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ABC-Mart - Gwangju Chungjang-ro 2(i)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 광주충장로2가)

ABC-Mart - Gwangju Chungjang-ro 2(i)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 광주충장로2가)

218.6M    2024-04-22

89-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)

Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)

230.8M    2025-08-13

94 Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

J-hope Hope World
This street was created to commemorate K-pop stars from Gwangju. Within the street, there are murals depicting singers' album jackets, benches decorated with song titles, handprints, and sculptures. After j-hope personally stopped by the bench decorated with the theme of a BTS song and posted a proof shot, it became a holy place for fans. It is one of the essential courses that 'ARMY' cannot miss because he left a message of appreciation and impressions of visiting this place.

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

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

250.3M    2024-04-23

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

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Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔)

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔)

255.9M    2024-11-28

369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang is the second Ramada Plaza in Gwangju with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain and Gwanjucheon Stream. The hotel has spacious 95 rooms with facilities including a fitness center, male-only sauna and more. Convention Center with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain, lounge and entertainment facilities with a trendy style provide guests with the comfort for any type of travel. 

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

279.1M    2024-01-03

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

295.1M    2024-11-14

20-2 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

300.6M    2023-11-28

7 Seoseopyeong-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-676-4486

Yangnim History & Culture Village is located in the area where Western items and ideas first entered Gwangju over 100 years ago. As such, the neighborhood has a unique collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional hanok houses. There are also many houses of Christian missionaries, who facilitated the advancement of medicine and education in Gwangju. Some areas, such as Penguin Village, have been decorated with murals and outdoor exhibitions to promote art and tourism, helping the elderly locals to make a living.

Gwangju Cinema (광주극장)

Gwangju Cinema (광주극장)

304.3M    2025-08-13

10 Chungjang-ro 46beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Cinema opened in 1935 as an artistic and independent film theater and is the sole single-screen cinema to operate in Korea. In the past, the cinema mainly focused on Korean-focused productions such as pansori, but also screen Japanese films to increase business.

Geomok Hanjeongsik (거목한정식)

Geomok Hanjeongsik (거목한정식)

341.4M    2024-02-13

3-6 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 364beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-672-0333

Geomok Hanjeongsik is a restaurant that specializes in Namdo-style hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote). Offering a singular menu item, hanjeongsik, guests select their preferred price range and the number of diners, and the dishes are prepared accordingly. A unique feature of this establishment is the seasonal variety of side dishes, ensuring a different culinary experience with each visit. Emphasizing health, the restaurant avoids strong-tasting chemical seasonings. Set in a converted hanok (traditional Korean house), Geomok Hanjeongsik provides a traditional atmosphere, enhancing the dining experience.

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))

358.9M    2025-08-06

197 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple, a branch temple of Suncheon Seonggwangsa Temple, is part of the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Gwangju. Bustling with visitors, the temple offers various events, cultural activities, and Buddhist ceremonies for visitors.