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Commonly known across the world as Gwangju, though also recognised as Kwangju, this city in South Korea is the sixth largest in the country and is situated in the south. Gwangju is the capital of the South Jeolla Province and makes a good base for exploring the region.
5.18 Memorial Park
There are several monuments to the uprising that took place here in 1980 when hundreds of civilians were killed by the Korean Military. 5.18 Memorial Park is the main one, named as such because the event occurred on May 18th. An exhibition hall describes what happened that fateful day plus there’s a nice pathway leading up hill to a three storey pagods which you can climb and enjoy great views over Gwangju.
Downtown Gwangju
Gwangju’s central downtown area is surprisingly large and full of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs so it really comes alive by night. There are a couple of streets in particular that are the focus for nightlife, Guemnamno and Chungmuro Streets where you can find all sorts happening in an evening. If you’re looking for a really long night on the town though be aware that by midnight it begins to slow down and get quiet here.
Yangdong Market
There are shopping streets and opportunities all over Gwangju but one of the more popular is the Yangdong Market. This is a huge market where many different items are sold including food and clothing and it spreads its way along the river’s edge. At night this area is beautifully lit up and makes shopping here a pleasant experience.
Museums in Gwangju
If you’re interested in culture there are several museums in Gwangju to visit. The city is home to the Gwangju National Museum for example which focuses on the history of the region from prehistoric times onwards. There is also the Gwangju Art Museum and the Gwangju Folk Museum to visit.
Mudeung Mountain
Mudeung Mountain sits to the south east of Gwangju and its profile is a popular sight on tourist literature for the region! You can visit this mountain by way of public bus or take the subway and then follow the signs to it.
Flights to Gwangju
There are only domestic flights to Kwangju Airport (airport code: KWJ), but you can get a flight to Gwangju with Asiana Airlines from Seoul's Gimpo Airport (code: GMP). When arriving from London, you will come to Seoul's Incheon Airport (code: ICN), so you need to get across Seoul when you transfer, or you may find it easier to take a bus direct from Incheon Airport to Kwangju. Flights to Seoul can stop in Munich or Istanbul, when you fly with Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines. Another option is with Virgin Atlantic, for a single connection in Beijing.Gwangju Tourist Attractions
As well as being a well located destination for touring the South Jeolla Province of South Korea, Gwangju has several of its own attractions to experience too.5.18 Memorial Park
There are several monuments to the uprising that took place here in 1980 when hundreds of civilians were killed by the Korean Military. 5.18 Memorial Park is the main one, named as such because the event occurred on May 18th. An exhibition hall describes what happened that fateful day plus there’s a nice pathway leading up hill to a three storey pagods which you can climb and enjoy great views over Gwangju.
Downtown Gwangju
Gwangju’s central downtown area is surprisingly large and full of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs so it really comes alive by night. There are a couple of streets in particular that are the focus for nightlife, Guemnamno and Chungmuro Streets where you can find all sorts happening in an evening. If you’re looking for a really long night on the town though be aware that by midnight it begins to slow down and get quiet here.
Yangdong Market
There are shopping streets and opportunities all over Gwangju but one of the more popular is the Yangdong Market. This is a huge market where many different items are sold including food and clothing and it spreads its way along the river’s edge. At night this area is beautifully lit up and makes shopping here a pleasant experience.
Museums in Gwangju
If you’re interested in culture there are several museums in Gwangju to visit. The city is home to the Gwangju National Museum for example which focuses on the history of the region from prehistoric times onwards. There is also the Gwangju Art Museum and the Gwangju Folk Museum to visit.
Mudeung Mountain
Mudeung Mountain sits to the south east of Gwangju and its profile is a popular sight on tourist literature for the region! You can visit this mountain by way of public bus or take the subway and then follow the signs to it.