Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel

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

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.

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

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,

Geumnam-ro Street

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Geumnam-ro Street used to be in the government office quarters, and is now the center of the city's finacial sphere, with many banks, insurance companies and public offices lining the street. During the May 18 Movement, the citizens gathered at Geumnam-ro Steet and marched together to express th

Gwangju Art Street

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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, wri

Chungjang-ro Street

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Named after the posthumous title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, Chungjang-ro Street was the site of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Today, it is Gwangju’s major fashion district, comparable with Myeongdong Street of Seoul. The streets of Chungjang-ro are lined with shopping malls, clothing

Asia Culture Center

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

A Window of Asian Culture Facing the World The Asia Culture Center (ACC) is an international arts and cultural exchange organization that produces new, future-oriented results through the convergence of Asia’s past and present arts and culture with innovative ideas and beliefs. Having the cont

May 18 Democracy Square

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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 an

Asia Culture Center

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

ACC Performance is a platform for contemporary performing arts in Asia. Serving as a platform for the creation and distribution of performing arts projects focusing on Asia, ACC Performance seeks to establish itself as an international hub bridging Korea, Asia, and the rest of the world. It offers o

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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, wh

House of Choi Seung-hyo

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The House of Choi Seung-hyo is a traditional residential building located on the southeastern slopes of Yangrimsan Mountain. Choi Sang-hyeon was an activist who offered his attic as a place of refuge for other activists. Since the building was constructed in the 1920s, it offers a valuable glimpse i

Sajik Park

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Saji Park is well landscaped with various trees and flower beds. Around April 15th every year, cherry blossoms are in full bloom creating a splendid scene. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park ha

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place of 23 missionaries who brought Christianity to Gwangju and led the movement to free the nation from under Japanese colonial rule. Yangnim-dong in Gwangju Metropolitan City was the main area in which Priest Bae Yu-ji and Dr. Clement Owen

Hiddink Motel - Goodstay

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

Hiddink Motel is just 3 minutes’ walk from Gwangju Station and a stone’s throw from many excellent restaurants, so guests can enjoy sampling Jeollanam-do’s tasty cuisine and get around easily by public transport. Mudeungsan, the great mountain in the southwestern region of Korea, o

IAM Guesthouse - Goodstay

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

Located in Gwangju City, the IAM Guesthouse offers a clean and cozy atmosphere that is perfect for guests seeking relaxation. The guesthouse aims to help guests create great memories during their stay and also provides a free breakfast service. As it is situated opposite Gwangju Station, guests can

Byulbam Guesthouse - Goodstay

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

Providing all the comforts of home, Byulbam Guesthouse welcomes guests seeking a break from their busy routine and travelers on other business. Its owner transformed a small old house into the ideal guesthouse to provide guests with a calm, comfortable, memorable stay. The guesthouse has a large gar

Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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 hav

Hiddink Continental Tourist Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located at the center of Gangju, cultural capital of Korea, Hotel Hiddink Continental was built at the birthplace of the famous musician Jung Yul Sung, one of the 3 greatest Chinese revolutionary music composers. In 2002, the hotel also had the privilege of hosting the Taeguk Warriors, led by Guus H

Ariene Guesthouse (아리네게스트하우스) [한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Shin Yang Park Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Situated in Mt. Mudeung, Shin Yang Park Hotel is a destination recommended for those who wish to get away from the city and relax among beautiful natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Gwangju City from the hotel and explore Mt. Mudeung by following the hiking trail next to the h

Hotel Mudeung Park

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Opened in 2004, Hotel Mudeung Park is a five-star hotel located at the foot of Mt. Mudeung. Situated in a leisure town measuring an impressive 495,000m², the hotel is one of the representative hotels of Gwangju and is known for its high-quality facilities and services. Whether it be a Korean-st

Prado Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Hotel Prado is located in the center of the new downtown area of Gwangju, where romance and aesthetics prevail. It is an ideal location for guests who wish to experience Namdo’s delicious food culture or visit Gwangju’s historical sites.