Mudeungsan and ACC in Gwangju Selected as One of Korea's Top 100 Tourist Attractions

Mudeungsan Named a "Top Tourist Destination" for the Sixth Time
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Hold Photo and Travel Review Events

Seoseokdae Rock Formation (left) of Mudeungsan National Park and the National Asia Culture Center. Provided by Gwangju City

Mudeungsan National Park and the Asia Culture Center, two of Gwangju's most popular tourist destinations, have been selected as must-visit attractions in the "Korea Tourism Top 100."

The city of Gwangju announced on the 20th that Mudeungsan National Park and the Asia Culture Center were chosen for the "Korea Tourism Top 100," an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization to select and promote the country's top tourist sites every two years.

Now in its seventh edition, the "Korea Tourism Top 100" is selected biennially through written evaluations and a selection committee, considering the representativeness, appeal, and growth potential of each destination.

Mudeungsan National Park has now been included in the "Korea Tourism Top 100" for the sixth time, solidifying its status as a premier tourist destination in Korea. Mudeungsan is a renowned landmark in Gwangju, boasting outstanding natural scenery and significant historical, cultural, and geological value. It offers beautiful landscapes throughout all four seasons and a variety of hiking trails, making it a beloved spot for both domestic and international hikers.

The Asia Culture Center serves as a hub for cultural exchange in Asia, offering visitors unique experiences through its modern and innovative architecture and diverse cultural content, thereby widely promoting Gwangju's cultural value.

In previous editions, Gwangju's selected attractions have included: Mudeungsan National Park in the 1st and 2nd editions; Gwangju Daein Art Market and Yangnim-dong History and Culture Village in the 3rd; Mudeungsan National Park and Yangnim-dong History and Culture Village in the 4th; Mudeungsan National Park and the Asia Culture Center in the 5th; and Mudeungsan National Park, the Asia Culture Center, Yangnim-dong History and Culture Village, and the May 18th Memorial Park in the 6th edition of the "Korea Tourism Top 100."

To celebrate the selection of the "2025-2026 Korea Tourism Top 100," the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization plan to hold events such as the "Seol Prize Photo Certification Event" and the "Special Travel Review Event." In addition, a "Traveler's Passport" featuring the Top 100 destinations will be released in the first half of this year, and a nationwide stamp tour will be operated.

Lee Seungkyu, Director of the New Vitality Promotion Headquarters, stated, "The selection of Mudeungsan and the Asia Culture Center for the Korea Tourism Top 100 demonstrates that Gwangju has the competitiveness of a tourism city where nature and culture are in harmony. We will continue to do our best to promote the diverse charms of Gwangju."

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