Things to do in Gwangju
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What to do in Gwangju
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Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Saejang, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Kimdaejoong Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mudeungsan Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Yangdong Market
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
National Asian Cultural Complex
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gwangju Art and Culture Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Areas of Gwangju
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
Buk-gu
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju Art and Culture Center.
Gwangsan-gu
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.
Dong-Gu
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Dong-Gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Chosun University Museum of Art or National Asian Cultural Complex.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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