Soswaewon Garden (담양 소쇄원)

16.1 Km 39298 2023-01-04

17, Soswaewon-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-381-0115

Soswaewon Garden is a private garden from the Joseon period where Korea's traditional beauty is preserved. It was built by Yang San-Bo (1503-1557) after he gave up his success when his mentor Jo Gwang-Jo (1482-1519) was killed during political strife. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as a clean and transparent garden where the righteous enjoy the life of anbinnakdo (being comfortable amid poverty and taking pleasure in an honest lifestyle) surrounded by a bamboo grove.

Including peach trees, various kinds of trees and grass are planted on both sides of the stream while clear water flows down the foot of the garden walls. The log bridge above the valley adds to the charm of the scenery. The harmony between nature and the artificial waterfall is a sight to behold. Soswaewon Garden is 150 meters away from the main road. Passing through the thick bamboo forest, you will find the small valley and Soswaewon Garden on your left.

Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

16.2 Km 11140 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]

16.7 Km 297 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.

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon (삼화관광농원)

16.9 Km 34468 2024-03-04

208 Immyeon-ro, Gyeom-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
061-362-8586,7

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. Its signature menu is the ori jeongol (duck hot pot). The rich broth, boiled with ample duck meat, vegetables, and perilla seeds, is exceptionally flavorful. Another popular dish is the ori jumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), where tender meat seasoned with spicy yet sweet sauce pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.

Green Energy Experience Hall Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters (녹색에너지체험관 (광주전남지역본부))

17.0 Km 3736 2024-02-14

123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Green Energy Experience Hall is located within the Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Energy Agency. Here, visitors can learn about the importance of energy conservation and discover methods to save energy in everyday life. Key facilities include the Green Energy Experience Hall, the Outdoor Experience Hall, and the LED Exhibit Hall. Admission is free, and the center welcomes visitors aged five years and older.

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

17.0 Km 1780 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.

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village (광주 평촌마을)

17.0 Km 2797 2019-11-26

15, Pyeongchon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-266-2287

Gwangju Pyeongchon Village, located north of Mudeungsan Mountain, is a cozy farming village made up of four villages Dongrim, Daman, Woosung, and Dangmoe. The village still has an excellence natural preservation, growing environmental-friendly rice in the fields and Punamcheon stream that runs through the middle of the village is home to fireflies and otters. The village also keeps the tradition of making pottery as the village was the place that made grayish-blue-powdered celadon during the Joseon dynasty. The village street corner offers visitors to Mudeungsan Mountain a place to rest with Mudol-gil shelter and Bandi lodging.

Top Cloud Hotel [Korea Quality] / 탑클라우드호텔 광주점 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

17.1 Km 15 2020-12-29

57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel is impressive in its sensuous interior and luxurious atmosphere. Not only is the interior and exterior luxurious, but it is equipped with actual luxury bedding providing high satisfaction. The room shows a magnificent night view of Gwangju presenting a high satisfaction to all visitors. In addition, it is known for its clean and hearty breakfast and is well-received for its 24-hour front desk, concierge service, modern and neat facilities, and rooms.

Homeplus - Donggwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 동광주)

17.2 Km 0 2024-04-22

200, Dongmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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

17.2 Km 0 2024-04-17

2, Yeonyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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