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Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

11.6Km    2024-11-14

34 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters is an award-winning hand-drip specialty store in Gwangju. This place is famous among coffee enthusiasts for its fresh beans, which are handpicked and roasted, one by one, and its 20 kinds of drip bags. Visitors can enjoy their specialty, Geisha Coffee, or other blends from Africa, Latin America, India, China, and other Asian countries.

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

11.6Km    2025-08-13

137-17 Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Zipper House is a multi-purpose cultural space that provides tourists with tourism information and convenient facilities, hosting various events and programs. The two-story building, adorned by a large red ribbon, features a gift shop selling souvenirs of Gwangju and Dong-gu, a campsite-like lounge and terrace, and a snack bar offering refreshments such as toast and coffee.

Yeoro(Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall) (여로(산수동 한옥체험시설))

Yeoro(Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall) (여로(산수동 한옥체험시설))

11.6Km    2024-12-22

16-17 , Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-8815

Yeoro is a hanok guesthouse in a quiet residential part of Sansu-dong, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. The guesthouse has four ondol rooms, all equipped with a toilet and refrigerator. There is a shared washing machine (free of charge) in an outside bathroom. For breakfast, home-made sweet pumpkin porridge is served. Guests can take part in traditional crafts such as red clay dyeing, making injeolmi ricecakes or gangjeong puffed rice, and pressed-flower hand mirror making. Visitors’ cars can be parked in a nearby public parking lot.

Mimiwon (미미원)

Mimiwon (미미원)

11.6Km    2024-12-03

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Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere. 

Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

11.6Km    2024-12-04

50 Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Gajokhwegwan is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with 36 years of tradition. Visitors can experience the charms of Jeolla Province style food that only uses fresh ingredients in season. There are both private rooms and large group seats to enjoy the meal. 

Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원)

Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원)

11.7Km    2021-07-06

133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-8253

Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy, built in 1578, was established by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue through Mangcheonsa Shrine. The location of the academy was moved to its current site in 1646, and the name Wolbong was given by King Hyojong in 1654. In 1671, Bak Sang and Bak Sun's shrines were moved from Deoksansa Shrine by the suggestion of Song Siyeol. Also, Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip's shrines were additionally placed in 1673. Unfortunately, the confucian academy was abolished due to the abolition policy of Daewongun in 1868. Later, Bingwoldang Hall was built by Jeollanam-do's Confucian scholars in 1938, followed by Gojiksa Shrine in 1972, Jangpangak Pavilion and Oesammun Gate in 1978, Sau in 1980 and Naesammun Gate in 1981. Bingwoldang is designated as Gwangju Monument No. 9 and woodblocks of Gobongjip are preserved in Jangpangak Pavilion.

Naju Pear Museum (나주배박물관)

Naju Pear Museum (나주배박물관)

11.8Km    2021-08-13

5838, Yeongsan-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-2590

Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naju Pear Museum promotes the fruit and is a learning center for its agricultural history. The museum opened on April 20, 1992 and is the world's only pear museum.

Citizen's Forest Campground (시민의 숲 야영장)

Citizen's Forest Campground (시민의 숲 야영장)

12.2Km    2024-02-14

190 Chuam-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Citizen's Forest Campground, situated alongside the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a nature-friendly escape in the heart of the city. The campground provides options for both auto-camping and traditional camping. It features walking trails and is conveniently located near a waterside park, making it ideal for strolls. Additionally, a swimming pool is available for visitors every summer.

Gwangju Family Land (광주 패밀리랜드)

12.8Km    2025-01-10

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-8000

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well as recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a sledge park. Spanning 290 acres of land, it is the largest urban amusement park in all of Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces. The amusement park also offers entertainment courses designed for couples, families and children.

National Center for Forest Education, Naju (국립나주숲체원)

13.0Km    2024-02-19

116 Geumseongsan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

National Center for Forest Education, Naju is a national recreational facility located on Geumseongsan Mountain. It operates customized forest education and cultural programs based on the wild tea plantation of Geumseongsan Mountain and the culture of Naju. Utilizing the facilities of the forest center and the surrounding nature, it offers various experiential programs such as forest walking, stretching, meditation, and natural dyeing experiences of Naju's traditional culture.