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Gwangju
Gwangju Biennale art capital, May 18 Memorial, and Mudeungsan column peaks
The cultural metropolis of the southwest, internationally acclaimed for the Gwangju Biennale contemporary art exhibition, National Asian Culture Center (ACC), and Mount Mudeungsan columnar joint rock formations.
Gwangju Tteokgalbi (Grilled Minced Beef/Pork Ribs), Gwangju Sangchu Twigim (Deep-fried snacks wrapped in lettuce), Oritang (Rich Duck Stew with Perilla)
Honam KTX from Yongsan/Seoul Station reaches Gwangju-Songjeong Station in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Top Highlights in Gwangju (3)
Asia Culture Center (ACC)
ยทk-culture / historicalEnormous subterranean modern cultural complex dedicated to contemporary arts, exhibitions, theater, and creative labs.
Mudeungsan National Park (UNESCO Geopark)
ยทnatureImposing mountain crowned with colossal hexagonal stone columns (Ipseokdae & Seoseokdae) formed 80 million years ago.
Yangnim-dong Modern History & Culture Village
ยทhistorical / k-cultureQuaint heritage neighborhood blending early western missionary residences, traditional hanoks, and Penguin Village craft alleys.
Photo credits
- Mudeungsan National Park (UNESCO Geopark): Lasermind ยท CC0 ยท Wikimedia Commons
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