Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

9.4Km 2021-11-27

477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-410-6642

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

9.8Km 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 National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

10.1Km 2021-05-24

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210

Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.

Hotel the Spot [Korea Quality] / 호텔더스팟[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

10.5Km 2020-12-10

32, Amkor-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-10-2417-6500

Located in Gwangju’s Buk-gu district, HOTEL THE Spot is an ideal base camp for traveling around the province. The hotel faces a park and the Yeongsangang River, suitable for leisurely walks. HOTEL THE Spot offers a “comfortable space like home,” with a special emphasis on room comfort and attentive services. Each room is furnished with a comfortable bed, work desk, minibar, wardrobe, and a PC with high-speed Internet for the traveler's comfort. Its interior design features white, gray, and wood tones for a trendy and comfortable touch. The hotel also serves free homemade breakfast every morning. There are 38 rooms in total, which are divided into the city and park views. The Studio Suite is equipped with a sink, cooking utensils, and a wide table, which are ideal for large families or groups looking for small event venues. For family travelers with young children, the hotel recommends the Superior Super King room, furnished with a super-king-sized bed. Other rooms include the Superior Double (city view), Deluxe Double, Deluxe Twin, and Suite Double. The Suite Studio has a bathtub rather than a shower for relaxation. Moreover, other amenities include the cafeteria, laundromat (payment required), and complimentary styles. The hotel also provides valet parking and concierge services.

Uniqlo - Gwangju Yeonje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광주연제)

10.7Km 2024-04-17

2, Yeonyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Sigyeongjeong Pavilion (담양 식영정)

10.7Km 2025-01-08

Jigok-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Designated as the top monument of Jeollanam-do, Sigyeongjeong Pavilion means a place where even the shadow of the moon can find a place to rest. As its name suggests, this pavilion is set in a lush and remote forested area. Countless number of scholars and writers have been attracted to this pavilion as a place of profound inspiration. The pavilion gained more fame from the legendary lyrics of Seongsanbyeolgok written by the poet Jeong Cheol. The elegant words of Kim Seongwon, a literary scholar, depict the scenic beauty of Seongsan Mountain as the seasons change.

Of all the pavilions situated at the basin of the Yeongsangang River the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion is said to be blessed with a breathtaking view from the side. The current building was restored in the early 1900s. At the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion there is the Buyongdang, a monument with the lyrics to the Seongsanbyeolgok Poem, and next to it an old library building called Jangseogak built to preserve the wooden blocks of Songgangjib, a book of poetry written by Jeong Cheol.

BANANA HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 바나나호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.8Km 2023-05-02

22-13 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-0774

Banana Hotel in Gwangju offers guest rooms with laptop lines and Wi-Fi and friendly room service 24 hours a day, with foreign languages also catered for. The hotel is 10 minutes away from the Gwangju Biennale venue and Mudeungsan National Park, so many hikers visit. And Damyang with its famously beautiful bamboo and redwood trees is only about 20 minutes away.

Olive Young - Gwangju Maegok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주매곡)

10.8Km 2024-04-18

319, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Top Cloud Hotel (탑클라우드호텔(광주점))

10.8Km 2024-12-22

57-1 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-972-3111

The Top Cloud Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is an impressive building with a luxurious interior. Rooms are comfy with high-quality bedding for a good night’s sleep, and all offer splended night views over Gwangju and its Gwangsan high-tech district. Facilities include a hearty breakfast, a 24-hour information desk, and concierge service.

GeumBong-Museum (시화문화마을 금봉미술관)

10.9Km 2024-12-17

91 Gakhwa-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Opened in 2015, GeumBong-Museum has 291 art works of painter Park HaengBo. The museum also has various contemporary art works to further spread the knowledge of both traditional and contemporary art. It offer classes and exhibition to support the local art culture.

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