5.1Km 41129 2020-07-08
48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5337
Gwangju History & 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. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Gwangju and Jeollanam-do.
First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.
5.2Km 2151 2023-11-22
377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-350-4792
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival takes place along the themed walking paths next to Yeongsangang River with a range of walking programs and photo spots.
5.2Km 0 2024-07-17
377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
The Yeongsangang River Bike Road, stretching 133 kilometers along the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a scenic route. It winds past notable landmarks including the Seungchonbo Reservoir, Najudaegyo Bridge, Yeongsanpo Port, Hwangpo sailboat, Natural Dyeing Culture Center, and Naru Village. Along the path, riders can enjoy five of the most picturesque spots in Yeongsan. The starting point of the route, the Yeongsangang River Bike Road Information Center, provides free bicycle rentals and bike safety training.
5.3Km 11140 2021-05-24
235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210
Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.
5.3Km 0 2023-11-28
111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114
Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.
In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.
5.3Km 0 2024-04-23
1F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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5.3Km 0 2024-04-18
932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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5.3Km 0 2024-04-18
2F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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5.3Km 0 2024-06-27
932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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5.3Km 0 2024-04-18
39, Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
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