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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,

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 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

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

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,

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

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

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

Gwangju Folk Museum (광주시립민속박물관)

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness of them. The museum displays the rich and colorful lif

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a major symbol of Gwangju. Designed to reflect the notion of ‘spreading far and wide’ the exterior is shaped like spokes of a wheel. When lit up, the stadium looks like a glowing dome. The ceiling and large ‘Y’-shaped pillars resemble a ‘Go,’ an instrument us

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Central

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

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

FnT Hotel - Goodstay

Gwangju > Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Located in Sangmu zone, Gwangju, FNT Hotel will give travelers comfort. In the building, the restaurant, bar and Japanese style 'Ijakaya' offers the resting and comfort. Gwangju Biennale is held in Gwangju. Travelers who like the mountain tracking can climb Mudeungsan, the representative mou