Travellers coming to Gwangju can experience a slower paced experience than Seoul, whilst still getting the bali bali (hurry hurry) lifestyle of Korea. It's also a good hub for touring the surrounding province of South Jeolla.

GwangJu is most known for its democratic uprising; and as such has two memorials, one in the above mentioned area SangMu-JiGu, the other the Cemetery which is north east of the city and is a very large memorial with detailed museums and educational facilities to enlighten visitors of the events that lead to the uprising.