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Gwangju

Welcome to Gwangju, South Korea—a vibrant blend of culture, history, and delicious street food! Stroll through the lively Art Street, soak in the poignant May 18th Memorial Park, and indulge in mouthwatering Korean barbecue. With its bustling night markets and friendly locals, Gwangju is a delightful gem that's sure to capture your heart!

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Landmark4.2/5

광주 양동시장

Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, 광주 양동시장 offers a delightful array of local delicacies, handcrafted goods, and cultural experiences, making it an unmissable destination for those looking to immerse themselves in Gwangju's rich heritage.

Shop4.3/5

Gwangju Biennale

The Gwangju Biennale showcases cutting-edge contemporary art from around the globe, transforming the city into a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates innovation and social discourse, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts.

Landmark4.3/5

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is an architectural marvel known for its stunning design and vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for sports fans and cultural enthusiasts alike in South Korea.

Landmark4.4/5

Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall

Gwangju City Hall, a striking blend of modern architecture and cultural significance, serves as a vibrant hub for civic engagement and historical remembrance, making it a must-visit landmark in the heart of Gwangju.

Culture4.4/5

Gwangju National Museum

Home to an impressive collection of Korean artifacts, the Gwangju National Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the region's rich history and culture, making it a must-visit for art and history enthusiasts alike.

Landmark4.4/5

Daehan Dawon Green Tea Tourist Farm

Nestled in Boseong, Daehan Dawon Green Tea Tourist Farm is iconic for its breathtaking terraced fields and rich tea heritage, offering visitors enchanting landscapes and a deep dive into Korea's revered green tea culture.

Culture4.3/5

광주역사민속박물관

Landmark3.9/5

Daein Market

Culture4/5

Uijae Museum of Korean Art

The Uijae Museum of Korean Art showcases breathtaking works by renowned artist Uijae and features a stunning blend of traditional and contemporary art, making it a cultural gem for visitors in Kwangju.

Landmark4/5

Gwangju Art Street

Outdoor4.4/5

5·18 Memorial Park

Transport4.6/5

Gwangju Bus Terminal

Renowned for its modern architecture and vibrant atmosphere, Gwangju Bus Terminal serves as a bustling hub where travelers can explore the city's rich culture, delicious street food, and historical sites nearby.

Transport4.3/5

Gwangju Songjeong Station

Shop3.8/5

Gwangju Outlet

Outdoor5/5

Hwa-san

Landmark4.2/5

양림동 역사문화마을

Outdoor4.1/5

소쇄원

Landmark4.6/5

Chonnam National University - Gwangju Campus

Chonnam National University - Gwangju Campus is renowned for its stunning modern architecture and vibrant cultural scene, making it a captivating destination for visitors eager to experience South Korea's educational and artistic spirit.

Eat$$$3.8/5

Songjeong Tteokgalbi

Stays

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Gwangju Madrid Hotel

Featuring a business centre, Gwangju Madrid Hotel is just a 3-minute walk away from Gwangju Songjeong KTX Station served by Line 1. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. Every room is equipped with a seating area, flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle. En suite bathroom includes a toilet with an electronic bidet, slippers, hairdryer, free toiletries and a bathrobe. Selected rooms come with a spa bath. At Gwangju Madrid Hotel, the 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage, valet parking and currency exchange services. Also, laundry and dry cleaning services are provided at a surcharge. There is free private parking at the property. Breakfast buffet is offered at the on-site restaurant. Kimdaejung Convention Centre is within a 15-minute drive away, while Gwangju Airport is only a 6-minute drive from Gwangju Madrid Hotel.

