Gaemagowon (개마고원)

2.9 Km 1 2023-11-23

1094 Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-3744

Gaemagowon is a hanu (Korean beef) restaurant that has been serving the Gwangju area for over 20 years. The menu includes a variety of dishes using hanu.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

3.1 Km 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.

Firenze Hotel (피렌체호텔)

3.2 Km 11070 2020-06-05

5-8, Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-380-0000

Located in downtown Gwangju, Firenze Hotel is a quality hotel with state-of-the-art facilities and a tasteful European interior decor emphasizing "smooth and modern design." The hotel also has a banquet room perfect for important meeting between friends, family, or business colleagues.

Lotte Himart - Sangmu Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 상무롯데마트점)

3.2 Km 0 2024-04-18

40, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Ramada Plaza Gwangju (라마다프라자 광주호텔)

3.2 Km 11548 2021-06-01

149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-717-7000

Ramada Plaza Gwangju, opened in October 2008, was thoroughly assessed by the famous Wyndham Hotel Group (USA) and received much praise for its luxurious design and wide variety of amenities. As a result of the assessment, the hotel was awarded the title of “Plaza,” a prestigious rank given only to the highest grade of Ramada hotels. Ramada Plaza Gwangju takes pride in being the only premium first class hotel in Gwangju and boasts a staff of recognized experts in their respective fields, providing world-class service to the guests.

The hotel structure and interior of the guestrooms were designed by the Australian company ISM Design Co. while the designs for the lobby and sky lounge were undertaken by the famous Japanese interior design company Super Potato. Ramada Plaza Gwangju is famous not just as a high-quality hotel, but also as a popular multicultural complex.

Tourist Hotel Masters (마스터스관광호텔)

3.2 Km 9664 2020-07-08

46, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-382-7700

Tourist Hotel Masters, located in Gwangju, offers modern facilities, quality customer service, and modern guestrooms with an array of design concepts. For the convenience of guests, the hotel provides a comfortable business center in the lobby and offers traditionally brewed German beer and live music at “Munchen Brauhaus.” There is also a coffee shop from which you can take in the scenic view of Gwangju while slowly sipping your drink.

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

3.3 Km 0 2024-04-18

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

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

3.4 Km 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.

World Human Rights Cities Forum (세계인권도시포럼)

3.4 Km 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)

Tate Modern (테이트모던)

3.4 Km 0 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.

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