South Jeolla and Gwangju · 광산구
Gwangsan District, Gwangju: what to see and do
A wide western district of Gwangju with prehistoric ruins, a Joseon pavilion and neighbourhood parks.
Known for
- Sinchang-dong Prehistoric Site, an ancient village ruin
- Pungyeongjeong, a Joseon-era pavilion
- Songjeong Park, a local green space
What to do
Visit the Sinchang-dong site to see how people lived in ancient Korea, then stroll to the Pungyeongjeong pavilion. Songjeong Park makes a quiet break afterwards.
Tip: Gwangju Songjeong Station, the KTX stop, is in this district, which makes it an easy first stop on a Gwangju trip.
From Seoul: KTX 1 h 50
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