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Olive Young - Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주송정역)

Olive Young - Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주송정역)

15.9Km    2024-04-22

1F, 207, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Hyusimjeong (휴심정)

15.9Km    2024-03-07

611-25 Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Hyusimjeong is a multicomplex complete with Second One, a bakery cafe; Oat, a restaurant offering fusion cuisine; a pop-up store zone; and a gallery; all surrounded by a large garden, creating the perfect location for rest. The garden appears to be in bloom all year round thanks to the advanced landscaping that mixes over 28 species of trees and 30 species of flowering grasses.

Hwasun Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (화순 고인돌군 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Hwasun Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (화순 고인돌군 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

16.4Km    2020-06-04

Goindol 1-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-379-3178

The Hwasun Dolmen Site is located near the waterfalls of the mountain pass linking Dogok-myeon of Hyosan-ri and Chunnyang-myeon of Daesin-ri. According to experts, 135 of the 980 stones in Dogok-myeon Hyosan-ri are dolmen. There are also about 100 damaged stone tables that still maintain their original form.

What makes the Hwasun dolmens special is that in such a small district there are as many as 596 dolmen, including Korea’s biggest stone table. Acknowledging the importance of the cultural assets, the Hwasun Dolmen Site was registered as World Heritage No. 997 in year 2000 along with Gochang and Ganghwa Dolmens.

Yeongsangang River (영산강)

Yeongsangang River (영산강)

16.6Km    2020-05-19

Gaedongsingi-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2820

Yeongsangang River (136 kilometers) is the shortest of the four major rivers in Korea. The river starts from Yongchubong Peak (560m) located in Yong-myeon in Damyang, Jeollanam-do. It runs through Damyang, Gwangju, Naju, and Yeongam and eventually flows into the Yellow Sea in Mokpo through the estuary bank.

The river also faces some environmental challenges, including extreme weather events that cause flooding, leading to ecosystem loss and habitat degradation. In December 1981, a dam was built and the damage was significantly reduced. The government has also introduced the Four Major Rivers Restoration Project in 2009 with the objective of restoring the rivers while achieving regional development. Under this project, a significant amount of budget was allocated for resolving problems plaguing the Yeongsangang River.

YangDongHo Traditional House (Hanok 152) / 양참사댁(양동호 가옥 / 한옥152)

YangDongHo Traditional House (Hanok 152) / 양참사댁(양동호 가옥 / 한옥152)

16.8Km    2025-03-05

24 , Darasil-gil, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4200-6789

Yangchamsa House, also known as Yangdongho House, is a hanok stay in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do - a 300-year-old yangban dwelling now designated a national folk cultural asset. There are five guestrooms of different sizes in the anchae and sarangchae. The house hosts exhibitions and concerts from time to time, and can be hired for weddings, banquets or workshops. There’s a traditional cultural experience program. Nearby must-visit places are Hakjae Old House and Hwasun Dolmen Site in the village, and Unjusa Temple (a 15-minute drive away).

Myeonangjeong Pavilion (면앙정)

Myeonangjeong Pavilion (면앙정)

17.3Km    2025-01-09

382-11 Myeonangjeong-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Myeonangjeong Pavilion is located on the slopes of Jebongsan Mountain in Damyang-gun. The pavilion was constructed in 1533 by Song Sun (1493-1583), who built it as a place for writing poems. After its construction, the pavilion served as a meeting place for scholars and intellectuals and was even frequented by Lee Hwang (1501-1570), a representative Confucian scholar who is pictured on the 1,000 won bill.

The roof of Myeonangjeong Pavilion was originally made of reeds, straw, grass and other materials which could not withstand the elements. After several repairs, the building was developed into the wooden structure that it is today.

From the back of the pavilion, you can see the mountain range and open wide fields; renowned scholars’ poems are engraved on the wooden panels that decorate the pavilion walls.

Donggok Museum of Art (동곡미술관)

Donggok Museum of Art (동곡미술관)

17.3Km    2024-12-17

37 Eodeung-daero 529beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Donggok Museum of Art, opened in December 2020, a two-story building has exhibition halls, educational rooms, a sculpture park and more. There are rest areas to relax after enjoying arts, as well as spaces for visitors to find their creativity.

Olive Young - Gwangju Seonun District Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주선운지구점)

18.0Km    2024-06-26

418, Eodeung-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Baegasan Recreational Forest (백아산자연휴양림)

Baegasan Recreational Forest (백아산자연휴양림)

18.9Km    2024-02-20

353 Suyang-ro, Baega-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

Baegasan Recreational Forest, opened in 1996, is a natural recreational area situated near Donghwa Grotto, at the foot of Baegasan Mountain (Elevation 810 meters). The area boasts picturesque landscapes with rocky cliffs and clear streams. Along with walking trails, the recreation forest offers accommodation facilities such as great lawn, fitness training grounds, and pensions. It attracts many hikers with its hiking course leading to the summit of Baegasan Mountain.

Chojeom Stay [Korea Quality]스테이 초점[한국관광 품질인증]

Chojeom Stay [Korea Quality]스테이 초점[한국관광 품질인증]

19.1Km    2023-05-23

33-6 , Dangga-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4892-3473

Chojeom Stay is a hanok guesthouse in the innermost part of a small village in Naju, Jeollanam-do. The old house, which has been renovated, comprises a living room, kitchen,  bedroom space and a raised-floor numaru where guests can enjoy a quiet hour while brewing tea. The spacious yard contains an outdoor fire place that creates a sentimental time, and an open-air tub where you can bathe in warm water while cool breezes rustle the trees. The outdoor shoes lined up by the side of the yard are somehow touching.