Gwangju World Cup Stadium (광주월드컵경기장)

14.9Km 12343 2021-06-11

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-604-2002

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a major symbol of Gwangju. Designed to reflect the notion of ‘spreading far and wide’ the exterior is shaped like spokes of a wheel. When lit up, the stadium looks like a glowing dome. The ceiling and large ‘Y’-shaped pillars resemble a ‘Go,’ an instrument used in a traditional game from Gwangju, Gossaumnori. These architectural features were designed to capture and reflect the traditional aspects of Gwangju. The soccer stadium can accommodate up to 40,000 people at once and has many subsidiary facilities, including media center, athlete waiting room, medical care facilities, and more.

Lotte Outlets - Gwangju World Cup Branch (롯데아울렛 광주월드컵점)

14.9Km 5897 2020-05-20

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-606-2500

Lotte Outlets - Gwangju Worldcup Branch is the first Lotte shopping outlet to provide famous local fashion brands at a lower price. It is connected to Lotte Mart - Worldcup Branch, so one can shop for both fashion and groceries at the same time. There are sports facilities near the store, including Gwangju World Cup Stadium and a swimming pool.

Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산)

15.0Km 19971 2018-01-30

Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun & Dong-gu & Buk-gu, Gwangju & Iseo-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
82-61-379-3503

Mudeungsan covers an area of about 30 square meters above the metropolitan city of Gwangju, Hwasun-gun and the nearby Damyang-gun. The name means ‘a high mountain’ or, more mysteriously, a mountain beyond classification’.

Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산) is not too steep and many people come for a hike on the weekends or public holidays. Highlights on the way include the Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, Seinbong and Gyubong Rocks, Wonhyo and Yongchu Valleys – as well as Jigong Neodeol (cluster of rocks) – and the Deoksan Neodeol. To enjoy a great view, try going up Jungmeorijae, Jangbuljae or the Donghwasa Temple Site, or the Jangwonbong Peak. Visitors coming from the Hwasun side of the mountain can see the picturesque Dongbokho Lake from Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rock, Jingong Neodeol, Jangbul, Baekma ridge and Gyubongam temple.

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

15.2Km 28509 2020-06-05

San 354-1, Yongyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

The Jueangjeolli cliffs are rock pillars of various hexagonal shapes that seem as if they were hand carved. The Jusangjeolli cliffs of Mudeungsan Mountain consist of Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, and Gyubong Rocks formed about 70 million years ago. Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rocks are both of a distinct pillar shape as they have been heavily weathered, and Seoseokdae, which was less weathered, looks like a folding screen. The Neodeolgeong (cluster of rocks), which sit on the mountain slope, were made when stone pillars collapsed. The standing rocks and Neodolgeong have been designated as Natural Monuments due to their rarity and uniqueness.

Dinosaur Tracksite of Hwasun, Seoyu-ri (화순 서유리 공룡발자국화석 산지)

15.2Km 30100 2020-02-25

2080, Baega-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

The Dinosaur Tracksite of Hwasun was discovered in 1999 during a land survery for the construction of Hwasun Hot Springs Area. Most dinosaur tracks found in Korea are located in coastal areas in cities like Haenam and Boseong, so the discovery in the inner region of Jeollanam-do was a first. Most prints here come from carnivorous dinaosaurs of the Cretaceous period. The site is famous for there being tracks from no fewer than five different dinosaurs, as well as for being one of the longest trails and most direct examples of the exact movements of the dinosaurs. The tracks of one dinosaur are the longest in the world, stretching for 40 meters. Based on the foot size of 20-22 centimeters with a stride of approximately 90 centimeters, it is estimated that the prints were formed by a 4-5 meter tall Koolasuchus. In addition to the canivorous dinosaurs, tracks were found of 12 herbivorous dinosaurs, as well as fossilized plants. These plants offer much assistance in the research of herbivorous dinosaur diets.

Canceled: Gyeonggi International Travel Mart (찾아가는 경기관광박람회)

15.3Km 6805 2022-05-17

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-259-4776

Gyeonggi International Travel Mart takes place for three days at Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju.

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

15.4Km 0 2024-04-23

687, Seomun-daero, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

15.5Km 17926 2019-10-31

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-611-2000

Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It was built as part of the efforts to promote Gwangju’s competitiveness as a main trade city in northeast Asia to boost local economy and, particularly, tourism resources. The center has served as a main venue for international meetings and exchanges (concerning products, information, culture, and technologies), significantly improving Gwangju’s image. Outstanding services, professional staff, and diverse amenities will make any meeting at Kimdaejung Convention Center pleasant and successful.

World Human Rights Cities Forum (세계인권도시포럼)

15.5Km 0 2022-10-14

30, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-226-2734

The World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) is held as an annual event in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, to realize the vision of becoming a human rights city since 2011. The Forum has become a gathering place to share the spirit of justice and community, the same values under which the citizens of Gwangju resisted the ruthless oppression of the then-military regime in May 1980. Within the WHRCF participants exchange experiences on challenges and achieved success in human rights especially at the local level while expanding their own scope of understanding. Now, the Forum has become a major human rights event and distinctive platform for sharing and networking amongst human rights cities, human rights organizations, activists, and miscellaneous stakeholders in the area of human rights. (Source: World Human Rights Cities Forum website)

Holiday Inn Gwangju (홀리데이 인 광주 호텔)

15.5Km 10094 2021-04-05

55, Sangmunuriro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-610-7000

Holiday Inn Gwangju is located directly opposite of the Kimdaejung Convention Center which can be reached within a 2-minute walk. It has 203 modern-style guestrooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and health club on the second floor. The spacious guestrooms are designed for businessmen and tourists alike. Also, it has various facilities available to hold large events, small seminars and family gatherings. Hourglass Restaurant is available on the first floor, offering dynamic promotions by season. On the tenth floor, La Place Restaurant & Grill has a private ambience based on French style, and is a perfect place for business meetings. The Holiday Inn Gwangju is one brand of Intercontinental Hotels Group, having 1,500 hotels and resorts in the world.

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