List of tourist attractions in Buk-gu, Gwangju

May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5.18 민주묘지)

 - Address : 200, Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-268-0518
- Parking : Available
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)
- Use time
09:00-18:00


- Parking Fees : Free
- Admission Fees : Free
- Restrooms : Available

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 20 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Gwangju Family Land (광주 패밀리랜드)

- Address : 677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Ccapacity : * Theme Park: 30,000 people
* Swimming Pool: 3,000 people
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-607-8000
- Open date : July 6, 1991
- Parking : 1,500 parking spaces
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)


- Admission Fees : [Admission Ticket]

Individual: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won

Group: Adults 4,800 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,200 won

* Group: 20 people or more

* Children: Ages 4 to 13

* Preschoolers (ages 3 and under): Free



[One-Day Pass]

Individual: Adults 32,000 won / Teenagers 28,000 won / Children 22,000 won

Group: Adults 26,000 won / Teenagers 22,000 won / Children 18,000 won

* Admission + Round-trip Family Train + Rides + Marine Exhibitions & Aquarium


* For details check the official website
- Available Facilities : Rides, entertainment facilities, game facilities, restaurants / drinks / sovenir store, swimming pool / skate rink / sled zone, service facilities
- Restrooms : Available
- Facilities for the Handicapped : Wheelchair rental
- Parking Fees : [Under 5 hrs.]
Small cars 1,000 won / Large cars 2,000 won


[After 5 hrs.]

Small cars 400 won per every additional hour / Large cars 700 won per every additional hour


[1 day parking- 9 hrs.]

Small cars 2,500 won / large cars 4,800 won

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 20 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Gwangju Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

- Address : 7, Chunghyosaem-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-7891
- Open date : March 20, 2006
- Parking :
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)
- Use time
09:00-18:00

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 20 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Jungoe Park (중외공원)

- Address : 50, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-7100
- Parking : Available (capacity - 200 cars), Biennale Parking Lot (capacity - 600 cars)
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)
- Use time
Open 24 hours


- Admission Fees : Free
- Restrooms : Available

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 19 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

- Address : Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
※ Introduction Information
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-266-0032
- Parking : Available
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)
- Use time
Open 24 hrs


- Admission Fees : Free
- Restrooms : Available

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 20 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)

- Address : 15, Pyeongchon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Experience guide : Making tofu chips, pottery handicraft, making organic egg holder using straw, village tour (group), flirefly watching (night), feeding cows, etc.

* Subject to change; please make an inquiry in advance
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-266-2287
- Open date : July 27, 2014
- Parking : Available
- Rest date : National holidays, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays


- Hiking Course : * Jeungsimsa Temple Entrance - Saeinbong Peak - Seoinbong Peak - Jangbuljae Pass - Seoseokdae Rockface (6.8km / Around 3 hours and 30 min)



* Wonhyosa Temple - Neutjae Pass- Donghwasa Temple Site- Yongchu Intersection - Jangbuljae Pass - Mokgyo Bridge- Wonhyosa Temple (10.4km / Around 5 hours and 50 min)



* Jeungsimsa Temple parking lot – Dangsan Tree (Sacred Tree) - Jungmeori Pass (4km / Around 1 hour and 35 min)



* Jeungsimgyo Bridge – Toeggideung – Jungmeori Pass - Jangbuljae Pass - Gyubong Peak – Simujigipokpo Falls – Ingye-ri (12km / Around 13 hours and 55 min)



* Isipgok-ri - Sure Rock Mountain- You and I Ranch - Jungmeori Pass- Jangbuljae Pass – Wonhyosa Temple (14.9km / Around 7 hours and 20 min)



* Anyangsan Recreational Forest – Anyangsan Mountain - Jangbuljae Pass - Gyubong Peak – Buksan Mountain – Damyang Gyeongsang-ri (12.2km / Around 7 hours)



* Dowon Village - Jangbuljae Pass – Gyubong Peak – Yeongsin Village ( 7.5km / Around 3 hours and 30 min)


* Gyo-ri - Sure Rock Mountain- Manyeonsa Temple (7.5km / Around 4 hours)
- Mountain Not Access Period : [Seasonal Forest Fire Prevention Period]

Spring: Feb.15- May 15 / Fall: Nov.01- Dec.15

* Extension possible depending on the situation. Check the official national park website for more information.
- Shopping Information :
- Available Facilities : Mudol-gil shelter- restaurant

Bandi Park and Jeungamcheon creek- Exercise facilities, benches, swing, wedding photo zone etc.

Chinsu area- Rest area, photo spot
Bandi Lodge- Accommodation facility
- Reservation Info. for Natives : Reservation through phone or website available

- For food or experience, make sure to reserve 1-3 days in advance.

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 19 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto