Places worth the detour in Gwangju

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Gwangju, South Korea, across 5 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (3). Best known: Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Ruins & the uncanny3 Parks & cemeteries2 Sacred sites1 Built landmarks1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites

Ruins & the uncanny · Notable

Dolmen

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2.Mudeungsan National Park

Parks & cemeteries · 21st century · Hidden gem

Park in South Korea

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3.May 18th National Cemetery

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cemetery

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4.Unjusa

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Buddhist temple in South Korea

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5.Gwangju Wolgye-dong Janggobun

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

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6.Hampyeong Yedeok-ri Sindeok Gobungun

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

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7.Hwanbyeokdang

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

South Korean historical site

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8.Gwangju Folk Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

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Within reach of Gwangju

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