Stay$$$$4.05/5

Breev Gwangju by Lotte Hotel

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS is conveniently located near a wide variety of restaurants, large supermarkets, and other essential amenities, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable stay. With plenty of attractions nearby, the hotel offers excellent accessibility and convenience. 1 km away from Gwangju City Hall, BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS features 2 dining options, a fitness centre with views of the city. BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS’s rooms feature a modern decor and are equipped with both air-conditioning and heating facilities. BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS is a 20-minute drive from Gwangju Airport and 15-minute drive from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Stay3.95/5

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Brown Dot Hotel Sinan in Gwangju offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy mountain or city views, tiled floors, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. <h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2> The hotel features a garden, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional facilities include a lift, indoor play area, coffee shop, laundry service, family rooms, full-day security, meeting rooms, and mini golf. <h2>Delicious Breakfast</h2> A buffet breakfast is served daily, offering warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the morning meal. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 11 km from Gwangju Airport, the hotel provides free on-site private parking. Nearby attractions include Gwangju National Museum and Gwangju Metropolitan Museum.

Stay4.6/5

에이치에비뉴 H Avenue

H Avenue in Kwangju offers a unique blend of modern comfort and local charm, making it an ideal spot for travelers seeking a vibrant atmosphere, stylish accommodations, and easy access to the city's attractions.

Stay4.4/5

YAJA Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Kwangju, YAJA Hotel offers a unique blend of modern comfort and local charm, making it a perfect retreat for travelers seeking an authentic South Korean experience.

Stay4.1/5

Holiday Inn Gwangju, Korea

Nestled in the heart of Gwangju, Holiday Inn Gwangju offers modern comforts, stunning city views, and easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers.

Stay

Gwangju Chungjangro S Hotel

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Gwangju, Gwangju Chungjangro S Hotel offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and cultural immersion, making it an ideal base for exploring the city's rich history and dynamic arts scene.

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5/5

Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)

This tour starts from Gwangju Metropolitan City. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at cost. Please email us for more information.) If you want a peaceful escape from the busy city and a taste of Korea’s traditional lifestyle, Damyang is the perfect destination. Known for its vast bamboo forests and relaxed “Slow City” atmosphere, the region offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and cuisine. Surrounded by tranquil bamboo groves, you can slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy Damyang’s signature dishes such as grilled pork patties and bamboo-cooked rice, served with seasonal side dishes. (Damyang also offers a special vegan meal option.) You’ll also have the chance to taste han-gwa, a local specialty of Damyang that is still made in the traditional way. If you join only the Damyang tour, it takes about 7 hours. If you'd like more nature, you can choose an optional hike at Gangcheonsan mountain, which adds about 2.5 hours to the tour.

$160.00

5/5

120 h

5 day western Korea tour(Jeonju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gongju & etc)

If you want to explore the western part of South Korea, known for its traditional gastronomy, beautiful nature, and more, this 5 day tour is the perfect opportunity. Just book a tour and you won't have to worry about where to visit, how to get there, or what to eat - our licensed professional guide will take you on an amazing journey. You'll visit Jeonju, famous for its traditional hanok villages and rich in traditional Korean cultural and historical resources; Yeosu, a marine tourism resort city; Suncheon, home to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, the Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, and Boseong Tea Plantation Farm. You'll also enjoy two traditional Korean gardens, Soseokwon and Juknokwon in Damyang. On your way back to Seoul, you'll stop by the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Gongsanseong Fortress and Magoksa Temple. Of course, you'll enjoy the best local food at popular restaurants along the way. - 13 meals included - 4 nights accommodation included

$2,999.00

336 h

14 Days Wonderful Korea Tour(Inc. meals & accommodation)

Explore the wonder of Korea through our private Wonderful Korea Tour visiting the most popular attractions for 14 days. Enjoy five thousands years’ history of Korea, breathtaking scenery, cultural heritage, customs, tradition and etc.. Starting tour at historic sites at Seoul, visit DMZ, Namsan N Tower, beautiful Nami Island, and travel to east for a tour at beautiful Mt. Seoraksan, and go to south for to visit Andong, the home of Confucian culture, and Hahoe Village, Gyeongju, a capital of Silla kingdom for 1,000 years, and Busan. After Busan, we travel Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve with National Garden and Yeosu, a city of beautiful marine tourism with cable car connects the distance of 1.5 km over the beautiful sea. Travel north through the vast green tea plantations of Boesong to Jeonju, Gongju and Magoksa temple, one of six Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea of UNESCO Heritage. Of course, the most famous local dishes from each region will take you on a journey of taste.

