessary matters since

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