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Gwangju Songjeong Station
Gwangju(Gwangsan-gu)

Songjeong Station (Gwangju Songjeong Station) is located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju-si. The station serves the KTX train from Yongsan Station and the Honamseon Line from Mokpo Station. It also operates an intercity bus stop, allowing tourists to move to other areas easily.

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Geumnam-ro Street
Gwangju(Dong-gu)

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 their sadness and give support for the sublimation of the nation. In modern times, the street serves as a meeting space for citizens, with an underground shopping mall and a plaza beneath a fountain, where events and performances freely take place. * Total length: 2.3㎞

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Saebyeok Hanggu
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

All fish sold at this restaurant is delivered directly from fishing boats. The fish is stored in tanks with 25 tons of seawater in order to keep the fish alive and healthy until they are needed. It serves seafood with the principle of “small profits and quick returns”. The owner-chef has 20 years of experience, and the employees excel in customer service.

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Nox Hotel - Goodstay
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

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 minutes’ drive from Gwangju City Hall, governmental offices, and the Kimdaejung Convention Center; ten minutes from Gwangju Airport; and fifteen minutes from the KTX Songjeong Station. In addition, the hotel offers a simple breakfast free of charge for all its guests, and free Internet and WiFi in all its rooms. Moreover, facilities for copying, printing, and faxing are available at the hotel.

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Firenze Tourist Hotel
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

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’ (the national flower of Korea) is a great place for important meeting between friends, family, or business colleagues.

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Gwangju Summer Universiade
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Universiade Gwangju 2015, a combination of passion with culture, sports, education and harmony of students from all across the world, will be held in July, 2015 in Gwangju.Universiade Gwangju 2015 will last a total of 12 days from July 3 to July 14 at the Gwangju Universiade Main Stadium (World Cup Stadium) and other stadiums in Gwangju, across Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongbuk-do province. About 20,000 participants (including athletes and officials) from 170 countries will take part in this event, which comprised of 13 compulsory sports and 8 optional sports as well as other related event such as Market Street, Universiade Park, Athletes Village Cultural events, FISU Gala∙Eve festival and the 2015 FISU Conference. 

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U-Square
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

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7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival
Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Held every October, the 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival is one of Gwangju’s most representative festivals. The festival theme is the 1970s and 80s and creating a nostalgic atmosphere with various performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs.During the festival, the streets in the venue are made to be similar to the scene of 70s and 80s. The 7080 Chungjang Recollection Festival hosts various programs such as a street parade, alumni reunions, intangible cultural asset performances, and more. 

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Hwasun Dalmaji Heukdubu
Gwangju(Gwangsan-gu)

This restaurant specializes in black dubu (tofu) dishes like heukdubu bossam (steamed pork with black dubu), heukdubu tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork with black dubu), and biji pajeon (spring onion and dubu curd pancake). It is particularly famous for its heukdubu made in the traditional way using black beans and bossam dishes. The steamed pork with dubu nicely combines the softness of black dubu and the chewiness of the pork. A slice of steamed pork and some old kimchi are eaten together with the nutty black dubu. The old kimchi, seasoned vegetables, mustard leaf kimchi, fresh green peppers and traditional doenjang are delicious with a deep flavor of the Namdo region. Those who don’t enjoy meat can order heukdubu (black dubu), which is still warm right out of the mold. Enjoy the dubu with the dressing flavored with various seasonings and vegetables.

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5·18 Memorial Park
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

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, and other memorial sculpture and monuments. The park is also home to Mugaksa Temple and walking paths.

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