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Aritaum - Chosun Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 조선대)

Aritaum - Chosun Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 조선대)

0m    0     2024-04-23

147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

Gwangju Chungjang Festival (광주 추억의 충장축제)

582.1490592740421m    26826     2023-11-28

1 Seonam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4681

Every October, Gwangju Chungjang Festival takes place around the area of Chungjang-ro, a representative street in Gwangju where old history and fast changes exist together. The festival's main event, Chungjang World Parade, includes floats with various themes from the 13 districts of Gwangju. The street is recreated in various stages of changes between the 70s and the early 2000s. Visitors can also enjoy tea at old-style cafes or take black-and-white photos at a photo studio.

Asia Culture Center (국립아시아문화전당)

814.6116766696634m    4909     2023-01-03

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-1899-5566

The Asia Culture Center (ACC) is an international arts and cultural exchange organization aimed to promote Gwangju as Asia's central hub through the integration of past and present-day cultural arts as well as the development of futuristic and progressive arts. The center consists of ACC Culture Exchange, ACC Children, ACC Archive & Research, ACC Theater, and other facilities to support and foster innovation.

Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall (Yeoro) [Korea Quality] / 산수동 한옥체험시설(여로) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall (Yeoro) [Korea Quality] / 산수동 한옥체험시설(여로) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

890.2753537785038m    0     2021-03-25

16-17, Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

This hanok (traditional Korean house) guesthouse is located in a quiet residential area in Sansu-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju.
There are four rooms in total, all with ondol (under-the-floor heating system). Seoseokdae and Jungmeorijae rooms can accommodate up to 4, while Jangbuljae and Ipseokdae rooms have a maximum occupancy of 3. Reservations are made for one guest, and guests under age 5 can stay free of charge. Each room has an attached bathroom and is equipped with a refrigerator. A common washing machine is located in the outer restroom. Breakfast features a pumpkin porridge made by the owner. There are no separate parking spaces in the building, but visitors can use the public parking lot nearby. Traditional cultural programs offered on site include natural dye, rice cake making, hand mirror making with pressed flowers, sweet rice balls/puffs making, succulent plant pot making, candle making, and fan making.

Gwangju Culture Night (광주문화재야행)

Gwangju Culture Night (광주문화재야행)

920.5837508905545m    0     2023-11-22

38 Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-229-3070

Experience the history of Gwangju under the moonlight at Gwangju Culture Night. This cutural tourism festival offers a range of programs in the eight themes of nightscape, history tour, experience, exhibition, performance, food, marketplace, and accommodation.

Olive Young - Gwangju Chungjangro 1-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주충장로1가)

Olive Young - Gwangju Chungjangro 1-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주충장로1가)

1.0 Km    0     2024-04-22

105-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Namgwangju Market (남광주시장)

Namgwangju Market (남광주시장)

1.0 Km    111     2023-11-20

117 Yangnim-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-1101

Namgwangju Market formed naturally in the area around the old Namgwangju Station, selling everything from seafood and fresh produce to household items. The market suffered a lot when the train station was closed, but it is still very famous for fresh fish, which comes in every morning between 2 and 5 AM. Due to this, there are many raw fish restaurants in the area, with fresh fish and very affordable prices.

Gwangju Art Street (광주 예술의 거리)

Gwangju Art Street (광주 예술의 거리)

1.1 Km    32132     2020-06-19

24, Yesul-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-6160

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.

Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.

The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015.

May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장)

May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장)

1.1 Km    10078     2020-06-09

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-2082

Stretching from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government Office to the Geumnam-ro area, this famous plaza is where the landmark May 18th Democratic Uprising took place. In May 1980, the Jeollanam-do Provincial Government office building was the headquarters of the civil resistance movement and the scene of a number of rallies. The plaza has been officially known as the May 18 Democracy Square since 1996.

8 Seconds - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 충장로점)

8 Seconds - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 충장로점)

1.1 Km    0     2024-04-23

1F, 72, Singwang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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