Gwangju Metropolitan City

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Gwangju Metropolitan City

This ancient city built in 57BC was one the important part of Baekje Kingdom. The nickname of Gwangju is City of Light, based on the real meaning of "Gwang". Gwangju gwangyoksi * located in Honam region is an independent *metropolitan city. It witnessed the dark era during Japanese occupancy in 1929, and democratic movement in 1980, Gwangju Uprising, which later became the story ideas for many Korean movie, dramas and even KPop song. Nowadays, Gwangju Metropolitan City is a safe happy place to visit, holds many important events, such as FIFA World Cup, Arts Festivals, and a mecca for diverse Korean cuisines, categorized under thematic food streets.

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

Must Visit Places

Mudeungsan National Park

Jeungsimsa Temple

Jusangjeolli Cliff

Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain

Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju National Museum holds historic artifact from Silla Kingdom era

Asia Culture Center

The Asia Culture Center in downtown Gwangju, designed to celebrate and explore Gwangju's artistic and democratic culture and history, as well as provide space to host exhibits, experiences, and events from international artists

National Gwangju Science Museum

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Gwangju Family Land

Gwangju Family Land, a theme park

Penguin Village

Penguin Village, Yangnim-dong

5.18 Democratic Square

5.18 Democratic Plaza

5.18 Cultural Center

5.18 Memorial Park and Freedom Park

Uchi Park

Gwangju Art Street

Gwangju Art Street, Chungjang-ro street

Dongmyeongdong Cafe Street

Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street

Maengmundong-gil

Maengmundong Forest Road

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