Find the Old amidst the New in Sejong City
This article will take you from one treasure to another in a city that is still being created. Visit the Forest of Wisdom, the Confucian Academy, a hibiscus theme park,…
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๐ง๐ช Aline Verduyn
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Belgian third-culture kid living in my favorite country, South Korea. Currently mastering in Korean, excited to explore and share Korea's beauty with you. Greetings from Gwangju!
Touch the Sky and ride the Mudeungsan Monorail
Mudeungsan is the one mountain in Gwangju that has countless hiking trails, and to my surprise you can even visit a peak without the tiring hike! With a ski-lift and…
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Hiking up MudeungSan – the Rabbit’s Back Trail
If you love hiking, then Mudeungsan (๋ฌด๋ฑ์ฐ) is a must-climb when visiting Gwangju. It hosts countless trails, is beautiful in autumn, and has great views of the city all year…
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Gwangju’s Performance Maru
If you are ever in Gwangju between Tuesday and Saturday, and enjoy a bit of cultural entertainment, look no further! Gwangju offers a wide variety of traditional Korean music performances,…
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Rent a Bike – Cycle along the Gwangju Stream
One of the best things of Korea is that all activities are possible, and the ones most exciting for tourists are usually very budget-friendly too! Even Renting a bike is…
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A day in Mokpo – Walk on Water and Watch the Sunset
A day in Mokpo is well-spent, as there is so much to see and do, for whatever your interests may be. This article shows you where you can walk on water…
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A day of History in Naju
This itinerary starts at downtown Naju (where the intercity bus terminal and train station are located) where you can see the Geunseongwon, Naju Confucian school, enjoy Bear Soup for lunch,…
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Travel back to the Goguryeo at the Naju Image Theme Park
Among the sights to see in the quaint city of Naju (south Jeolla province) is the Naju Image Theme Park โ a replica of the Goguryeo dynasty sites used for…
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Gochang Fortress – Filming site for historical dramas – and surroundings
A day in Gochang is a day well spent.ย About 40 minutes from Gwangju on the intercity bus, Gochang-gun is a quiet town that seems humble when you arrive, but…
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Soar over Mokpo on the Mokpo Marine Cable Car
This article guides you through taking the Mokpo Marine Cable Car
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Recharge and get your Nature Fix at the Gwangju Lake Waterside Eco Park
Feel the need to escape the busy roads with buses passing along noisily, and the shopping streets with music blaring from every window?ย Although Korea is a very dynamic country,…
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