Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

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,

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

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

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

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

Gwangju Riverside Eco Park (185,124m²) is divided into themed districts and features a natural observation center, an eco-experience center, and more. In the flower district, visitors can see more than 170,000 kinds of wild flowers including azaleas, forsythia, smile rosebay, roses, royal azale

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village

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

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 Punam stream that runs through th

Mudeungsan National Park

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Mudeungsan Nationtl Park (무등산국립공원) is a mountain at the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyang-gun and Gwangju. Mt. Mudeungsan (1,186m) features three rock peaks called Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, also known as the “Jeongsang Three."Mudeungsan’s gradual slope makes it an easy c

Jeungsimsa Temple

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun in 517 (Silla Kingdom), the temple was remodeled by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo Dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (

Uijae Museum of Korean Art

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Uijae Museum of Korean Art was established in memory of the famous Korean artist Heo Baekryeon. Construction of the museum ended in December, 1999, but the museum wasn’t officially opened until November 17th, 2001. Built to mimic the curve of a gently sloping road, the museum’s unique design

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Jueangjeolli cliffs are rock pillars of various hexagonal shapes that seem as if they were hand carved. The Jusangjeolli cliffs of Mudeungsan Mountain consist of Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, and Gyubong Rocks formed about 70 million years ago. Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rocks are both of a distinct pillar

May 18th National Cemetery

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

The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mt. Mudeungsan, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburi

Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

The Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil is square-shaped to express the image of Mudeungsan Mountain which is a massive native symbol of Gwangju. Also, it shows their wish for Gwangju to improve with the incorruptible and righteous spirit of citizens of Gwangju.

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

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

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

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

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel boasts 20 years of tradition in the great location of Dong-gu Gyerim-dong (in front of the former Gyerim-dong City Hall Office), and is known as the best "business hotel with expert Korean cuisine.” It has clean and comfortable guestrooms, other convenient facili

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

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