Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall (빛고을국악전수관)

5.5Km 2024-12-17

182 Punggeum-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall offers various programs throughout the year. Since 2002, classes on traditional instruments are available, as well as separate children gugak classes. Special exhibition on the second floor has various instruments that visitors can actually try. The permanent exhibition on the third floor has 45 different gugak instruments as well as videos to further provide detailed information. The main area is the performance hall on B1-B2F, with 137 seats, that offers performances every Thursday for free from traditional gugak to fusion music.

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

5.6Km 2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

5.6Km 2025-08-18

230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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.

Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)

5.6Km 2023-01-25

13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. It was built in 1975 as a memorial to General Kim Deok-ryeong, born in Mudeungsan Mountain. In the precincts, there are the shrine, where Kim Deok-ryeong's portrait and command paper are enshrined; the east room and west room; Eullyun Monument and Commentary Monument, the relics hall; Chungyongmun Gate; and Ikomun Gate. In the relics hall, the clothes of 'General Kim Deok-ryeong,' designated as Important Folk Material, and the coffin excavated from the general's tomb, as well as his handwriting, are on display. On the hill behind the shrine is Kim Deok-ryeong's tomb and tombstone, as well as his family's tomb.

Hotel The May (호텔 5월 (Hotel The May) )

5.9Km 2024-08-22

51 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Hotel The May is a boutique & business hotel located in the Sangmu district of Seo-gu, Gwangju. Business travelers will find a shared work space on the 7th floor equipped with desks, fax machines and computers. Breakfast is served free of charge in the 2nd floor cafeteria, and residents can use a well-equipped shared kitchen. The hotel is close to Gwangju Airport, Songjeong station, and Gwangju Express Bus terminal, making it convenient for both domestic and international travelers.

Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

6.1Km 2025-01-07

68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Hotel Central is an affordable tourist hotel located in the city center of Gwangju. The hotel aims to meet every need of today's modern travelers, from high-speed internet to safety and comfort.

Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]

6.1Km 2024-07-08

5-6 , Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Venture Business Hotel stands close to Sangmu station on subway line 1 in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. Visitors can chose from several types of room including ondol rooms, family rooms, VIP twin bed rooms with terrace, and accessible rooms with bathrooms for disabled customers. All rooms are equipped with air dressers to keep your clothing fresh, and some have massage chairs and jacuzzis. Hotel facilities include free breakfast, use of washing machine and dryer, a business center and a 24-hour information desk.

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

6.2Km 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.

Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

6.3Km 2021-11-27

477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

6.9Km 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.

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