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Gossaumnori Theme Park (고싸움놀이테마파크)

Gossaumnori Theme Park (고싸움놀이테마파크)

16.5Km    2024-10-10

2 Gossaum-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Gossaumnori Theme Park was built over five years to preserve and develop the traditions of Gossaum, a local type of tug-of-war game. The park comprises a training center, video experience hall, folk game experience center, and outdoor performing hall. 

Café Yeongsannaru (카페 영산나루)

Café Yeongsannaru (카페 영산나루)

17.6Km    2024-02-19

28 Jumyeon 2-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Café Yeongsannaru is a large dining café located near the Yeongsangang River Hwangpo Sailboat Quay. One of its signature dishes is the yeontan dongaseu (handmade squid ink pork cutlet). This unique black-colored dish features a thick and crispy coating, popular for its distinctive texture. With a small pond, fountain, and outdoor tables available, visitors can enjoy a leisurely time in the spacious garden.

Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

18.3Km    2024-11-18

142 Dodong-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Arboretum was built on a sanitary landfill to restore the natural ecological environment by planting trees and creating convenience facilities. The arboretum preserves, manages, researches, and exhibits the indigenous plants of the region and provides visitors with a space to relax and connect with nature. Visitors of all ages can enjoy educational programs and forest commentary tours, making it a great place for families.

Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (화순전남대학교병원)

18.4Km    2025-10-23

B1 Floor, International Medical Center, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (CNUHH) is a globally recognized cancer-specialized hospital, selected one of the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” in the oncology field for five consecutive years by Newsweek. Within ten years of its opening, the hospital achieved the highest number of cancer surgeries nationwide, received JCI accreditation twice, and has become a global hospital visited by hospitals in the metropolitan  area for benchmarking. The hospital has consistently received top grades in the National Quality Assessment Program by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, demonstrating its excellent medial services. In 2011, the hospital opened the “International Medical Center” to attract foreign patients and pioneering overseas medical markets, and expand it global network. It is the only national university hospital in the nation to have acquired the “Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients (KAHF)” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare three times. 

Naju Gomtang Noanjip (나주곰탕노안집)

Naju Gomtang Noanjip (나주곰탕노안집)

18.7Km    2024-02-19

1-3 Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
061-333-2053

Naju Gomtang Noanjip started as a rice soup restaurant in 1963 and has become famous nationwide for its Naju gomtang (Naju beef bone soup) specialty. The gomtang at the restaurant is boiled for several hours, resulting in a rich and flavorful broth combined with tender beef. As a local favorite, it is located in Naju Beef Bone Soup Street, making it easily accessible.

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall (나주 금성관)

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall (나주 금성관)

18.9Km    2021-08-17

8, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-8613

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall was a state-run guesthouse for government officials during the Joseon period. It was the venue for ceremonial praise rituals for the king, taking place on the first and 15th of each month, as well as banquets held in honor of visiting dignitaries. The building was constructed sometime between 1475 and 1479. The building was remodeled during the Japanese occupation, but was restored to its original design in 1977.

Naju Moksanaea (나주목사내아)

Naju Moksanaea (나주목사내아)

18.9Km    2021-09-30

13-10, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-332-6565

Naju Moksanaea was the private residence of Naju's moksa, the title of highest official in the region. This traditional hanok house was built in 1825 and follows the traditional hanok design of a wealthy aristocrat. It is recognized as Jeollanam-do Cultural Hertiage Material.

Himart - Naju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 나주점)

Himart - Naju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 나주점)

19.0Km    2024-04-18

11, Daeho-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

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Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café (향교길20카페)

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café (향교길20카페)

19.0Km    2024-02-19

22-1 Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café is a hanok café located along the Hyanggyo-gil street in Naju. Visitors can enjoy beverages in a space that preserves the beauty of tradition through the renovation of hanok architecture. One of its signature items is the Naju bae ssalppang (Naju pear-shaped rice bread), a gluten-free dessert made by filling a rice dough, incorporating Naju pears, with cream. It pairs wonderfully with traditional Korean beverages such as hongsam ssanghwacha (red ginseng medicinal herb tea) and daechucha (jujube tea).

3917Majung (3917마중)

3917Majung (3917마중)

19.2Km    2024-12-23

42-16 , Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-331-3917

3917 Majung is a Japanese- and Western-style hanok commonly seen in the late Korean Empire period, in Naju, Jeollanam-do, which combines a cafe, cultural space and hanok stay. The 3.2 acre site contains four buildings, with a mixture of ondol rooms, tatami rooms, daecheong floors and numaru lofts. Some buildings have bathrooms installed, some share outdoor bathrooms. All four buildings are let as private houses.