Kwangju is the ancient and present-day capital of Chollanam-do province. It's the fifth largest city in Korea, but lacks charm since few traditional remnants
remain. Kwangju is known for student and labor radicalism with riots equal in importance and severity to China's Tiananmen Square. Population 300,000 Location The southwest of South Korea
Transportation Local and long-distance buses leave from the Express Bus Terminal, the Honam Bus Terminal, and the Intercity Bus Terminal. Places of Interest Kwangju is beautiful, clean, organized, and has a good reputation with
Koreans and foreigners alike. You can visit Chomsongdae (Star Tower), which is the oldest known astronomical observatory in the world, royal tombs, P1unhwangsa Pagoda, and Sokkuram Shrine, a "stone-grotto" shrine that holds a large granite Buddha. Kwangju National Museum is also worth a trip. Ex-pat Hangouts To find other ex-pats in Kwangju, try the OB Kwanjang Bar, which is small
but reasonably priced.
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