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Gwangju Kimchi Town

광주김치타운

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60, Kimchi-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Kimchi Town is dedicated to kimchi, Korea's representative food. Visitors have the opportunity to not only learn about the history and culture of kimchi but also experience making this dish first-hand. Another popular program available is the kimchi tasting experince, with a variety of kimchi kept fresh and ready to eat through a HACCP-certified system.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Activities: [Kimchi making program]
Eligible: Children, teenagers, adults
Registration: Online or via phone
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-8222
Closed: [Museum] Mondays, Jan. 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Hours: [Museum]
March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:30
* Last admission 30min before closing.

Updated 2019.11.06

Admission Fees

Free admission / Fees apply for programs

Available Facilities

* Kimchi Museum (Inquiries: +82-62-673-8402)
* Kimchi HACCP-certified Storage
* Kimchi Experience Center

Restrooms

Available

Korean Info. Service

Guided tour available
- Inquiries: +82-62-613-8222
* Groups of 10 or more people must make an inquiry at least one week in advance
- Schedule: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Reservation Info. for Natives

Advanced inquiry required for groups of 40 people or more.

Access

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[Train]
Take a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju-Songjeong Station

[Bus]
Take Bus Jinwol78 and get off at Gwangju Kimchi Town Bus Stop.

60, Kimchi-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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