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Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Gwangju City Full Day Small Group Tour
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Gwangju City Full Day Small Group Tour

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

By Tasty Trails Korea
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$226 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Gwangju is a vibrant tapestry of historic significance, creative art culture, and culinary delights. Known as the “City of Light,” Gwangju has been a beacon of democracy in Korea's contemporary history. Today, it has transformed into a cultural and artistic hub, with landmarks such as the Gwangju Biennale and the Asia Culture Centre celebrating the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising. As you explore the city, you'll hear the stories of this pivotal event, experience the spirit of solidarity and sharing among Gwangju's citizens, and savour the local cuisine. You can also enjoy a moment of tranquility while taking in the serene view of Mt. Mudeunsan, the beloved “motherly mountain” of the Gwangju citizens. By the end of your visit, you'll gain a fresh perspective on Gwangju.

Activity location

  • Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village
    • 7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu
    • 61662, Gwangju, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village
    • 7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu
    • 61662, Gwangju, South Korea

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Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
AU$226.07 x 1 AdultAU$226.07
Total
Price is AU$226.07
Until Mon, 20 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee or Tea in a Cafe
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village
  • 30m
< Penguin Village > Following the penguin-shaped signage and entering the narrow alley, visitors can find a village from the 1970s and 1980s being transformed into an outdoor exhibition space. Villagers began to clean up burned down and abandoned houses there and brought discarded items to exhibit on the walls. Someone wrote on the wall, “Let’s be thankful that we lived in those days.” As a part of Yangnim-dong Modern History and Culture Village, it is also an art village with murals and antique collection. The village has no penguins. Then why is it called Penguin Village?
Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village
  • 1h 15m
With various modern architectural buildings and a forest of trees over 100 years old, Yangnim-dong is a living museum of history, architecture, culture and art. In the beginning of the 20th century, missionaries from the Southern Presbyterian Church came to settle in the area to spread Christianity and facilitated the advancement of medicine and education in Gwangju. That is why the area has an elegant collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional Korean houses. It is also popular for art galleries and coffee shops.
Gwangju
  • 1h 10m
< Lunch Time > Gwangju is popular for tasty food and generous serving. We recommend 3 major regional menus. You can choose your dish, and pay on the spot. 1. Gwangju Yukjeon – Sliced beef pancake which is cooked on your table. (35,000won) 2. Pork Spareribs - Full course meal by certified master chefs (29,000won) 3. Korean temple cuisine buffet (Vegetarian) – a variety of vegan dishes with drinks and soups run by Buddhist monks. (8,000won) There are other choices for lunch too.
5.18 Archives
  • 1h 20m
May 18 Archives was established in 2015 to collect and preserve the historical records on the May 18 Democratic Uprising. It has permanent exhibition rooms to show what happened in Gwangju for 10days from May 18th to 27th in 1980. The records of May 18 were listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2011.
Jeonil Building 245
  • 40m
It is another historical site of May 18 Democratic Uprising with the proof of helicopter strafing. 245 bullet marks are still preserved in the memorial hall. On the rooftop garden, visitors can enjoy a view of the city with Mountain Mudeungsan.
Asia Culture Center
  • 1h
Asia Culture Centre (ACC) is an Asian art and cultural exchange complex. It is built on the historical site of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, so the complex was artistically designed to retain the spirit of democracy. At the ACC, interactive exhibitions, performances, education, and other events are held year-round. With a modern library and an urban park, it is an open space to relax and resilient for the public.
143-1
  • 55m
< Bium Museum > - Admission in included. Bium Museum is a Korean traditional folk museum. It displays more than 30,000 pieces of old traditional goods and farm equipment from the daily life of Koreans which were used until the early of 1970s. The director of the museum spent the past 50 years collecting folkcrafts that most of them were discarded. She says that each person in the past was truly an artist as they put their heart into making their daily necessities. The five-story building takes visitors on a journey to the ‘Marketplace, over the course of time.’ It is worth a visit. (Entrance fee is included.)
Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street
  • 40m
Once a wealthy area of Gwangju, Dongmyeong-dong lost its former liveliness when people began moving out of the area to move into apartment complexes. Today, Dongmyeong-dong has gained new vitality as old houses renovated to cafés, restaurants, and cultural places. The opening of the Asia Culture Centre in 2015 furthered the younger generation’s interest in the café industry, making the street more unique and interesting.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESYangnim-dong History & Culture Village
    • 7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu
    • 61662, Gwangju, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEYangnim-dong History & Culture Village
    • 7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu
    • 61662, Gwangju, South Korea

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