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Hotel The May [Korea Quality] / 호텔5월 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hotel The May [Korea Quality] / 호텔5월 [한국관광 품질인증]

482.96269477028386m    6416     2019-12-09

51, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-676-5000

The 7-story, 36-room Hotel The May is located in Sangmu District, Seo-gu, Gwangju. There are three types of rooms: Superior Twin Room, Deluxe Double Room, and Business Double Room. Designed to serve as a boutique business hotel, it's a good place to stay for business travelers as well as tourists. The hotel has seminar and conference rooms on the 7th floor, each furnished with desk, fax, computer, and beam projector. Free breakfast is served in the cafeteria on the 2nd floor, with microwave oven and electric cooktop for the guests to use at any time. Nearby tourist destinations include the May 18 Memorial Park, Sangmu Sculpture Park, and Kim Daejung Convention Center. Gwangju Airport, Gwangju Songjeong Station, and Gwangju Bus Terminal are also nearby for those coming from other cities or countries. In the vicinity of the hotel is Uncheon Station for those using public transportation to get to the downtown area.

Olive Young - Gwangju Sicheongro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주시청로)

Olive Young - Gwangju Sicheongro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주시청로)

582.4466913938447m    0     2024-04-18

21-9, Sicheong-ro 60beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Jonggajip Seolleongtang (종가집설렁탕)

Jonggajip Seolleongtang (종가집설렁탕)

619.4190514955277m    7724     2019-09-02

10, Sicheong-ro 20beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-374-0015

Jonggajip Seolleongtang is the first traditional Seoul-style seolleongtang restaurant in Gwangju. All the dishes are made of 100% pure beef bone stock and top quality ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

763.2467837393623m    9314     2021-09-10

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.

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

763.0576341448872m    0     2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Canceled: Gyeonggi International Travel Mart (찾아가는 경기관광박람회)

Canceled: Gyeonggi International Travel Mart (찾아가는 경기관광박람회)

910.7055159009068m    6805     2022-05-17

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-259-4776

Gyeonggi International Travel Mart takes place for three days at Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju.

Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

990.2838906662756m    17926     2019-10-31

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.

World Human Rights Cities Forum (세계인권도시포럼)

World Human Rights Cities Forum (세계인권도시포럼)

991.3269061856593m    0     2022-10-14

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-226-2734

The World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) is held as an annual event in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, to realize the vision of becoming a human rights city since 2011. The Forum has become a gathering place to share the spirit of justice and community, the same values under which the citizens of Gwangju resisted the ruthless oppression of the then-military regime in May 1980. Within the WHRCF participants exchange experiences on challenges and achieved success in human rights especially at the local level while expanding their own scope of understanding. Now, the Forum has become a major human rights event and distinctive platform for sharing and networking amongst human rights cities, human rights organizations, activists, and miscellaneous stakeholders in the area of human rights. (Source: World Human Rights Cities Forum website)

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

1.0 Km    31955     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.

Holiday Inn Gwangju (홀리데이 인 광주 호텔)

Holiday Inn Gwangju (홀리데이 인 광주 호텔)

1.1 Km    10094     2021-04-05

55, Sangmunuriro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-610-7000

Holiday Inn Gwangju is located directly opposite of the Kimdaejung Convention Center which can be reached within a 2-minute walk. It has 203 modern-style guestrooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and health club on the second floor. The spacious guestrooms are designed for businessmen and tourists alike. Also, it has various facilities available to hold large events, small seminars and family gatherings. Hourglass Restaurant is available on the first floor, offering dynamic promotions by season. On the tenth floor, La Place Restaurant & Grill has a private ambience based on French style, and is a perfect place for business meetings. The Holiday Inn Gwangju is one brand of Intercontinental Hotels Group, having 1,500 hotels and resorts in the world.