Gwangju May 18 Tour
Description
In 1980, the citizens of Gwangju formed an autonomous community in the spirit of sharing and solidarity during the May 18 Democratic Uprising from May 18 to 27 for 10days after the martial law forces retreated from the city.
Duration : 3hr30min
Price : from 65 USD
Available on Tuesday to Sunday
Included : private transportation, no entrance fees in this tour
Itinerary
9:30am/14:30pm Pick-up in Gwangju
May 18 Democracy Square
Stretching from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government Office to the Geumnam-ro area, this famous plaza is the landmark where the May 18 Democratic Uprising took place. In May 1980, the Jeollanam-do Provincial Government office building was the headquarters of the civil resistance movement and the scene of rallies. The plaza has been officially known as the May 18 Democracy Square since 1996.
May 18 Archives
May 18 Archives was established in 2015 to collect and preserve the historical records on the May 18 Democratic Uprising. It has permanent exhibition rooms to show what happened in Gwangju for 10days from May 18th to 27th in 1980. The records of May 18 were listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2011.
Jeonil 245 Building
It is another historical site of May 18 Democratic Uprising with the proof of helicopter strafing. In the memorial hall, 245 bullet marks are still preserved. In the rooftop garden, visitors can enjoy a view of the city with Mt. Mudeungsan.
May 18 National Cemetery
As this new cemetery was opened in May 1997, bodies from the old cemetery were exhumed and re-interred in the new location. An annual commemoration is held each May and it is common for people to visit the cemetery to honor the dead.
The cemetery holds the graves of 986 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising, seven structures, and many monuments.
13:00pm / 18:00pm Drop-off in Gwangju
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3 hr 30 min
From 85 미국 달러
• Additional Information
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• Cancellation policy
In order to receive a refund, reservation must be cancelled by guest at least 48 hours prior to your tour date.