Tourist attractions in gwangju

Asian Culture Complex Information Center

At the date of publication, the Asian Culture Complex is under construction and is to open by 2010. The Asian Culture Complex Information Center is in operation.

Operation hours : 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Closed on Mondays, Jan. 1st, Chuseok and Seollal
Tel : 062-230-0100, 0114
Website : pr.cct.go.kr
Buses : 7, 9, 36, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 74, 95, 98, 150, 151, 152, 518, 1187 Munhwajeondang-yeok bus stop

Subway : Culture Complex (Exit 3)

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall

Gwangju Biennale is an internationally renowned modern art festival that is held every two years. It was first launched in 1995. The Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall is located at the Jung-oe Park Culture Center and the Science Center.

Address : 211 Biennale 2(i)-gil, Gwangju
Tel : 062-608-4114
Website : www.gb.or.kr
Operation hours : Tuesday- Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Closed on Mondays, Jan. 1st, and public holidays

Buses : 64, 83 Biennale Jeonsigwan bus stop

Gwangju Culture & Art Center

The Center regularly hosts new events. Please check the website or call the Center directly for more information.

Address : 328-16 Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Tel : 062-510
Website : art.gjcity.net
Buses : 16, 18, 27, 29, 48, 51, 58, 63, 72, 83, 84, 85, 192 Munhwa Yesul-hoegwan bus stop

Yesul.ui Geori (Street of Art) in Downtown Gwangju

Along the 300-meter street, exhibitions and performances are available for the public, and a variety of folk art items are sold here.

Address : 51-6 Gung-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Located between the Dongbu Police Station and Jung-angno)

Tel : 062-236-2870, 1
Operation hours : 10:00 am-7:30 pm daily
Buses : 6, 56, 70, 98, 150, 151, 170 Yesul-uigeori Ipgu bus stop

Gwangju Hyanggyo (Confucian School)

Gwangju Hyanggyo is located in the Gwangju Park in Sa-dong. There are many traditional houses here estimated as built during the 1st year of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392. This is a precious national asset as this school continues to hold memorial ceremonies for Confucius twice a year.

Address : 22 Gu-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju
Tel : 062-672-7008
Website : visit.gwangju.go.kr/english/html/02_02029.php
Operation hours : Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed on weekends and public holidays
* Free admission
Buses : 6, 7, 45, 74, 152, 170 Hyanggyo Ipgu bus stop

Gwangju National Museum

The museum houses a permanent collection of historical art and cultural relics that date back to the old Joseon and Goryeo periods of Korean history. The museum also organizes various special exhibitions and cultural learning activities that are open to all. For more information please visit the website or contact the Museum directly.

Address : 114 Bangmulgwanno, Maegok
Tel : 062 - 570 - 7000
Website : gwangju.museum.go.kr(English, Japanese, Chinese)
Operation hours : Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Closed on Mondays, Jan. 1st, Seollal and Chuseok
Fee : Adults (19 - 64 years old) : 1,000 won (per person)
700 won (per person in a group of more than 20 people)
Children (7 - 18 years old) : 500 won (per person)
300 won (per person in a group of more than 20 people)

** Admission is free for the last hour each day before closing.
** Admission is free each month on the fourth Saturday.
** Admission is free for children under 7 and senior citizens over 65.

Buses : 29, 48, 63 Gwangju Bangmulgwan bus stop; 84, 85, 95 Bangmulgwan Ipgu bus stop

National Cemetery of May 18th

In 1997, the victims of the May 18th Uprising of 1980 were exhumed and buried at this new location. You will see a 4 meter high memorial tower that symbolizes the resurrection of new life. On May 16th each year, memorial services are held at the cemetery to remember this somber event in Korea historical fight for democracy.

Address : 34 Unjeong - dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Tel062 - 266 - 5187
Operation hours : March - October: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
November - February : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

*Free admission. The cemetery is open everyday of the year and there are English interpreters and guides.

Buses : 518 5.18 Gong.won Myoji Ipgu bus stop