Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

6.1Km 2025-01-22

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) with a variety of Jeolla-do side dishes. For a unique twist, try wrapping the yukjeon with aged kimchi in a leaf wrap. The nutty aroma of perilla oil combined with the tangy flavor of aged kimchi creates an especially delightful taste experience.

Jin Convalescent Hospital (진요양병원)

6.1Km 2025-10-23

33, Daejasil-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Jin Convalescent Hospital is a Ministry of Health and Welfare-certified cancer rehabilitation hospital located in Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. We provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s condition and symptoms, focusing on specialized programs for cancer patients while utilizing the latest equipment and technology. Our commitment is to prioritize patients’ health and wellness. In 2024, we were designated a foreigner-friendly hospital in Gwangju, offering internal medicine consultation, a wellness clinic, comprehensive blood tests, obesity treatments, and an integrated pain clinic combining Western and Korean medicine for international patients. Experience compassionate, patient-centered care and expert medical treatment here with us.

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

6.1Km 2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Kkotpineun Chunsamwol (꽃피는춘삼월)

6.2Km 2024-02-13

50 Seongyo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol is a traditional Korean teahouse nestled in a picturesque hanok. It specializes in authentic Korean beverages and desserts. The teahouse's signature offering is ssanghwatang, an herbal tonic tea prepared with chestnuts, gingko, and nuts in a homemade decoction. Other popular items include Yennal Bingsu (shaved ice with grain and black sesame ice cream), and a nutty latte with bean powder. These beverages pair exceptionally well with traditional Korean sweets like yakgwa (honey cookie) and garaetteok gui (grilled rice cake stick), enhancing the overall culinary experience.

Lotte Himart - Sangmu Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 상무롯데마트점)

6.2Km 2024-04-18

40, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Dubai hotel (두바이호텔)

6.2Km 2024-12-22

47 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-370-0700, +82-10-5094-1400

The Gwangju Dubai Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, opened in 2016. Rooms have white-themed interiors, king-size double beds, a jacuzzi, and chandeliers to enhance the opulence. Free valet parking and both Korean and American buffet breakfasts are provided. Gwangju Airport and U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal are just 10 minutes away by car, and KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong station about 15 minutes away. Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance, and the Kim Daejung Convention Center and the 5.18 Memorial Park are also both nearby.

Hotel The May (호텔 5월 (Hotel The May) )

6.3Km 2024-08-22

51 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-676-5000

Hotel The May is a boutique & business hotel located in the Sangmu district of Seo-gu, Gwangju. Business travelers will find a shared work space on the 7th floor equipped with desks, fax machines and computers. Breakfast is served free of charge in the 2nd floor cafeteria, and residents can use a well-equipped shared kitchen. The hotel is close to Gwangju Airport, Songjeong station, and Gwangju Express Bus terminal, making it convenient for both domestic and international travelers.

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

6.4Km 2025-07-09

111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3955

The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes. Highlights include the “Thousand People’s Table” featuring diverse kimchi cuisine, a competition to discover kimchi masters, and a kimchi experience school with a range of engaging programs.

Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관)

6.4Km 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.

Therapy Spa_Sobe (테라피 스파 소베)

6.4Km 2025-10-23

33 Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-416-3000

Therapy Spa_Sobe gets its name by combining the first two letters of the the Latin words solus (health) and bellus (beauty) to create the word "Sobe".
The spa pursues natural health and beauty derived from nature. It is committed to constantly improving itself through research to offer precious and relaxing moments to those exhausted from the modern era. The programs available here include the SOBE Signature Rituals, Hormone Aging Signal, Energy Immune Boosting, Wedding Day & Beauty Contouring, and Vita Moms & Post-natal Touch. Enjoy specialized care through these programs.

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