About Gwangju
Gwangju is one of South Korea's major cities, home to around 1,401,235 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Gwangju
1
Asia Culture Center
2
Art Street
3
Jeungsimsa Temple
4
Mt. Mudeungsan pillar-shaped joint cliff
5
Gwangju Confucian School
6
May 18 Archives
7
The Traditional Culture Center
8
Daein Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Gwangju
Jeungsimsa Temple
Daein Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Asia Culture Center
- Visit Art Street
- Visit Jeungsimsa Temple
- Eat at Songjeong Tteokgal-bi
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mt. Mudeungsan pillar-shaped joint cliff
- Visit Gwangju Confucian School
- Visit May 18 Archives
- Eat at Ori-tang
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit The Traditional Culture Center
- Visit Daein Market
- Visit Geumnam-ro and Chungjang-ro Streets
- Eat at Sangchu-Twigim
Where to eat
Songjeong Tteokgal-bi
Ori-tang
Sangchu-Twigim
Yuk-jeon
Hwangsolchon
Gwagn-ga
Nolboo Bossam
Wang Bbyeo Sarang
Where to stay
- Welbing Geongang Laendeu
- Hwanggeum-Seupabaelli
- Starbax Sauna
- Oasita Hostel
- Windmill Motel
Nightlife
- Speakeasy
- LOFT28
- Coboc & Reboot
- Kkotpineun-Chunsamwol
- Amble
- GetSome
Museums & culture
- Jeungsimsa Temple
In pictures
Gwangju gallery
Keep exploring
