Bium Museum (비움박물관)

18.5Km 2026-06-30

143-1 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Opened in 2016, the Bium Museum is a folk museum showcasing around 30 thousand Korean modern and traditional artifacts collected by Lee Young-hwa for about 50 years. The art pieces portray the life of poor commoners in the agricultural era before Korea went through industrialization, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the adaptability and resilience of people in hard times.

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

18.5Km 2026-06-30

957 Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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.

Eunam Museum of Art (은암미술관)

18.5Km 2026-06-30

8-12 Seoseok-ro 85beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Opened in 2010, the Eunam Museum of Art offers a range of exhibitions, including permanent exhibitions and invitational exhibitions, humanities lectures, and concerts, and provides a cultural space for people to connect. It also runs international exchange exhibitions and residency program inviting artists from the country and abroad.

Chireunsibill (치른시빌)

18.5Km 2026-06-30

10 Seoseok-ro 85beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Chireunsibill was founded in 2022, offering educational programs and art kits with young artists both online and offline. The educational programs are open to all , and cover a wide genre of art types, from painting to music. It is a popular attraction for travelers with children.

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))

18.6Km 2026-06-30

197 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple, a branch temple of Suncheon Seonggwangsa Temple, is part of the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Gwangju. Bustling with visitors, the temple offers various events, cultural activities, and Buddhist ceremonies for visitors.

Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

18.6Km 2026-06-30

20-2 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

18.7Km 2026-06-30

34 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters is an award-winning hand-drip specialty store in Gwangju. This place is famous among coffee enthusiasts for its fresh beans, which are handpicked and roasted, one by one, and its 20 kinds of drip bags. Visitors can enjoy their specialty, Geisha Coffee, or other blends from Africa, Latin America, India, China, and other Asian countries.

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

18.7Km 2026-06-30

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Mimiwon (미미원)

18.7Km 2026-07-01

전남광주통합특별시 동구 백서로 218

Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere.

Stay Hwangryong[Korea Quality] / 스테이황룡 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.8Km 2026-06-30

5-3 , Haengbok 1-gil, Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Stay Hwangryong is a tranquil hanok accommodation where the Hwangryonggang River flows in front. The hanok surrounded by a low stone wall is divided into two sections: Sarangchae and Anchae. The broad yard with flowering trees add more beauty to the landscape. The guest rooms of Stay Hwangryong include Hwangryong, good for six guests, Sarangchae 1 and 2 that are both good for two travelers, and a Maru that is the equivalent of a living room. The modern hanok retains the traditional beauty, while having added the convenience of modern facilities. Bright lightings on the ceiling and glass windows dressed in white curtains that replaced hanji give a more trendy look. Individual heating system per room, WiFi, and air conditioning are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a rice cooker, induction cooktop, and other kitchenware for those who wish to cook during the stay. Each room has a barbecue grill for guests to enjoy. The yard with plentiful sunlight is good for small gatherings, such as family gatherings and birthday parties.

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