Maru-o [Korea Quality] / 마루오(MARU-O) [한국관광 품질인증]

13.3Km 2024-06-26

5-8 , Baemet 3-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-331-0700

The Maru O Hotel is a business hotel in the heart of Naju Innovation City, Jeollanam-do, that has good facilities and is popular with both business travellers and tourists. The underground parking lot has an electric vehicle charging station, and both mobile phone chargers and tourist information for Naju and Jeonam is available at the front desk. Right in front of the hotel is Bitgaram Lake Park where visitors can take a pleasant walk. Naju KTX station and the Intercity Bus Terminal are 15 minutes away by car, and Naju’s Yeongsanpo Hongeo Street and Gomtang Street (famous for its restaurants!) are also nearby.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

13.4Km 2024-04-23

219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.

Coboc (커볶)

13.4Km 2024-02-13

161-7 Jiho-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Coboc, established in 2006, is a café located near the Jisan Recreation Area at the base of Mudeungsan Mountain. This café is particularly known for its stunning views, especially during sunset. Among its signature offerings are the Mudeungsan Gureum Coffee, a unique cheese cream coffee, and a bagel with chives and bacon. The Mudeungsan Gureum Coffee is distinctively topped with a white, soft cheese cream, reminiscent of the clouds that grace the mountain.

Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

13.6Km 2021-02-01

14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-0011

Opened in 2004, Hotel Mudeung Park is located at the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain. Situated in a leisure town measuring an impressive 495,000 m², the hotel is one of the representative hotels of Gwangju and is known for its high-quality facilities and services.

In addition to its posh guestrooms, Hotel Mudeung Park offers a myriad of facilities including a convention hall, a banquet hall, a business center, restaurants, a wine bar, a driving range, a bowling alley, and an observatory with a panoramic view of downtown Gwangju.

Mudeungsan Lift Monorail (Jisan Park) (무등산 리프트모노레일 (지산유원지))

13.6Km 2023-12-22

14-10 Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

To use the lift and monorail located at Jisan Park in Gwangju, visitors can purchase a ticket at the ticket office in the convenience store on the first floor and go up to the boarding area on the second floor. Get on the lift with a track length of 745 meters and an operating speed of 12 m/sec and climb for about 20 minutes while enjoying the scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain to arrive at Bitgoeul Station. From here, visitors can transfer to the monorail. Passengers can feel the thrill of riding toward the top on a monorail which can accommodate about 20 people at a time. A spectacular view of Mudeungsan Mountain will unfold in all directions. The view of Gwangju from Palgakjeong Observatory at the end of the monorail is a beautiful sight that visitors to Gwangju must see at least once as it is a famous attraction to enjoy the view of Gwangju.

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall (나주 금성관)

13.6Km 2021-08-17

8, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-8613

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall was a state-run guesthouse for government officials during the Joseon period. It was the venue for ceremonial praise rituals for the king, taking place on the first and 15th of each month, as well as banquets held in honor of visiting dignitaries. The building was constructed sometime between 1475 and 1479. The building was remodeled during the Japanese occupation, but was restored to its original design in 1977.

Mudeungsan National Park (무등산국립공원)

13.7Km 2023-11-14

29 Dongsan-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

Mudeungsan National Park is a mountain park lining the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyang-gun and Gwangju. Mudeungsan Mountain (1,186 meters) features three rock peaks called Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, also known as the “Jeongsang Three."

Mudeungsan’s gradual slope makes it an easy climb for all. Among the more majestic of these sites are the Seoseokdae, Gyubong, and Ipseokdae peaks. At the base of the mountain are several famous temples including Yaksasa, Jeungsimsa, and Wonhyosa Temples. Mudeungsan Mountain is also known for its beauty throughout the year. The autumn leaves around Gyubongam Hermitage and silver grass of Baengma Ridge are quite spectacular. In winter, snow and ice on the mountain create exquisite scenery as well.

Below the mountain, there are a variety of recreational facilities and tourist sites for visitors.

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

13.8Km 2023-01-25

35-1, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-221-2760

Jisan Recreation Area reopened around December 2016, resuming monorail operation after 11 years. The unique rattle of a monorail running on one rail gives passengers a thrill. If you ride the monorail, you can see the panoramic view of Gwangju and the top of Mudeungsan Mountain at a glance. The monorail starts on the mountainside, 50 meters away from the end point of the lift, along the forest road, and runs to and from the top of the mountain in Jisan Recreation Area, where the octagonal pavilion is located. After reopening, it became popular among the younger generation through social media and word of mouth as a unique amusement facility where you can enjoy thrills on Mudeungsan Mountain in Gwangju.

Naju Moksanaea (나주목사내아)

13.8Km 2021-09-30

13-10, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-332-6565

Naju Moksanaea was the private residence of Naju's moksa, the title of highest official in the region. This traditional hanok house was built in 1825 and follows the traditional hanok design of a wealthy aristocrat. It is recognized as Jeollanam-do Cultural Hertiage Material.

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café (향교길20카페)

13.8Km 2024-02-19

22-1 Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café is a hanok café located along the Hyanggyo-gil street in Naju. Visitors can enjoy beverages in a space that preserves the beauty of tradition through the renovation of hanok architecture. One of its signature items is the Naju bae ssalppang (Naju pear-shaped rice bread), a gluten-free dessert made by filling a rice dough, incorporating Naju pears, with cream. It pairs wonderfully with traditional Korean beverages such as hongsam ssanghwacha (red ginseng medicinal herb tea) and daechucha (jujube tea).

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