$7,999.00

5/5

Korean Green Tea Tour - from Boseong to Gangjin (Private)

This tour starts from Gwangju Metropolitan City. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at actual cost. Please email us for more information.) For tea and nature lovers, this tour will be very enjoyable. Focused on a simple yet meaningful concept, it takes you to three historic tea fields where you can taste all three types of Korean green tea—leaf tea, powdered tea, and rice cake tea. This tour takes place in Boseong and Gangjin, two of Korea’s most important tea regions, both with over a thousand years of tea history. Discover Korea’s tea heritage and enjoy the flavors and stories of its finest teas! Highlights • three major green tea fields in Boseong and Gangjin. • Korean tea ceremony class in Boseong. • Hermitage garden in Gangjin, where tea culture was revived. • tea tasting with a 200-year-old tradition in Gangjin.

$200.00

5/5

Boseong Green Tea Fields, Lake Trails & Vinegar Delights(Private)

This tour starts from Gwangju Metropolitan City. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at actual cost. Please email us for more information.) Boseong, known as the capital of green tea in Korea, is famous for its rolling green tea hills and breathtaking scenery. Beyond its iconic tea fields, Boseong has more to explore. Stroll through green tea fields and take part in a traditional tea ceremony. After lunch, enjoy green tea ice cream made from the finest local tea leaves on a tea farm terrace with panoramic views. Then, step off the beaten path to the Haepyeong Lake Trail, where calm waters, fresh forest air, and a quiet natural setting create the perfect atmosphere for a mindful walk. Conclude your journey at Choru Vinegar Park, in the heart of unspoiled nature, tasting a vinegar-based drink made from premium black vinegar, paired with handcrafted local delicacies. This carefully curated journey promises a memorable day in Boseong!

$200.00

5/5

7 h

Gwangju May 18th Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)

Welcome to Gwangju — a city that rose up in 1980 and became a symbol of Korea’s struggle for democracy: the May 18 Democratic Uprising. As a local guide born and raised in this very city, I am honored to share this powerful chapter of our past with you. May 18 was a courageous stand by the people of Gwangju who fought against military dictatorship and demanded democracy. Despite facing overwhelming force, the citizens of Gwangju rose up, and their sacrifice became a turning point in South Korea’s path toward democracy. Join me on this tour to gain a deeper understanding of the May Spirit — the spirit of resistance, sacrifice, sharing, and solidarity that united citizens during those ten historic days — and together, let’s reflect on the sacrifices that continue to shape Gwangju and the nation today. The May 18 Democratic Uprising was listed as a UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at cost.)

$110.00

5/5

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

* This tour takes place in Gwangju, the metropolitan city in South Korea. Welcome to Gwangju, the city of light! Famed as Korea’s most delicious city with its generous cuisine, Gwangju is also the proud hometown of Han Kang, who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Shaped by the energy of Mt. Mudeungsan and the courage of its citizens, Korea’s fifth-largest city is peaceful yet vibrant—offering an authentic glimpse of daily life far from the bustle of Seoul and Busan. On this tour, explore the cityscape, discover art spaces, and taste local specialties while hearing stories of Gwangju. Finish at a local supermarket, where your guide helps you choose authentic Korean ingredients, snacks, tea, and cosmetics. If you prefer not to shop at a local supermarket, you can choose to visit a traditional market instead. Come as a guest, leave as part of the Gwangju family! (For a deeper understanding of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, join the “Gwangju May 18 Tour.”)

$135.00

5/5

9 h

Private Day Tour to Jeonju, Yeosu or Suncheon from Gwangju

Enjoy a fully private and customizable day tour from Gwangju with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Choose your preferred destination and create your own itinerary. Jeonju & Damyang highlights: Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, Metasequoia Road, and more. Most travelers can comfortably visit 3 to 4 sites, including meal stops. Yeosu & Suncheon highlights: Suncheonman Wetland, Naganeupseong Folk Village, Seonamsa Temple, Yeosu Maritime Cable Car, Odongdo Island, Yi Sun-sin Square, and more. Due to travel distances, most visitors can enjoy 3 to 4 attractions during a full-day tour. Private transportation and guide services are included. Guests only need to cover admission fees and meals. We can also recommend authentic local restaurants to experience regional Korean cuisine.

