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Located in Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, it is Honam's largest amusement park with 24 latest rides, the country's tallest Ferris wheel Big Eye, a sledding slope with the longest slope in Honam, a state-of-the-art caravan camping site, and various performances, entertainment and experience facilities.
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광주벅스랜드
Located inside Gwangju Family Land, it is a place where you can see various insects, reptiles, and animals.
국립광주박물관
Built in the traditional Korean style, Gwangju National Museum includes exhibition halls and storage space for artifacts, as well as a garden that serves as a venue for outdoor exhibitions. On display are prehistoric remains from the surrounding Honam region; Buddhist art, pottery and ceramics from the Baekje Kingdom, Unified Silla Kingdom, and the Goryeo and Joseon periods; and undersea remains excavated in the waters off of Sinan in Jeollanam-do.
국립광주과학관
It was opened on October 15, 2013 to lead the popularization of science and technology in the Honam region and to contribute to fostering scientific talents and spreading science and culture in the region. In connection with local industries, the main themes are 'light, art, and science'.
광주비엔날레
Gwangju Biennale is one of the famed art exhibitions in the world. The city celebrates art every second year with international pieces on varying themes. The exhibition runs in even-numbered years. The sister festival to this is the Gwangju Design Festival which runs in odd numbered years and focuses on interior and exterior design elements. Even if you are not interested in the arts, you may be captivated by the pieces.
중외공원
Jungoe Park is home to the exhibition and performance facilities of such events and institutions as the Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju Museum of Art, Gwangju Children’s Museum, Gwangju Culture Center; Gwangju Folk Museum, Gwangju National Museum, and the Gwangju Culture and Art Center. It also has sports and entertainment facilities, including Gwangju Children’s Grand Park; courts for tennis, gate ball, badminton and basketball; and walking trails. Other points of interest include Rainbow Bridge, the Monument to the March 1st Independence Movement, a fountain, an octagonal pavilion, and Cheon-in Tower.
첨단지구
Cheomdan is also home to the GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology), the area has also many foreign students studying technology and hi-tech subject areas. A huge Lotte Mart is nearby as well.