Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Buk-gu
Historic and cultural sites sit alongside nature on the slopes of Mudeungsan Mountain. Choose from Jungoe Park, the Democracy Cemetery, Gwangju Lake, and temples to suit your outing.
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Places to visit
4 placesMay 18 National Cemetery
A place of remembrance for those who died in the May 18 Democratic Movement. Take a quiet look around the memorial tower, cemetery, and exhibition spaces to remember this history.
View on mapJungoe Park
A park with art museums and other museums set among green spaces. After seeing the exhibitions, take a break on a walking path among the trees.
View on mapGwangju Lake Eco Park
An ecological park for exploring lakeside plants and wetland scenery. Walk along the water on paths between willows and reeds.
View on mapWonhyosa Temple
A temple in the forests of Mudeungsan Mountain. Explore its tiled halls and stone steps, along with the surrounding mountain trails.
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