Gwangju Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Peaceful and beautiful view

Getting There - By car Attractions - Beautiful view Hotels - little far Food & Restaurants - there’s only have 1 coffee shop Shopping - very far

Gwangju View

Top of mudeungsan mountain 🏔 the view of Gwangju city , not really far from the Gwangju city it’s take 10 or 15 minute from the city to the mountain it’s really good experience

Gwangju Monorail

This place is near by in the City in Gwangju just take taxi like 10 or 15 mins from downtown very close in Gwangju mudong hotel park, when you arrived the top ride the cable car 🚠 you can see all around Gwangju city it’s look pretty good :)

Beautiful view

The place look like New Zealand if you really want to go here you should to wear sport shoes because it’s take 1 hour and half to walk around up to the hills and down and very hot 🥵

The last leaves left

Almost over the Autumn is over it’s all falling all leaves and this is goodbye Autumn in Korea beautiful colors and it’s good to took pictures before disappeared

Autumn 🍂

Beautiful leaves colorful at the Gwangju Pochung-ro park I couldn’t go inside with my dog is not allowed and also they close at 5pm

autumn 🍂

In park Gwangju it’s good for picnic and easy and near but you can’t bring your dog inside and they close until 5pm

Beautiful sunset

The beautiful sunset in Pochungsa it’s part in Gwangju city but this is a country side , you can just walk from the park in pochungsa and there’s a small road by the lake

Picnic area

At the picnic area in Gwangju at the park it’s a big place and dogs allowed and they have play ground inside and outside this area

The Big festival

Namgu Gwangju Joseph Dong The big festival in Hajiseok and Sajiseok Story

Getting There - Just near by my place Attractions - sunset Hotels - far Food & Restaurants - many around Shopping - 15 minutes drive

Getting There - Just ride 61 ,70 bus Attractions - colorful leaves Hotels - no Food & Restaurants - yes around Shopping - no

Delicious coffee

Nice place and delicious coffee shop in Gwangju downtown it’s name Flukes coffee shop front in NC waves

Delicious 🤤

This restaurant location in Gwangju downtown, it’s really good service they also gave you a free drinks and the salads was really good 👍🏽, I really love this restaurant

Sulbing

The famous brand dessert in Korea sulbing very delicious and so good yummy 🤤 if you can tease first and you want more and more

Delicious Dunkin

49-1 Gwangcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Address - 49-1 Gwangcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Ambiance/Facilities - Dunkin Usquare is situated in the bus terminal and provides rest and relaxation before a ling bus journey. The store is well lit and vibrantly decorated. Convenient facilities and comfortable seating makes it a good place to relax. Highlights - The spicy chicken ciabatta and chili hotdog provided a quick delicious snack before the journey. The guava ade was unique and very flavorful. Add some munchkins and you are in for a treat. Avg. Price per Person - 1200krw to 10000krw Rating - 9/10

Usquare Gwangju

49-1 Gwangcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Getting There - Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal is not only the travel hub of Gwangju. But in my opinion, the travel hun for all of Jeollanam-do. Attractions - Being one of the largest bus terminals in the country. Usquare is an attraction with itself. It boasts high-end stores, a culture complex and a large book store. Hotels - Holiday Inn Gwangju provides rest and relaxation on your travels. Usquare Gwangju is a must visit if around Gwangju. Food & Restaurants - Ashley Queens is a delicious buffet which i highly recommend. The is also an entire food court with a someting for everyone.

Traditional Korean Short Rib

Address- 49-1 Gwangcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. Ambiance/Facilities - Damyang Charcoal Bulgalbi is beatifully decorated, traditional Korean barbecue with a good vibe. It is spacious and very comfortable. Highlights - The meat was marinated to perfection and cooked on point. All the side dishes were fresh and flavorful. Avg. Price per Person - 10000- Rating - A perfect 10