Gwangju
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Weather
Gwangju has milder winters compared to the north of the country but colder than the coastline to the south. Average daytime temperatures are around or slightly above zero during the day and slightly below zero at night. Winters are relatively dry. Summers are tropical with hot and humid conditions. Temperatures average between 24 and 29 degrees from June to September with nights around or above 20 degrees. This is also the wet season. The best times obviously are spring and autumn with much less rain and agreeable temperatures.
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
- KTX to Seoul takes 2 hours 40 minutes and costs ₩33300.
By Car
By Bus
- Express to Seoul takes 4 hours.
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeong-ju Park Tourist Hotel | 170-1, Noseo-dong | Hotel | 72 |
| Han Jin Hostel | 173-1 GyeongBook-Do GyeongJu City NoSeo Dong | Hostel | 74 |
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