Ssangam Park (쌍암공원)

4.5 Km 10627 2021-08-13

39, Cheomdanjungang-ro 182beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-8704

Ssangam Park is located in front of the Gwangju Institute of Science and technology within Cheomdanjigu (the high-technology district) in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Thanks to the beautiful lake at its center, the park is also known as “Lake Park.” The lake is surrounded with landscaped azaleas and pine trees and is home to several fountains. At least once a month, a cultural festival takes place at the park.

Convenience facilities include 146 benches, 3 restrooms, and 3 playgrounds. The park is especially popular among students since it has a gym and a wide grassy field perfect for playing sports.

CU - Yongbong Sarang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu용봉사랑점)

4.6 Km 0 2024-06-28

42, Yongju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Green Energy Experience Hall Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters (녹색에너지체험관 (광주전남지역본부))

4.6 Km 3736 2024-02-14

123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Green Energy Experience Hall is located within the Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Energy Agency. Here, visitors can learn about the importance of energy conservation and discover methods to save energy in everyday life. Key facilities include the Green Energy Experience Hall, the Outdoor Experience Hall, and the LED Exhibit Hall. Admission is free, and the center welcomes visitors aged five years and older.

Jungoe Park (중외공원)

4.7 Km 13802 2021-10-25

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a children's grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children's grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.
There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.

Olive Young - Gwangju Yongbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주용봉지구)

4.9 Km 0 2024-04-18

39, Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

5.0 Km 0 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.

Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)

5.1 Km 16576 2024-02-14

60 Bungmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-8333

Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions across various genres, including Korean traditional music, opera, classical music, and ballet. The center boasts a range of artistic facilities, such as a main theater, a secondary theater, a traditional music hall, a sculpture garden, and an amphitheater. The main theater has a seating capacity for up to 1,500 people.

Traditional Tea House Punggyeong (전통찻집 풍경)

5.1 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.

Homeplus - Donggwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 동광주)

5.8 Km 0 2024-04-22

200, Dongmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Malbaujeong Market (말바우장 / 말바우시장 (2, 4, 7, 9일))

6.0 Km 15916 2023-11-20

62 Dongmun-daero 85beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-262-4082

Malbaujeong Market is one of the main traditional markets in the northern region of Gwangju. The market is held on dates ending in 2, 4, 7, or 9.

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