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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gwangju

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gwangju, South Korea

Updated June 27, 2023
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Gwangju, South Korea

Wang Dong's Rock Quarries

Rocks that take on the likenesses of several recognizable living entities crowd the Wang dong Rock Quarries.
A circular central garden is surrounded by Korean-style buildings

Gwangju, South Korea

Lee Jang-woo's House

This traditional home is a rare example of 19th-century Korean architecture.
May 18th National Cemetery

Gwangju, South Korea

May 18th National Cemetery

This cemetery is dedicated to the people who died fighting for democracy in South Korea.
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