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Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)

Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)

2.9Km    2025-08-12

377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

The Yeongsangang River Bike Road, stretching 133 kilometers along the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a scenic route. It winds past notable landmarks including the Seungchonbo Reservoir, Najudaegyo Bridge, Yeongsanpo Port, Hwangpo sailboat, Natural Dyeing Culture Center, and Naru Village. Along the path, riders can enjoy five of the most picturesque spots in Yeongsan. The starting point of the route, the Yeongsangang River Bike Road Information Center, provides free bicycle rentals and bike safety training.

Olive Young - Gwangju Hanam Columbus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주하남콜럼버스)

Olive Young - Gwangju Hanam Columbus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주하남콜럼버스)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

Store #103, #104, 38-6, Saam-ro 216beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Innisfree - Gwangju Wolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 광주 월곡점)

Innisfree - Gwangju Wolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 광주 월곡점)

3.4Km    2024-04-23

256, Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Tate Modern (테이트모던)

Tate Modern (테이트모던)

3.8Km    2024-02-14

24 Sangmu-daero 673beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Tate Modern, which opened in 2018 as a dining café in the Sangmu District of Gwangju, is known for its signature dish, the Nongbu Salad (chicken breast salad). This dish is both filling and healthy, catering to health-conscious diners. In addition to salads, the café offers a variety of other options including brunch, pasta, steak, and an assortment of diverse dishes. Due to its popularity, reservations are required for seating, especially on weekends.

Daegwang Sikdang (대광식당)

3.9Km    2025-01-22

15 Sangmu-daero 695beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Originally famous for its yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Chungjang-ro, this restaurant has since expanded and relocated to the Sangmu district. It boasts an impressive, upscale interior and is known for preparing all of its side dishes in-house. For a complementary dish to pair with yukjeon, the maesaengi tteokguk comes highly recommended.  

Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

4.1Km    2025-01-07

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-611-2000

Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It was built as part of the efforts to promote Gwangju’s competitiveness as a main trade city in northeast Asia to boost local economy and, particularly, tourism resources. The center has served as a main venue for international meetings and exchanges (concerning products, information, culture, and technologies), significantly improving Gwangju’s image. Outstanding services, professional staff, and diverse amenities will make any meeting at Kimdaejung Convention Center pleasant and successful.

Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (광주광역시공연마루)

Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (광주광역시공연마루)

4.3Km    2025-03-15

3 Sangmusimin-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (Performance Maru) was the performance hall that was used during the World Photonics Expo 2010 Gwangju. After the Expo, the performance hall continued to host various events and performances. After becoming an official performance hall in 2014, it became a permanent performance hall of Gwangju in 2018 after a renovation. 

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

4.6Km    2024-12-17

131 Sangmugongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Energy Park Haedammaru opened in September 28, 2021, to educate visitors on the importance of energy. By exhibiting new and renewable energy, as well as different experience programs, visitors are able to understand the importance of energy usage and how to save more energy in daily life.

Korea Medical Institute Gwangju Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 광주분사무소)

5.0Km    2025-10-23

8F-10F, 58 Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 39 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value. 
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.