Gwangju — Sights

Beef pancakes sizzling a block from the democracy square

Asia Culture Center — A huge culture complex built under the old provincial hall site
Former Jeonnam Provincial Office — The last stand of May 1980, restored
May 18 Democracy Square — The fountain square where citizens gathered
May 18th National Cemetery — Hillside graves of the May 18 victims
May 18 Freedom Park — Preserved cells and court of the old Sangmudae
Mudeungsan National Park — Basalt columns on a mountain beside the city
Jeungsimsa Temple — A temple where the Mudeungsan trails begin
Uijae Art Museum — Southern-school ink paintings beside a tea field
Yangnim-dong Penguin Village — An alley full of penguins made from scrap
Yangnim-dong Historic Village — A hill village of missionary houses and hanok
Hanheewon Museum on Holly Hill — A small gallery at the top of Yangnim's hill
Chungjang-ro — Gwangju's main drag for eating and wandering
Daein Art Market — Artist studios tucked inside a traditional market
1913 Songjeong Station Market — A market lane right outside the KTX station
Gwangjuho Lake Ecological Park — Lakeside boardwalks that turn red in autumn
Siyeongjeong & Soswaewon Garden Area — Bamboo, pavilions and a stream garden in Damyang
Gwangju Museum of Art — Contemporary art in Jungoe Park, free entry
Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall — Home of the Gwangju Biennale
Gwangju National Museum — Shinan seabed relics and Honam archaeology
Sangmu Citizens' Park — A lakeside night walk past lit sculptures