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Travel Guide: Things to do in Gwangju City
Gwangju city and its surroundings are surrounded by undulating tea farms, beautiful bamboo woods, a plethora of grape vineyards, and unending rice fields. It’s one of the most gorgeous…
Sage (세이지), a family-run coffee shop in a quiet Gwangju neighborhood
Located in the cozy neighborhood of Ilgok-dong, away from the busy and loud streets of downtown Gwangju, family-run coffee shop Sage (세이지) is the perfect place for those who long for a cup of…
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 a monorail, you can touch…
Hiking up MudeungSan – the Rabbit’s Back Trail
If you love hiking, then Mudeungsan (무등산) is a must-climb when visiting Gwangju. It hosts countless trails, is beautiful in autumn, and has great views of the city all year round. I even met…
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, at…
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 possible on a budget.…
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? Although Korea is a very dynamic country, it is also…
Penguin Village In Gwangju
While visiting Gwangju, if you need a break from all the historical museum and hard to hear historic stories, get to the Penguin Village ! This mural village is rich in various artistic…
A Day in Gwangju: Pretty Neighbourhood of Yangnim-Dong
On my last trip to Gwangju, I had a day to explore the city. So I had decided to look around the area near my guest house. The place I stayed in was near Yangmin-dong. Yangnim-dong village is…