Pyeongchon Ceramics Workshop (평촌도예공방)

8.2Km 2024-11-14

77 Damanpyeongmu-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

The Pyeongchon Ceramics Workshop keeps the spirit of traditional Korean Buncheong pottery alive by offering an experiential learning space and hands-on programs that blend classic Korean and contemporary styles. Visitors can create unique pieces that capture the rustic beauty of tradition while keeping the modern flair.

Korea Gasa Literature Collection (한국가사문학관)

8.3Km 2021-09-07

877, Gasamunhak-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2701

The Gasa Literature Collection was completed in October 2000 and is located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage. Apart from the main building, additional buildings include a souvenir shop, and traditional tea house. In the museum, historical literature such as “Myeonangjip” (a collection of Gasa poems by Song Sun) and “Songgangjip,” (a collection of Gasa poems by Jeong Cheol) are on display. There are 11,461 artifacts and literature on Gasa culture, 18 Gasa works, and 15,000 books about Gasa.

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)

8.3Km 2025-08-12

15 Pyeongchon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-266-2287

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village, located north of Mudeungsan Mountain, is a cozy farming village made up of four villages Dongrim, Daman, Woosung, and Dangmoe. The village still has an excellence natural preservation, growing environmental-friendly rice in the fields and Punamcheon stream that runs through the middle of the village is home to fireflies and otters. The village also keeps the tradition of making pottery as the village was the place that made grayish-blue-powdered celadon during the Joseon dynasty. The village street corner offers visitors to Mudeungsan Mountain a place to rest with Mudol-gil shelter and Bandi lodging.

May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5·18 민주묘지)

8.4Km 2024-07-11

200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-268-0518

The May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.

Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)

8.4Km 2025-08-12

377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

The Yeongsangang River Bike Road, stretching 133 kilometers along the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a scenic route. It winds past notable landmarks including the Seungchonbo Reservoir, Najudaegyo Bridge, Yeongsanpo Port, Hwangpo sailboat, Natural Dyeing Culture Center, and Naru Village. Along the path, riders can enjoy five of the most picturesque spots in Yeongsan. The starting point of the route, the Yeongsangang River Bike Road Information Center, provides free bicycle rentals and bike safety training.

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol (꽃피는춘삼월)

8.5Km 2024-02-13

50 Seongyo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol is a traditional Korean teahouse nestled in a picturesque hanok. It specializes in authentic Korean beverages and desserts. The teahouse's signature offering is ssanghwatang, an herbal tonic tea prepared with chestnuts, gingko, and nuts in a homemade decoction. Other popular items include Yennal Bingsu (shaved ice with grain and black sesame ice cream), and a nutty latte with bean powder. These beverages pair exceptionally well with traditional Korean sweets like yakgwa (honey cookie) and garaetteok gui (grilled rice cake stick), enhancing the overall culinary experience.

Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

8.6Km 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.

Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

8.6Km 2025-08-12

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.

Noble Stay Hotel (노블 스테이 (Noble Stay))

8.6Km 2024-12-22

19-7 , Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-445-7700

Noble Stay is a cutting-edge business hotel in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. It has 94 rooms, all finished in white and wood, and equipped with air purifiers and clothing stylers. In the top floor Sky Lounge you can take breakfast while enjoying fine views over the city. If provisions are needed, there’s a food alley and a supermarket nearby.

Duzon Hotel A (더존호텔A)

8.7Km 2024-12-22

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

Duzon Hotel A in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is located in Gwangju’s high-tech district where the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology and Government Complex 2 are based. The hotel is just 20 minutes from Gwangju Airport and KTX Songjeong-ri Station, while tourist destinations such as Damyang and Jangseong are also nearby. It is good for an accommodation for academic societies, Namdo tours, and golf trips.

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