Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

6.1Km 2025-07-09

111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3955

The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes. Highlights include the “Thousand People’s Table” featuring diverse kimchi cuisine, a competition to discover kimchi masters, and a kimchi experience school with a range of engaging programs.

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall (빛고을국악전수관)

6.1Km 2024-12-17

182 Punggeum-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall offers various programs throughout the year. Since 2002, classes on traditional instruments are available, as well as separate children gugak classes. Special exhibition on the second floor has various instruments that visitors can actually try. The permanent exhibition on the third floor has 45 different gugak instruments as well as videos to further provide detailed information. The main area is the performance hall on B1-B2F, with 137 seats, that offers performances every Thursday for free from traditional gugak to fusion music.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

6.1Km 2025-08-18

230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-383-0108

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

6.4Km 2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-376-5197

May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.

Lotte Mart - ToysRus Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 토이저러스수완점)

6.6Km 2024-04-16

3F & 4F, 98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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MLB - Lotte Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MLB 롯데수완)

6.6Km 2024-04-17

1F, 98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Tandy - Lotte Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (탠디 롯데수완)

6.6Km 2024-04-23

124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Fashion Gallery - Lotte Gwangju Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (패션갤러리 롯데 광주수완점)

6.6Km 2024-04-18

98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Lotte Mart - Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 수완점)

6.6Km 2024-04-22

98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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LOTTE Outlets – Gwangju Suwan Branch (롯데아울렛 광주수완점)

6.6Km 2024-01-30

98 Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

LOTTE Outlets Gwangju Suwan Branch provides new and enjoyable experiences every day. There are about 200 famous domestic and foreign brands and overseas luxury editorial shops. The outlets offer a variety of shopping experiences such as premium infant brands, experiential spaces, and children's libraries for family customers with children. Visitors can enjoy shopping at Lotte Town, home to outlets, marts, and cinemas.

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