$490.00

5/5

Boseong Tea Plantation & Suncheon National Garden[Train+Bus]

It is a one-day tour of Boseong Green Tea Plantation, Suncheon Bay National Garden, and Suncheon Bay Wetland, which are representative tourist attractions in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Not only will you enjoy the wonderful scenery, but you will also have the opportunity to taste the distinctive foods of Boseong and Suncheon. It will not be a time-driven tour, but a tour that you can enjoy your own time and relax yourself

$450.00

5/5

Gurye, Temples of Mt. Jirisan(Hwaeomsa, Saseongam)& Seomjin River

This tour begins in Gwangju Metropolitan City and takes you to Gokseong and Gurye in South Jeolla Province. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at cost.) Embark on a scenic journey through the majestic surroundings of Mt. Jirisan and the Seomjin River in Gurye and Gokseong. This tour immerses you in Korea’s rich cultural and natural heritage, offering a chance to explore holy temples and experience the peaceful rhythms of mountain life—without the need for an overnight temple stay. And don’t miss one of the best ways to enjoy the Seomjin River: a nostalgic ride on the iconic steam train, included as part of this tour. If you’d like to hike Nogodan Peak in Jirisan after the tour, we recommend spending a night in Gurye. You can enjoy the hike on your own the following day, and we’re happy to offer complimentary support with hotel bookings, Nogodan hiking reservations, and transportation arrangements for your next destination.

$210.00

4.7/5

120 h

5-Day Korea Golden route by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul Including Busan, Yeosu

See the standout sights of South Korea on an action-packed 5-day tour! With a guide, travel counterclockwise around the country from Seoul, stopping at must-see cities like Yeosu and Busan to visit monuments, plantations, markets, preserved folk villages and more. Hear tales of bygone dynasties at historical sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress, discover the countryside at Mt Seorak National Park and learn about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Four-star hotel accommodation is included.

$999.00

4.4/5

72 h

3-Day Korea Western course by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul to Busan

On this 3-day tour, you will explore some of the major cities in western Korea to see much of the country's culture and tradition. Departing from Seoul, you will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gongju and other notable attractions such as the Hanok Village in Jeonju, a green tea plantation in Boseong, and Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju. Your tour ends in Busan, the second largest city in Korea.

$749.00

Highlights of Jeollanam-do; Naganeupseong, Green tea field & BBQ

This tour starts from Gwangju Metropolitan City. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at cost. Please email us for more information.) If you only have one day to explore Jeollanam-do, the warm-hearted province in Korea’s southwest, this tour is made for you! Discover two of its most beloved yet lesser-known destinations and experience traditional Korea like never before. • Step back in time at Nagan Eupseong, a living Joseon-era walled village. • Wander through the magnificent Boseong Tea Fields, with rolling hills covered in bright green tea trees. • Relax and feast with a pork barbecue by the seaside, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze with green tea. For vegetarian guests, we’ll prepare and cook Korean-style vegetable pancakes together by the sea. In winter, when oysters are in season, you can choose grilled oysters at a seaside restaurant instead of the barbecue by the sea.

$210.00

Goheung Udo Island & Suncheon Nagan Folk Village (Private)

This tour begins in Gwangju Metropolitan City. (We provide a KTX and bus ticket booking service for those who book this tour at cost. Please email us for more information.) Experience a day of walking, exploring, and discovering living traditions on this special tour to Naganeupseong Folk Village and Goheung Udo Island. Set out on a journey through time to Naganeupseong, a 600-year-old fortress village from the Joseon Dynasty. Wander its timeworn streets, explore traditional homes, and enjoy breathtaking views from the ancient fortress walls. Next, cross the vibrant rainbow-colored footbridge to Udo Island, a peaceful haven where life moves at a slower pace. Experience the island’s unspoiled coastal beauty and traditional fishing village lifestyle. This tour is the perfect way to discover Korea’s authentic rural charm and living traditions firsthand, away from the crowds and typical tourist paths.