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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

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

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

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

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

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

Gwangju Family Land

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

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well as recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a sledge park. Spanning 290 acres of land, it is the largest urban amusement park in all of Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces. The amusem

Gwangju National Museum

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

Gwangju National Museum collects and preserves cultural relics from Jeollanam-do. The exhibits are grouped in seven categories according to period and type. The Prehistoric Hall displays stone age tools from the Paleolithic Era, Neolithic Era, and Bronze Ages, as well as other relics from the early

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

Gwangju Museum of Art

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

The Gwangju Museum of Art was established on August 1st, 1992 and has been under the management of the Gwangju Biennale Committee ever since the opening of the Biennale Hall in 1995 and the incorporation of the Biennale Support Headquarters in 1996.On display at the museum are 560 pieces of artwork

Gwangju Culture & Art Center (광주문화예술회관)

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

Gwangju Culture & Art Center is located in the northeast of Gwangju-si and includes a range of representative cultural pieces from ancient times to the modern era. The Art Center is affiliated with several museums nearby including the Gwangju National Museum, Jungoe Park, the Municipal Folk Museum,

Jungoe Park Culture Belt

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

Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a folk museum, an education center, and a biennale showroom in the Biennale & Museum section of the park. Moreover, the Grand Park section has various rides and amusement facilities. The park is also famous for its beautiful

Banana Hotel - Goodstay

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

Located in Gwangju City, the Banana Hotel offers various convenient services including 24-hour room service and a clean environment. All the guestrooms are well-equipped, including WiFi, and the hotel provides foreign language services, too. As the hotel is only 10 minutes’ drive from Mudeungs

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

Hotel Central

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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

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

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