Introduction
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| Gwangju is the birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea. The history of civil resistance is well portrayed and preserved at the Square of Democracy, established in commemoration of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, and the National Cemetery. Today, Gwangju hosts the annual World Kimchi Culture Festival and Biennales. Other top tourist sites include the Mudeungsan Provincial Park and Chungjangno, known as “the street of youth.” |
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Recommended Destinations
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List of all tourist destinations by popularity |
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| Theme | Destination | Region | ||
| Rivers & Lakes | Gwangjuho Lake (광주호) | Buk-gu Gwangju | ||
| Walking | 5·18 Memorial Park (5·18 기념공원) | Seo-gu Gwangju | ||
| Walking | Sajik Park (Gwangju) (사직공원 - 광주) | Nam-gu Gwangju | ||
| Amusement Parks | Kumho Familyland (금호 패밀리랜드) | Buk-gu Gwangju | ||
| Rivers & Lakes | Pungam Reservoir (풍암저수지) | Seo-gu Gwangju | ||
| Ecological Tourist Sites | Jeonpyeongje Reservoir (전평제) | Seo-gu Gwangju | ||
| Beaches | Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대) | Dong-gu Gwangju | ||
| Demilitarized Zone (PLZ) | May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장) | Dong-gu Gwangju | ||
| Airport | Gwangju Airport (광주공항) | Gwangsan-gu Gwangju | ||
| Train Station | Gwangju Songjeong Station | Gwangsan-gu Gwangju | ||