Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

10.1Km 2023-11-28

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

Uniqlo - Gwangju Yeonje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광주연제)

10.2Km 2024-04-17

2, Yeonyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

10.2Km 2023-11-14

19-20 Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Syridan-gil Street is a newer business district opened in the Cheomdan District, comprised of three Synergy Towers created by the Synergy Town Project. Among the Synergy Towers, Voyager Cheomdan is filled with lifestyle shops, including fashion boutiques, fitness centers, and cosmetic shops.

Noble Stay Hotel (노블 스테이 (Noble Stay))

10.3Km 2024-12-22

19-7 , Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-445-7700

Noble Stay is a cutting-edge business hotel in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. It has 94 rooms, all finished in white and wood, and equipped with air purifiers and clothing stylers. In the top floor Sky Lounge you can take breakfast while enjoying fine views over the city. If provisions are needed, there’s a food alley and a supermarket nearby.

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong (전통찻집 풍경)

10.3Km 2023-12-22

96 Unyong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong in Gwangju specializes in serving rich and savory traditional Korean tea. The interior is decorated in white and wood tones, creating a cozy atmosphere. From the entrance to every corner of the room, there are plants that have been cared for by the store owner, allowing visitors to feel more at ease as they enter the tea house. The drinks are served in a neat tea cup, and their most recommended tea is the house-brewed ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea). Furthermore, it sells a variety of traditional teas that are great to savor leisurely while resting such as daechu cha (jujube tea), a unique tea with a sweet aftertaste and is known to help treat insomnia; and saenggang cha (ginger tea) with an addition of honey or malt syrup, among others.

Yeongmi Oritang (영미오리탕)

10.5Km 2021-09-13

126, Gyeongyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-527-0249

Yeongmi Oritang has been serving up duck stew (oritang) to the community for over 80 years. Made with ground perilla seeds, soybean paste, chili powder, garlic, and other carefully selected ingredients, the duck is boiled in an earthen pot and seasoned with ginseng, jujube, and water parsley to suit each customer's individual tastes. The dish is served with kimchi side dishes, which are said to enhance the flavor of the duck meat. Since duck is known to be effective in treating liver and geriatric diseases, the restaurant is popular not only for its delicious flavors, but also for the health benefits of its food.

Dream People Enter (드림피플엔터)

10.5Km 2024-12-17

16 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 338beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Dream People Enter is an indoor ski class facility that visitors can enjoy throughout the year with beginner and intermediate slopes and auto slope for advanced learners. The class also go on field trips to Muju Deogyusan Resort and Welli Hilli Park for ski camps and lessons. There are ski and snowboard classes for both individuals and groups. It also has facility to repair ski gears, a storage, and a ski shop.

Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)

10.5Km 2025-02-04

5 Jungang-ro 107beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju-si

Hyanggyo was a national educational institution during the Joseon dynasty, where the tablets of distinguished Confucian scholars were enshrined, and rituals were held in their honor. In spring and fall, it hosts Seokjeon, a ritual honoring Confucius, along with Seodang (traditional Confucian school) experiences and traditional weddings, offering opportunities to immerse in Confucian culture. In summer, crape myrtle flowers bloom, and in fall, the old ginkgo tree turns golden yellow, beautifully contrasting with the traditional Joseon-style hanok architecture.

BANANA HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 바나나호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.6Km 2023-05-02

22-13 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-0774

Banana Hotel in Gwangju offers guest rooms with laptop lines and Wi-Fi and friendly room service 24 hours a day, with foreign languages also catered for. The hotel is 10 minutes away from the Gwangju Biennale venue and Mudeungsan National Park, so many hikers visit. And Damyang with its famously beautiful bamboo and redwood trees is only about 20 minutes away.

Top Cloud Hotel (탑클라우드호텔(광주점))

10.6Km 2024-12-22

57-1 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-972-3111

The Top Cloud Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is an impressive building with a luxurious interior. Rooms are comfy with high-quality bedding for a good night’s sleep, and all offer splended night views over Gwangju and its Gwangsan high-tech district. Facilities include a hearty breakfast, a 24-hour information desk, and concierge service.

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