May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5·18 민주묘지)

5.2Km 2024-07-11

200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-268-0518

The May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.

Jin Convalescent Hospital (진요양병원)

5.2Km 2025-09-16

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.

Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))

5.2Km 2024-10-10

160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university's medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring modern design elements over the exterior.

Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)

5.2Km 2025-02-04

5 Jungang-ro 107beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju-si

Hyanggyo was a national educational institution during the Joseon dynasty, where the tablets of distinguished Confucian scholars were enshrined, and rituals were held in their honor. In spring and fall, it hosts Seokjeon, a ritual honoring Confucius, along with Seodang (traditional Confucian school) experiences and traditional weddings, offering opportunities to immerse in Confucian culture. In summer, crape myrtle flowers bloom, and in fall, the old ginkgo tree turns golden yellow, beautifully contrasting with the traditional Joseon-style hanok architecture.

Chonnam National University Hospital (전남대학교병원)

5.3Km 2025-07-29

42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

With 114 years of history and tradition, CHONNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL is Korea's best tertiary hospital that has led the development of Korea's medical science and improved public health.
Chonnam National University Hospital is the nation's largest multi-hospital system for each disease, and operates as the main hospital, as well as Chonnam National University Hospital in Hwasun, Chonnam National University Dental Hospital, Bitgoeul Chonnam National University Hospital, and Chonnam National University Children's Hospital.

We are striving to establish our identity as a national university hospital and to build a regionally essential healthcare system as a regional responsible medical institution. We will continue to play a leading role in the medical field by progressively redefining the functions and roles of education, research, and medical treatment. In addition, we will continue to challenge ourselves and do our best to become a reliable hospital that patients can visit at any time, a hospital that leads public healthcare, and a patient-oriented hospital that puts patient safety first.

Gucci - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구찌 신세계 광주점)

5.4Km 2024-04-23

1F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Balenciaga - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (발렌시아가 신세계 광주점)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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YSL - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (입생로랑 신세계 광주점)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

2F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Beanpole - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 신세계 광주점)

5.4Km 2024-06-27

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

5.5Km 2020-06-09

Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-266-0032

Gwangjuho Lake is located at the base of the Mudeungsan Mountain, which creates a beautiful view. Many people come to the lake not only for the relaxing setting, but also for fishing. Near the upper stream of the lake there are beautiful arbors built during the Joseon dynasty that display the traditional garden culture of that time. One of these arbors is the Sikyeongjeong Pavilion, a historic site written about by Jeong Cheol, a famous statesman and poet during Joseon dynasty.

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