Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관)

9.6 Km 24282 2023-11-28

110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-570-7000

Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju National Museum’s goal is to conserve cultural values through the collection and preservation of historical and valuable artifacts found in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do regions as well as make contributions to the community through continuous research, exhibition, and education. With over 130,000 artifacts as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum aims to provide an enjoyable cultural center for visitors.

Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

9.6 Km 3600 2022-04-06

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-0884

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.

Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.

Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)

9.7 Km 41129 2020-07-08

48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5337

Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Gwangju and Jeollanam-do.

First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

9.7 Km 0 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)

9.8 Km 0 2024-04-17

2, Yeonyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Duzon Hotel A [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔A [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.8 Km 3 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Duzon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.8 Km 6 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

9.9 Km 0 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.

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong (전통찻집 풍경)

9.9 Km 0 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.

Noble Stay Hotel [Korea Quality] / 노블 스테이 (Noble Stay) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.9 Km 0 2020-12-29

19-7, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Noble Stay is a business hotel equipped with 94 rooms, a breakfast buffet, and a sky lounge. There is a food street and large supermarkets nearby, which are very popular among travelers with its large, stylish exterior and interior. White and wood tone are used in each guest room, with air purifiers and stylers equipped to provide a comfortable stay for all visitors. On the very top floor of the hotel, a sky lounge is available to be enjoyed. Breakfast can be eaten at the sky lounge while observing the scenery of Gwangju at a glance.

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