What to do in Gwangju

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Gwangju

Places to Visit in Gwangju

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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.

Buk-gu
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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
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Dong-Gu

4.5/5(2 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.

Dong-Gu
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Gwangsan-gu

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Gwangsan-gu
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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.

Nam-gu
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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong