Gwangsan Woori Mil Festival

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Gwangju > Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

Songjeong Station Market was opened in 1913, in connection with the opening of Gwangju-Songjeong Station. For many years, the market was the go-to-place for necessary items and produce, but with the increase of large marts in the 1990s, people began to visit traditional markets less and less. In ord

Lotte Outlets - Gwangju World Cup Branch

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Lotte Outlets - Gwangju Worldcup Branch is the first Lotte shopping outlet to provide famous local fashion brands at a lower price. It is connected to Lotte Mart - Worldcup Branch, so one can shop for both fashion and groceries at the same time. There are sports facilities near the store, including

Shinsegae Department Store - Gwangju Branch

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Shinsegae Department Store, located in Gwangju-si Seo-gu, offers a place of high-class shopping. A large lobby, a gallery and information center illustrate its convenience facilities for customers, while high-quality brand names fill the various shops for a refined shopping culture. Furthermore,

Yangdong Market

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Demo

Lotte Department Store - Gwangju Branch

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located in Dong-gu, Gwangju-si, the Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch houses the Lotte Cinema, themed restaurants, a cultural center, art gallery, travel agency, and more to complete a lifestyle culture.

Gwangju Daein Market (Daein Art Market) (광주 대인시장 (대인예술시장))

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju Daein Market first opened as a public market on May, 1959. Visitors and vendors decreased as the nearby station and terminal relocated as a course of urban planning. The market began bustling with people once more when artists began what is called a "bokdeokbang (real estate agency) project"

Gwangju Daein Market & Daein Art Market (광주 대인시장 / 대인예술시장)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Daein Market in Gwangju is a wonderul example of the changes traditional markets have gone through to remain relavent in the modern world. Originally the community center for all living needs, including produce and household goods, the market lost much interest in the mid-1990s with the influx of la

Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy

Gwangju > Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (built in 1578, the 11th year of King Seonjo) was established to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars through Mangcheonsa Shrine in Sanwol-ri, Bia-myeon, Gwangsan-gun. The location of the confucian academy was moved to it

Kimdaejung Convention Center

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It was built as part of the efforts to promote Gwangju’s competitiveness as a main trade city in northeast Asia to boost local economy and, particularly, tourism resour

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion (영산강문화관)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

With the slogan “Yeongsangang River, where Nature and Life Coexist,” Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion consists of an open space that blends well with the surrounding natural environment. The center provides a variety of educational programs and hands-on events, through which visitors can incr

Mugaksa Temple

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Mugaksa Temple, originally located in Yeouisan mountain, was a place where soldiers from Sangmu Military School went for peace and harmony. When Sangmu Military School relocated and part of Yeouisan Mountain became a 5.18 Memorial Park, the temple's location became part of the Park. Mugaksa Temp

5·18 Memorial Park

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The 5·18 Memorial Park was established to remember the May 18 Democratization Movement. Covering an area of 204,985㎡, the park houses various historical and cultural facilities, including the 5·18 Library, 5·18 Cultural Center, Education Center, Daedong Plaza, Owoldae Tower, a

Jeonpyeongje Reservoir (전평제)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Jeonpyeongje was a neglected reservoir for decades originally built to provide agricultural irrigation to farms in the Maewol-dong and Byeokjin-dong regions as well as to prevent both floods and droughts. Since 1999, the reservoir had been changed little by little into a rest area and in 2002 was de

Ssangam Park (쌍암공원)

Gwangju > Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

Ssangam Park is located in front of the Gwangju Institute of Science and technology within Cheomdanjigu (the high-technology district) in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Thanks to the beautiful lake at its center, the park is also known as “Lake Park.” The lake is surrounded with landscaped azaleas and pi

Pungam Reservoir (풍암저수지)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Pungam Reservoir was originally built in 1956 for agriculture, but was turned into a park in 1999 as part of the pilot program for developing parks nationwide. It is a popular resting area featuring traditional pavilions and wooden bridges.

Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

Gwangju > Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

Gwangju National Science Museum opened in 2013 to promote science by the government. The museum specializes in light and science with special spaceship shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hand-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about sc

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a major symbol of Gwangju. Designed to reflect the notion of ‘spreading far and wide’ the exterior is shaped like spokes of a wheel. When lit up, the stadium looks like a glowing dome. The ceiling and large ‘Y’-shaped pillars resemble a ‘Go,’ an instrument us

Dasomchae(다솜채)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

Gwangju > Gwangju Buk-gu・Gwangsan (Mudeungsan・Songjeong)

Built more than 80 years ago, Dasomchae is a 'hanok (traditional Korean house)' guesthouse located in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju-si. It has 12 guestrooms whose walls are covered with healthy, natural red clay. The blankets are filled with natural cotton for a good night's sleep. There are lots of grape

Holiday Inn Gwangju

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Holiday Inn Gwangju is located directly opposite the Kimdaejung Convention Center.The accommodation features 205 rooms and suites, full spa, fitness center and extensive wedding facilities.The Executive Lounge Bar located on the 10th floor provides an intimate and exclusive escape for those seek

Firenze Tourist Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located in the new center of culture in downtown Gwangju (also known as ‘Little Europe’) Firenze Hotel is a quality hotel with state-of-the-art facilities and a tasteful European interior decor emphasizing ‘smooth and modern design.’ The banquet room called ‘Althea&rsqu

FnT Hotel - Goodstay

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located in Sangmu zone, Gwangju, FNT Hotel will give travelers comfort. In the building, the restaurant, bar and Japanese style 'Ijakaya' offers the resting and comfort. Gwangju Biennale is held in Gwangju. Travelers who like the mountain tracking can climb Mudeungsan, the representative mou

Hotel Central

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Tourist Hotel Masters

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Tourist Hotel Masters, located in Gwangju, offers modern facilities, quality customer service, and modern guestrooms with an array of design concepts. For the convenience of guests, the hotel provides a comfortable business center in the lobby and offers traditionally brewed German beer and live mus

Ramada Plaza Gwangju

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Ramada Plaza Gwangju Hotel (established Oct. 2008) was thoroughly assessed by the famous Wyndham Hotel Group (USA) and received much praise for its luxurious design and wide assortment of facilities. As a result of the assessment the hotel was awarded the title of “Plaza,” a prestigious rank giv

Nox Hotel - Goodstay

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The business hotel Nox, located in the Sangmu District, the center of business and culture in Gwangju City, offers guests the cleanest, kindest hotel services. Featuring a high-class interior and a cozy atmosphere, the hotel guarantees comfortable relaxation for tourists. The hotel is just three min

Hotel The May - Goodstay

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Hotel The May, located in Seo-gu, Gwangju, is situated near Gwangju City Hall, attracting many business guests, as well as a cinema, supermarket, hospital and other convenient facilities. In addition, the 5.18 Memorial Park, which displays photos and information about the Gwangju democratization mov

Dubai Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju Dubai Hotel opened in September 2016. The 13-story building houses 85 rooms of different types such as double, twin rooms, and suites. In all rooms, double beds are king-sized and bathrooms are equipped with a whirlpool bathtub. Each room is decorated uniquely so that visitors can look forwa