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Gwangju Park (광주공원)

Gwangju Park (광주공원)

19.2Km    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.

Olive Young - Gwangju Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주수완)

Olive Young - Gwangju Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주수완)

19.2Km    2024-04-22

342, Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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

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

19.2Km    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.

Geomok Hanjeongsik (거목한정식)

Geomok Hanjeongsik (거목한정식)

19.2Km    2024-02-13

3-6 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 364beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-672-0333

Geomok Hanjeongsik is a restaurant that specializes in Namdo-style hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote). Offering a singular menu item, hanjeongsik, guests select their preferred price range and the number of diners, and the dishes are prepared accordingly. A unique feature of this establishment is the seasonal variety of side dishes, ensuring a different culinary experience with each visit. Emphasizing health, the restaurant avoids strong-tasting chemical seasonings. Set in a converted hanok (traditional Korean house), Geomok Hanjeongsik provides a traditional atmosphere, enhancing the dining experience.

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

19.2Km    2023-11-28

7 Seoseopyeong-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-676-4486

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.

Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)

Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)

19.3Km    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)

19.3Km    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.

Himart - Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수완점)

Himart - Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수완점)

19.4Km    2024-04-16

91, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Lotte Mart - ToysRus Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 토이저러스수완점)

Lotte Mart - ToysRus Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 토이저러스수완점)

19.5Km    2024-04-16

3F & 4F, 98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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MLB - Lotte Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MLB 롯데수완)

MLB - Lotte Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MLB 롯데수완)

19.5Km    2024-04-17

1F, 98, Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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