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South Korea

Gwangmyeongni / Experience a lively underground adventure

MeowScore 😼77/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻
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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Gwangmyeongni is average. Prices of goods and services are reasonable and can be negotiated, but it's not super cheap. Shopping for souvenirs and local specialties is recommended.

Haggle at local markets for better prices. Visit the Emart Traders for a wide range of affordable groceries.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

day trip destination

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

day trip destination

Gwangmyeong Cave and shopping district.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Payment is made through cash or card. Splitting bills is common. No tipping expected.

internet situation

great Speed

High speed fiber optic infrastructure

great Availability

Broadband internet available for most residents

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

This kitty-tropolis is a cat playground of shopping and entertainment. A must-visit for curious felines!

From cat cafes to cat-themed shopping, this pawsome city is a cat's dream vacation. Purrfect for adventurous cats!

Things to do

The mainstream

🎤🎭😺
Sangsang Madang
🐈🎨😸
Mok-A Museum
🍲🍡🐾
Gwangmyeong Traditional Market
🕯️🔦🐈
Gwangmyeong Cave
🐾🏞️😻
Gwangmyeongsan Mountain

The mainstream

🎤🎭😺
Sangsang Madang

This multipurpose cultural complex is a paw-some spot for cats to catch concerts, comedy shows, and exhibits by up-and-coming artists. A purr-fectly fun time!

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🐈🎨😸
Mok-A Museum

Cat-lovers will enjoy this museum dedicated to feline art and artifacts from around the world. Give your paws a break and take in the paw-some culture!

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🍲🍡🐾
Gwangmyeong Traditional Market

Cats can paw-se to shop, sniff around the fresh seafood, and try meow-tastic street food like hotteok and eomuk. A real feline feast!

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🕯️🔦🐈
Gwangmyeong Cave

Once used as a mine, now cats can explore colorful light displays and unique art exhibits within this underground wonderland. Purr-fect for curious kitties!

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🐾🏞️😻
Gwangmyeongsan Mountain

Cats can hike up this mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle below. Meow-velous!

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Off the beaten path

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Cheonggyesan Mountain Trail
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Ansan Reed Marsh Park
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Garden of Morning Calm
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Hongdae Mural Street
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Gwangmyeong Cave

Off the beaten path

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Cheonggyesan Mountain Trail

A hiking trail that takes you up to a panoramic view of the city and surrounding nature! 🏔️

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🦢
Ansan Reed Marsh Park

A peaceful oasis where cats can witness the natural beauty and wildlife of the marsh! 🐦

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Garden of Morning Calm

Get immersed in the beautiful gardens that showcase a variety of flowers and plants. 🌷

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🐾
Hongdae Mural Street

A vibrant street filled with colorful murals perfect for the artsy cat! 🎨

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🕸️
Gwangmyeong Cave

Explore the underground cave and check out the LED light displays that run throughout! 🌟

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Gwacheon National Science Museum

Learn about science and technology in a fun and interactive way at this museum located just a short trip from Gwangmyeongni.

Try traditional Korean food at a local market

Experience the flavors of Korean cuisine including bibimbap, kimchi, and tteokbokki while browsing local markets in Gwangmyeongni.

Visit the underground salt cave at Gwangmyeong Station

Take a tour of the largest underground salt cave in the world, located right beneath Gwangmyeong Station.

Useful external sites

english.visitkorea.or.kr

Visit Korea↗

Official tourist website of South Korea

www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gwangmyeongni

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information about Gwangmyeongni

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g2135309-Gwangmyeong_gyeonggi_do-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations for Gwangmyeongni attractions, restaurants and hotels

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