Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)

4.9 Km 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.

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

4.9 Km 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.

Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

4.9 Km 3600 2022-04-06

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-0884

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 Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.

Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.

Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관)

4.9 Km 24282 2023-11-28

110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-570-7000

Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju National Museum’s goal is to conserve cultural values through the collection and preservation of historical and valuable artifacts found in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do regions as well as make contributions to the community through continuous research, exhibition, and education. With over 130,000 artifacts as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum aims to provide an enjoyable cultural center for visitors.

Greengreenhae (그린그린해)

4.9 Km 180 2021-03-19

62, Songjeong-ro 15beon-gil Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
+82-10-8620-6592

This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. The representative menu is Grapefruit Ade. Enjoy various types of beverages.

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong (전통찻집 풍경)

5.0 Km 0 2023-12-22

96 Unyong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong in Gwangju specializes in serving rich and savory traditional Korean tea. The interior is decorated in white and wood tones, creating a cozy atmosphere. From the entrance to every corner of the room, there are plants that have been cared for by the store owner, allowing visitors to feel more at ease as they enter the tea house. The drinks are served in a neat tea cup, and their most recommended tea is the house-brewed ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea). Furthermore, it sells a variety of traditional teas that are great to savor leisurely while resting such as daechu cha (jujube tea), a unique tea with a sweet aftertaste and is known to help treat insomnia; and saenggang cha (ginger tea) with an addition of honey or malt syrup, among others.

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

5.0 Km 0 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.

Songjeong Tteokgalbi 1hojeom (송정떡갈비 1호점)

5.0 Km 16519 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.

MADRID Business Hotel Gwnagju [Korea Quality] / 유)한성 마드리드 광주호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.1 Km 0 2020-12-24

11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

MADRID Gwangju Hotel located across from Gwangju Songjeong Station KTX is close to Gwangju Airport, City Hall, Kimdaejung Convention Center, and such popular areas allowing guests traveling on foot to easily visit. It also provides a pleasant environment as a business hotel as it is easy to visit Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Sochon Industrial Complex, Hanam Industrial Complex, and Nuju Innovation City. As a new hotel opened in October 2016, it stood out as the headquarters hotel of the 2019 World Swimming Championships and is one of the top popular hotels in Gwangju with its clean facilities and friendly service.

Gwangju Aura Hotel [Korea Quality] / 광주 아우라 비즈니스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.2 Km 11 2020-12-29

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

The Aura Hotel is a business hotel located just across from the KTX Songjeong Station. It provides excellent proximity and accessibility to various transportation facilities, as it is located 10 minutes from Gwangju Airport, 5 minutes from KTX Songjeong Station, 5 minutes from Gwangju Subway Songjeong Station, and 10 minutes from Gwangju 2sunhwan-ro. Also, Songjeong Tteokgalbi Special Street, 1913 Songjeong Old Market, and Songjeong 5-day Market are close to the hotel, allowing you to enjoy food and sightseeing conveniently. The luxurious room is equipped with cleanliness, cozy bedding, and a spacious bathroom, making it extra comfortable for all customers.

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