Gwangju at sunset by Avillageofbigheads, CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted with KIGNAL_SIGNATURE_V2_UNIFIED; documentary content unchanged.
Gwangju is a useful urban destination label for the city area. Gwangju Metropolitan City is a former administrative name: the current authority is Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.
Areas
The current regional tourism portal highlights the Asian Culture Center, 5.18 Democracy Plaza, and Yangnim History and Culture Village as distinct culture and history stops.
Attractions
Yangnim History and Culture Village is a hillside neighborhood of historic houses and small museums. Confirm opening hours for individual sites before you go.
Things to do
For a first visit, use the Gwangju culture and history guide for May 18 sites, the Asia Culture Center, and Yangnim-dong walking context.
Practical information
Official materials may use Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City for the wider administrative area; Gwangju remains the practical city label for visitors.
Related guides
Jeolla
Regional planning across Jeonbuk and Jeonnam-Gwangju.
Gwangju culture and history guide
May 18 sites, Asia Culture Center hours, Yangnim-dong, and arrival planning.
Destinations
Published destination index.