Hwasun Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (화순 고인돌군 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.3Km 2020-06-04

Goindol 1-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-379-3178

The Hwasun Dolmen Site is located near the waterfalls of the mountain pass linking Dogok-myeon of Hyosan-ri and Chunnyang-myeon of Daesin-ri. According to experts, 135 of the 980 stones in Dogok-myeon Hyosan-ri are dolmen. There are also about 100 damaged stone tables that still maintain their original form.

What makes the Hwasun dolmens special is that in such a small district there are as many as 596 dolmen, including Korea’s biggest stone table. Acknowledging the importance of the cultural assets, the Hwasun Dolmen Site was registered as World Heritage No. 997 in year 2000 along with Gochang and Ganghwa Dolmens.

Bulhoesa Temple (Naju) (불회사(나주))

12.7Km 2024-02-19

1224-142 Dado-ro, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Bulhoesa Temple is a temple located in the middle of Deongnyongsan Mountain. It exudes a simple yet devout atmosphere. Behind it lies a beautiful forest of camellia trees. At the entrance of the temple, there are two stone Jangseung figures estimated to have been made around 1719. Jangseung is a traditional Korean cultural symbol believed to ward off evil spirits, and they are sculpted with comical expressions, providing an amusing sight for visitors.

1913 Songjeong Station Market (1913송정역시장)

13.0Km 2023-11-28

13 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-1914

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 supermarts in the 1990s, people began to visit traditional markets less and less. In order to increase the liveliness of Songjeong Station Market and showcase the difference between modern marts and a traditional market, the entire space was redesigned around the theme of time.

The newly redesigned 1913 Songjeong Station Market, located just across the street from Gwangju-Songjeong KTX Station, has a bright appearance with modern-styled architecture and signboards detailing the history of the various shops. Visitors can enjoy all the classic market foods here, such as hotteok (hot griddle cakes), gyeran bap (rice with egg), and eomuk (fish cake).

Olive Young - Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주송정역)

13.2Km 2024-04-22

1F, 207, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Aura Hotel (광주 아우라 비즈니스 호텔)

13.2Km 2024-12-22

28 , Songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-0060~0061

The Aura Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is a business hotel directly opposite KTX Songjeong Station, which offers clean and comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms and an elegant atmosphere. Transport connections are good, with Gwangju Airport and Gwangju 2nd Ring Road just 10 minutes away, Must-visit Gwangju sights Songjeong Tteokgalbi Street, 1913 Songjeong Old Market, and Songjeong 5-Day Market are also nearby.

MADRID Business Hotel Gwnagju (유)한성 마드리드 광주호텔)

13.3Km 2024-12-22

11 , Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-941-0500

The Madrid Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is right across from KTX Gwangju Songjeong Station, and not far from Gwangju Airport, giving excellent transport access. Nearby tourist destinations include the Sangmu shopping and business district, Kimdaejung Convention Center, Songjeong Tteokgalbi Street, and the 1913 Songjeong Station Market. It is also easy to move to Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Sochon Industrial Complex, Naju Innovation City, etc. The hotel was used as the headquarters hotel for the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, and received good reviews for its neat and clean facilities and friendly service.

Songjeong Tteokgalbi 1hojeom (송정떡갈비 1호점)

13.3Km 2024-03-12

1 Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Songjeong Tteokgalbi 1hojeom is a tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties) specialty restaurant established in 1976. Located in Songjeong-dong Tteokgalbi Street, it stands out among the twenty or so eateries in the area as a renowned dining destination. The tteokgalbi here boasts a tender texture, made by blending high-quality beef and pork, and it is known for its affordable price. A highlight of dining here is the complimentary bone broth soup served alongside the tteokgalbi, a dish made by simmering pork bones and radish for hours.

Gwangju Songjeong-dong Tteokgalbi Street (광주 송정동 떡갈비 골목)

13.3Km 2023-11-22

Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Tteokgalbi Street in Gwangju Songjeong-dong is lined with around 20 restaurants specalizing in tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The area is a popular place to eat for locals and tourists alike, with many people visiting both during the week and the weekend. The tteokgalbi here stands out from tteokgalbi found in other regions in a few ways. Most places use 100% beef in the patties, but Songjeong-dong tteokgalbi uses a mix of beef and pork. This change was made in the 90s in order to keep the prices the same during a tough financial season. The restaurants here also serve a bone broth soup with the meal, made from boiling pork bones with kelp and radish for over a long period of time.

Dasomchae (다솜채)

13.3Km 2024-12-22

27 , Naesang-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-70-8830-7700

Dasomchae in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is a guesthouse in an 80-year-old hanok with a spacious yard. All rooms have red clay walls and natural cotton bedding is provided. The yard contains many elegant locust, plum,and other fruit trees, and summertime brings the lovely sight of trumpet creepers winding round the chimney. The location is convenient for transport as it’s only a 10-minute drive to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Unjusa Temple (운주사)

13.4Km 2022-07-25

91-44, Cheontae-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-374-0660

Unjusa Tmeple was called Bibosa Temple during the late Silla Period. However, during excavation work that took place between 1984 and 1989, it was discovered to have been built long before that during the early Goryeo period. The temple fell into disrepair after the Imjin War (1592-1598), but was partly restored in the 1800s by Monk Seoldamjau. Unjusa Temple’s famous heritages include the Nine-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 796), Shrine of Stone Buddha (Treasure No. 797), and Cylindrical Multi-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 798).

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