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Gwangju Park (광주공원)

Gwangju Park (광주공원)

5.1Km    2025-08-06

15 Jungang-ro 107beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Park, an urban Park in Gwangju, is a popular recreational spot among residents. Home to a memorial tower honoring the victims of the April 19 Revolution, Gwangju Municipal Museum, and a citizens’ hall, the park is a space where traditions and modernity coexist. Filled with trees and flower plants, it boasts beautiful scenery, especially in April, when cherry blossoms adorn the park. Nearby attractions include Gwangju Sajik Park, Asia Culture Center, and Gwangju Yangdong Market, with a stream flowing in front of the park.

Creation & Love Women's Hospital (CLWH) (시엘병원)

5.1Km    2025-12-10

957 Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Based on over 25 years of clinical experience, Ciel Fertility Hospital provides comprehensive medical services including infertility diagnosis, artificial insemination, IVF (in vitro fertilization), and laparoscopy and hysteroscopic surgery. It is a global infertility hospital that operates an international medical center and provides interpretation and concierge services to patients overseas, including in Mongolia, Russia, and the United States, and guarantees safe and reliable medical services and an environment where patients can focus on treatment.

Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)

5.2Km    2023-01-25

13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. It was built in 1975 as a memorial to General Kim Deok-ryeong, born in Mudeungsan Mountain. In the precincts, there are the shrine, where Kim Deok-ryeong's portrait and command paper are enshrined; the east room and west room; Eullyun Monument and Commentary Monument, the relics hall; Chungyongmun Gate; and Ikomun Gate. In the relics hall, the clothes of 'General Kim Deok-ryeong,' designated as Important Folk Material, and the coffin excavated from the general's tomb, as well as his handwriting, are on display. On the hill behind the shrine is Kim Deok-ryeong's tomb and tombstone, as well as his family's tomb.

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

5.2Km    2023-11-28

7 Seoseopyeong-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Yangnim History & Culture Village is located in the area where Western items and ideas first entered Gwangju over 100 years ago. As such, the neighborhood has a unique collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional hanok houses. There are also many houses of Christian missionaries, who facilitated the advancement of medicine and education in Gwangju. Some areas, such as Penguin Village, have been decorated with murals and outdoor exhibitions to promote art and tourism, helping the elderly locals to make a living.

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

5.2Km    2024-07-11

200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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    2025-10-23

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.

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

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)

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    2025-10-23

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.

Arie-ne guesthouse (아리네 게스트하우스)

Arie-ne guesthouse (아리네 게스트하우스)

5.5Km    2024-12-13

6 , Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 428beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Ariene Guesthouse is an integrated cultural platform located in Yangrim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju. The accomodation is located in the downtown area of Gwangju, making it both easily accessible and affordable. On the first basement floor, there is Yanglim Culture Hall, a lounge cafe on the first floor, and a rooftop party room on the fourth floor. The guesthouse has nine rooms on the second and third floors, including double rooms, twin rooms, ondol rooms, and separate dormitory rooms for men and women. Each room is equipped with a bathroom for guests' convenience, and breakfast is provided at no charge. A fee is charged for laundry services. There are modern cultural and historic sites nearby.