Mt. Mudeung is a representative symbol of Gwangju, which contains the ideologies of Namdo people. Pink and royal azaleas in Spring, red leaves and purple eulalia in Autumn, snow flower in Winter are the best charms of Mt. Mudeung. Here
May 18 plaza in front of provincial Office, which is a symbol of Gwangju Democratic Movement, is famous for holding citizen meetings during the movement. Chungjangno, a heart of Gwangju is a center of shopping and fashion, and a must-see for young people. Here
In Spring, cherry blossoms at their best form a tunnel at the mouth of the park. Full-blown acacia blossoms in Summer, and red and fallen leaves in Autumn are additional charms of the park. Strolling along the path is a good idea for relaxation. In particular, the sun-rise viewed from the park is spectacular. Here
The stadium designed environmentally-friendly, was judged as 'the most beautiful stadium' from the inspection team of FIFA. And here, Korean representative team went to the semifinals of the 2002 World-cup. Its external appearance symbolizes ' Go' of Gossaumnori, a traditional folk game. Moon viewing late at night stands comparison with any other attraction. Here
Bingwoldang is a lecture hall of Wol bong local school from which famous scholars and public servants of Joseon period such as Kim Dae-seung, Park Sang, Park Soon, Kim Jang-seang and Kim Jib were produced. As Hwangnyong River has good conditions as a habitat for birds, protective kinds of birds such as common herons and egrets stay here in groups. Especially, it is said that the rain-fog of the river is mysteriously beautiful. Here
Gwangju night view seen from the Jatgogae Ridge on the way of Mudeungsan villas has a picturesque beauty. The fortress site of Mujingoseong surrounding the Jatgogae Ridge is oval, 3,500m in circumference along the ridgeline of the mountain centering on Jangwon peak. Here
Jungoe Park is popular as a city park which provides various entertainment facilities and beautiful nature. As it includes an educational promotion center, Biennale exhibition halls, and game facilities, it is crowded with people during holidays. In particular, it is famous for autumnal red and yellow leaves, and the Mujigaedari(rainbow bridge) installed at the gateway of Gwangju symbolizes Biennale events. It is also famous for Kimchi Festival. Here
Geumnamno, stretching away from Jeollanamdo Provincial Office. It is the symbol of the spirit of democracy against dictatorship and a historic site of the May 18 Democratic Movement where citizens fought for democratization with blood. The Provincial Office was used as the headquarters of the resistance movement in May, 1980 and the fountain in front of it served as a platform where speakers impelled the public to Protest. This place was named "May 18 Democratic Square" in 1996. Especially, the former headquarters of the martial law troops, Sangmugwan was at that time where the dead bodies of citizens killed by the military were temporarily laid. Here
