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If you're chasing exciting things to do in Gwangju, prepare to be busy. This dynamic city knows how to have fun. Whatever you're into, you'll be amazed by the broad range of attractions to dive into here. Read on to learn about a few of our favorites.

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Recommended things to do in Gwangju

Number of things to do	3
Things to do from	$140
Cheapest thing to do	Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Top 5 things to do	Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private) Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private) Full-Day Traditional Healing Tour in Naju Korea, KTourTOP10
Under $25
With kids	Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private) Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

What to do in Gwangju

Free Things to Do in Gwangju

A break in Gwangju need not break the bank. You can leave your wallet behind if you go to:

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery - Come to grips with some of the unique history of the region through this attraction.

Yangdong Market - Widely recognized among the locals, this site is worth a look.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park - Work on your green thumb and be wowed by the beautiful and diverse plants on show.

Things to Do in Gwangju with Kids

Gwangju has plenty of nearby fun experiences for you and the kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep everyone happy for hours.

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What can you do in Gwangju for free?

Your escape to Gwangju needn’t blow the budget with free attractions like these to explore:

Geumnam-ro Street
Gwangju Art Street
Yangdong Market
Mudeungsan Mountain

Discover the most popular places to visit in Gwangju

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

4/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Saejang, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mudeungsan Mountain

5/5(1 review)

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 search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

National Asian Cultural Complex

5/5(1 review)

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.

Yangdong Market

4.5/5(4 reviews)

During your trip to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Kumho Family Land

Bring the kids to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Gwangju

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market 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.

Nice clean facility with lots of lovey kitties.

Gwangsan-gu

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

national asia culture center in Gwangju.
may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

good place for simple korean foods
called "ddokbokki",is left
"Tewgim"is right
and "Eomook

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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