
Gwangju Travel Guide: Biennale, Democratic History and Namdo Food
A day in Gwangju can move from the Biennale and democratic history sites to a Namdo meal.
Ask about this regionPlanning a trip to Gwangju
- Known for
- The Biennale, sites of Korea’s democratic history and Namdo cuisine.
- With BT TOUR
- We plan Gwangju within a tailored southwest itinerary, for example together with Jeonnam’s Damyang and Suncheon Bay.
Places to Visit

Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)
60 Bungmun-daero, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Jungoe Park (중외공원)
52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)
Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)
52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Uijae Museum of Korean Art (광주 의재미술관)
155 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

House of Choi Seung-hyo (최승효가옥)
29-4, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥)
21 Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Geumnam-ro Street (금남로)
Geumnan-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

1913 Songjeong Station Market (1913송정역시장)
13 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)
15 Pyeongchon-gil, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5·18 민주묘지)
200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Yangnim-dong Penguin Village Craft Street (양림동 펭귄마을공예거리)
92-8 Baekseo-ro, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City