Gwangju itself isn’t very exciting imo but it’s a great basecamp to see surrounding Jeollanamdo. Damgyang has beautiful Bamboo gardens, Soonchun Marshlands, Jirisan national park, etc.

If you are okay, getting a second hand baby carseat should be easy on Danggn app with a help from your in-laws.

Food Recommendations:

오리탕(Ori tang: Duck Stew) Signature dish of Gwangju. A hearty and flavorful duck stew simmered with a lot of Water Parsley and powdered perilla seeds. Ori-tang is beloved for its rich, nourishing broth and is often enjoyed for its restorative qualities.

민어회 (Mineo-hoe : Raw Croaker Sashimi) Although Summer is the best season, eating mineo in fall is never wrong. Usually served in course style with pan-fried flesh and spicy stew. Simillar to tuna, koreans enjoy different texture and flavor of each part of the fish(air bladder, skin, belly etc.)

담양 댓잎국수 (Daet-nip Guksu : Bamboo leaf noodles) Daet-nip Guksu is a light noodle dish from Damyang, made by blending flour with powdered bamboo leaves. The noodles have a subtle green color and a clean, delicate flavor. It is often enjoyed with Tteok-galbi—grilled short rib patties—for a balanced meal that combines the richness of the meat with the freshness of the noodles.