Gwangju Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan city in South Korea
About Gwangju
The city has an interesting claim to fame as having the largest and most modern bus terminal (called U-Square) and possibly the largest single pedestrian drinking, dining and clubbing district in the country. This is reflective of the city in general, which holds a much more modern and cleaner appearance than anywhere else in the country, save perhaps Busan. In Korea, Gwangju is famous for its cuisine as is the province of Jeolla. The entire area had been considered the breadbasket of Korea historically. On the practical side, food is generally tastier and easier on the wallet throughout this province. —South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan, as dramatized in5th Republic Gwangju is well known in South Korea for theGwangju Massacre(aka the Gwangju Uprising, the May 18 Democratic Upris
Top Attractions in Gwangju
Explore the best things to see and do in Gwangju:
- ★1913 Songjeoung Station Market
- ★5.18 Memorial Park
- ★Art Street
- ★Asia Culture Center
- ★Baseball
- ★Cheomdan District
- ★Chonnam National University's Back Gate Area
- ★Cinema
Where to Eat in Gwangju
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alain
- 🍴Alps Restaurant
- 🍴Ashley
- 🍴Black Stone
- 🍴Daisy the Bistro
- 🍴First Alleyway
Where to Stay in Gwangju
- 🏨Byulbam Guesthouse
- 🏨F&T Motel
- 🏨Horanggasinamu Hill Guest House
- 🏨Hwanggeum-Seupabaelli
- 🏨IAM Guesthouse
- 🏨Misori Guesthouse
Gwangju Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including: