The 10 Best Free Things to do in Gwangju, South Korea

September 7, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋ.dʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005.
Restaurants in Gwangju

1. Mudeungsan National Park

Jisan-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju South Korea +82 62-227-1187 http://mudeung.knps.or.kr/front/portal/visit/visitCourseMain.do?parkId=122000&menuNo=7020090
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Mudeungsan National Park

Reviewed By sook286 - Hong Kong, China

Drove up Mudeungsan National Park for an early morning hike. The gradual slope makes it an easy climb for all. At the base of the mountain is Jeungsimsa Temple, a car park and terminus for bus No. 9 from Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square Terminal). Check-in at the ranger station for maps (English and Chinese available) and recommendations of walking trails. Certainly not as crowded as the more popular Naejangsan yet a great hike to enjoy the autumn foliage at a leisurely pace. The maple tunnels are at its full glory when the trees turn a hue of red, deep yellow and orange for a breathtaking canopy of colourful autumn beauty. The carpet of fallen leaves is also a magical and romantic sight to behold. Very refreshing and crisp air, good trails and friendly local hikers. Best in late October and early November.

2. May 18th National Cemetery

200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61045 South Korea +82 62-266-5187 http://518.mpva.go.kr
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

May 18th National Cemetery

Reviewed By doctorryanm - Gwangju, South Korea

Take the 5.18 bus here. It is a very moving experience. It is very English friendly as there are tour guides all around. The 5.18 cemetery includes a 40 minute video presentation. It should take you about 2 hours there to see everything.

3. Pungam Reservoir

Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju South Korea
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Pungam Reservoir

4. 5.18 Memorial Park

61, Sangmuminju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju 61965 South Korea
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

5.18 Memorial Park

5. Asia Culture Center

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61485 South Korea +82 1899-5566 http://www.acc.go.kr/en
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Asia Culture Center

Opened in 2015, the Asia Culture Center is a world-class cultural complex specializing in cultural exchange, collection and study of cultural materials, content creation and production, exhibitions, performances, archiving, and distribution, all focusing on Asian cultures.

Reviewed By henryv693 - Seoul, South Korea

This facility embraces many of the ideas of what a museum, gallery and cultural center should be like in the future. It contains libraries, archives, teaching rooms, creative areas for children and hosts many ongoing events an exhibits. Research ahead of time because there is too much to take in during one visit. In late August I saw the World Music Festival with numerous acts in several outdoor listening areas. Architecturally very fascinating. Easy to get to via Metro subway, just get off at stop 104.

6. Yangdong Market

243, Gyeongyeol-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju South Korea +82 62-366-0884 http://yangdongmarket.modoo.at/
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Yangdong Market

7. Kimdaejoong Convention Center

1159-2, Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju South Korea +82 62-611-2000 http://www.kdjcenter.or.kr/
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

8. Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple

177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61493 South Korea +82 62-226-0108 http://www.jeungsimsa.org/
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple

9. 1913 Songjeong Station Market

Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju South Korea +82 62-942-1914 [email protected] http://1913songjungmarket.modoo.at/
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4.0 based on 62 reviews

1913 Songjeong Station Market

10. Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village

7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju 61662 South Korea +82 62-676-4486 [email protected] http://visityangnim.kr/
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3.5 based on 22 reviews

Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village

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