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CU - Yongbong Sarang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu용봉사랑점)

7.0Km    2024-06-28

42, Yongju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

7.2Km    2020-06-09

Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-266-0032

Gwangjuho Lake is located at the base of the Mudeungsan Mountain, which creates a beautiful view. Many people come to the lake not only for the relaxing setting, but also for fishing. Near the upper stream of the lake there are beautiful arbors built during the Joseon dynasty that display the traditional garden culture of that time. One of these arbors is the Sikyeongjeong Pavilion, a historic site written about by Jeong Cheol, a famous statesman and poet during Joseon dynasty.

Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

7.4Km    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.

Olive Young - Gwangju Yongbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주용봉지구)

Olive Young - Gwangju Yongbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주용봉지구)

7.4Km    2024-04-18

39, Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔)

H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔)

7.4Km    2024-11-20

10-6 Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

H1 Hotel Gwangju is a business hotel that provides the comfort of a hotel with the cozy feeling of home. Offering a variety of room options to suit the diverse preferences of the guests, the hotel features a unique interior, neat and convenient facilities, affordable prices, and exceptional services. Guests can also enjoy various cultural activities or unwind at the rooftop swimming pool.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

7.4Km    2025-08-12

Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7891

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park is an ecological park located near the banks of Gwangjuho Lake, featuring a Nature Observation Center, Nature Learning Center, Lawn Area, and Waterside Wetland. The park is home to around 170,000 wildflowers and over 3,000 trees, offering opportunities to observe various flora and fauna up close. Visitors can witness diverse birds thriving in the wetlands.

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)

7.4Km    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.

Pyeongchon Ceramics Workshop (평촌도예공방)

Pyeongchon Ceramics Workshop (평촌도예공방)

7.6Km    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.

Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

7.7Km    2025-07-11

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-531-7783

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements. 

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

7.7Km    2023-11-28

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.