7.13.2020

Gwangju

Gwangju


What is it? What is it known for?

Gwangju is another city that has been around since the three kingdoms period but it also has significant events that have happened here in modern-day times. If you study Korean history you will learn about the 1980 uprising here against the military government. Now there is a festival held on May 18th in remembrance. This city also has a connection between Seoul and Busan in both air and rail travel. Also known for its culture and art, the city is an awesome place to come visit.



Soswaewon is a private garden that can be traced back to the Joseon Period. In the garden, you can find multiple kinds of trees including peach trees. You can find a place of harmony when you visit here, despite it being next to the road, it's very peaceful here. 



Gwangju National Museum has artifacts from the Bronze age and other items that are 66,000 years old. There are many different areas for exhibits on Buddhist art, ceramics as well as calligraphy. The museum also looks like a traditional palace which brings you back into history.

https://gwangju.museum.go.kr/eng/index.do

Hours:

Soswaewon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Gwangju National Museum:

  • Weekdays: 10:00am-6:00pm

  • Weekends and public holidays: 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Cost: 

Soswaewon: Adults 2,000 KRW, Teens 1,000 KRWand children 700 KRW

Gwangju National Museum: Free

Location:

Soswaewon:17, Soswaewon-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gwangju National Museum: 110, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

How many hours do people spend here?

People tend to spend the weekend here in the city, or a few days during the week.

How far from Seoul? About 268 kilometers

How to get there?

Plane, bus, KTXor other slower trains, or car

Why you should visit here:

  • Considered the birthplace of Korean democracy

  • The vibrant and busy art scene

  • Know for its grilled beef short rib, tteokgalbi

  • There is a bamboo forest is really close by

  • Different hybrids of culture in the city

  • Lots of places with natural beauty and a national park 

  

 

By Marissa Owens, Intern Editor

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

mowens3107@outlook.com



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