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Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

16.8Km    64114     2024-09-11

111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3992

Gwangju Kimchi Festival is held to promote one of Korea's most famous specialties, kimchi. The festival offers diverse kimchi-related programs and entertaining events. Visitors can learn about how to make award-winning kimchi, and purchase kimchi at great prices.

Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

16.8Km    65390     2019-07-13

353, Bangjang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-394-5523

Situated between Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mountain. The recreational park is located on the mid-slope of Bangjangsan Mountain. Many species of wild flowers and broad-leaved trees are distributed all over Bangjangsan Recreational Forest where an exciting paragliding contest takes place annually. This is a great place to unpack and take a break for one or two days as it has accommodation facilities, promenades and trekking courses as well as a small area for splashing in the water. It takes approximately three hours to the mountain's summit from the recreational forest. In addition, there is a trekking path that leads to the Seokjeong Hot Springs on the way down the mountain.

Dubai hotel [Korea Quality] / 두바이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Dubai hotel [Korea Quality] / 두바이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.9Km    271     2020-09-09

47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-10-5094-1400

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 forward to something new every time they visit. The overall bright and light interior design in white, and the luxurious chandelier and indirect lighting, take the elegance of the hotel to the next level. Valet parking and breakfast are provided without charge; breakfast, which is American buffet with Korean dishes, is served from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. All staff members of Dubai Hotel put cleanness and friendliness first to keep the place pleasant and comfortable. From the hotel, it takes about 10 minutes by car to Gwangju Airport; 15 minutes to KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong Station; and 10 minutes to U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal. Kim Daejung Convention Center and 5·18 Memorial Park are close, and Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance. Trips to nearby regions such as Mokpo, Naju, Muan, and Hampyeong are also easy.

Songhak Hanjeongsik (송학한정식)

16.9Km    6275     2019-06-12

101, Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-385-3333

Songhak Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant with a history of over 20 years. The spacious interior makes it a perfect venue for hosting large events. Moreover, the restaurant was recognized for "The Most Delicious Food" by the Gwangju Metroplitan City for two consecutive years.

Olive Young - Gwangju Catholic Peace Broadcasting Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주평화방송)

Olive Young - Gwangju Catholic Peace Broadcasting Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주평화방송)

16.9Km    0     2024-04-18

75, Sangmusimin-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Bujji (부찌)

Bujji (부찌)

16.9Km    62     2024-04-07

15, Seongsan 2-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-563-3626

This is a place where you can taste duck meat and the representative dish budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The most famous menu is sausage stew.

Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정)

Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정)

17.0Km    14897     2021-05-14

232, Songgangjeong-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Songgangjeong pavilion is located in Wongang-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. It was registered as Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 1 on January 29, 1972.

Joseon dynasty poet Jeong Cheol (pen name, Songgang) composed his famed poem “Samiingok” from this pavilion. Next to it presently stands the Samingok memorial stone. The two structures at this site, Hwanbyeonkdang and Sigyeongjeong, are collectively referred to as the “Relics of Jeong Songgang.”

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

17.0Km    31955     2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-376-5197

May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.

Olive Young - Gwangju 518 Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주518공원)

Olive Young - Gwangju 518 Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주518공원)

17.1Km    0     2024-04-18

90, Sangmuminju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

17.2Km    4960     2020-04-17

68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-383-7575

Hotel Central is an affordable tourist hotel located in the city center of Gwangju. The hotel aims to meet every need of today's modern travelers, from high-speed internet to safety and comfort.