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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gwangju

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

Updated April 9, 2021

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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.
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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Hampyeong Expo Park

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Hampyeong Expo Park

It’s a bug’s life at this Korean eco-event park, built to host an annual butterfly festival.
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