Region: Gwangju & Jeonnam

Gwanbangjerim

Gwangju & Jeonnam · An embankment planted against floods, grown into forest three centuries on.

Travel highlight: Free with no set hours, and the public car park is free too.

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Mario Chef Yangnim

Gwangju & Jeonnam · A Yangnim-dong pasta house now in its second generation.

Travel highlight: On the same lane as the Yangnim heritage buildings.

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Yusoba Yangnim

Gwangju & Jeonnam · A soba house where cold noodles meet a strong dipping broth.

Travel highlight: On the same route as the Yangnim heritage walk.

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Mentaru

Gwangju & Jeonnam · Thick iekei ramen in Gwangju's Yangnim-dong.

Travel highlight: Closes at five and shuts on Mondays — lunch is the window.

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Naganeupseong Folk Village

Gwangju & Jeonnam · People live inside the walls, under the original thatch.

Travel highlight: People live here. The wall can be walked all the way round.

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Yeosu Maritime Cable Car

Gwangju & Jeonnam · Across the water between Dolsan and Jasan Park, running until 9:30pm.

Travel highlight: Runs until 21:30. Glass-floored cabins are priced differently.

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Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

Gwangju & Jeonnam · 310,000 square metres of nothing but bamboo, on eight paths.

Travel highlight: Eight paths through the grove. Parking at both gates is free.

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Damyang Metasequoia Road

Gwangju & Jeonnam · A kilometre of road where the trees close over the sky.

Travel highlight: The admission fee comes back as local vouchers spendable in Damyang.

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Suncheon Bay National Garden

Gwangju & Jeonnam · Too large to see entirely on foot. There is transport inside.

Travel highlight: It is large enough to need half a day — use the transport inside.

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Asia Culture Center (ACC)

Gwangju & Jeonnam · Most of the building is underground; the roof is a lawn.

Travel highlight: Much of the exhibition programme is free; performances are ticketed separately.

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