A day trip to Damyang from Gwangju. It is a change from bustling Gwangju to quiet and scenic Damyang. 229
Gwangju City, Jeonil Building 245, Chungjang-ro, Penguin Village, and Guitar Street, South Korea
Gwangju is where the 5.18 uprising happened. It was a pro-democratic movement in modern Korean history where the martial law Korean military killed 130 civilians. Jeonil Building 245 has evidence of a military helicopter shooting at the building. 228
Wanju O’s Gallery and Dubhe Cafe, South Korea
The beautiful O’s Gallery is set beside a reservoir, away from the busy city. The Dubhe Cafe is beautifully set among old Hanok houses in a mountain setting, not far from the gallery. 227
Gunsan City, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Modern History Street, Chowon Photo Store, Sinheungdong Japanese Style Hirotsu House, and Dongguksa Temple, South Korea
A day trip to Gunsan from Jeonju, South Korea. I visited various locations related to Korea’s modernizing period, from the early 1900s to the 1940s. 226
Jeonju Nanjang and Jeonju Gaeksa-gil, South Korea
Jeonju Nanjang is a small 1970s-themed area located near the Hanok Village. The Gaeksa-gil is a street with shopping stores that are popular with young adults. 225
Jeonju Innocity, Deokjin Park, and Arboretum, South Korea
Deokjin Park is a park for the general public in Jeonju. Jeonju Innocity is a new city built with many research facilities, and Jeonju Arboretum is a large botanical garden. 224
Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea. The town features over 800 Korean traditional houses, known as ‘Hanok’. The town is renowned among Koreans and tourists for its traditional buildings, which stand in stark contrast to the modern city surrounding it. 223
Daejeon City, Daedong Sky Park, Modern History Exhibition Hall, and Hanbat Arboretum, South Korea
From Daedong Sky Park, a panoramic view of Daejeon city is visible. The Modern History Exhibition Hall displays photos and shows videos on the past 80 years of Daejeon’s history. Hanbat Arboretum is a vast arboretum in Daejeon. 222
Buyeo Baekje Cultural Land, South Korea
Baekje Cultural Land is a Korean historical theme park situated in Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is the largest historical theme park in the country, built to preserve the history and culture of the Baekje kingdom. 221