Gwangju Arboretum (광주시립수목원)

16.5Km 2024-11-18

142 Dodong-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Arboretum was built on a sanitary landfill to restore the natural ecological environment by planting trees and creating convenience facilities. The arboretum preserves, manages, researches, and exhibits the indigenous plants of the region and provides visitors with a space to relax and connect with nature. Visitors of all ages can enjoy educational programs and forest commentary tours, making it a great place for families.

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall (빛고을국악전수관)

16.7Km 2024-12-17

182 Punggeum-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall offers various programs throughout the year. Since 2002, classes on traditional instruments are available, as well as separate children gugak classes. Special exhibition on the second floor has various instruments that visitors can actually try. The permanent exhibition on the third floor has 45 different gugak instruments as well as videos to further provide detailed information. The main area is the performance hall on B1-B2F, with 137 seats, that offers performances every Thursday for free from traditional gugak to fusion music.

HOTEL OHU (호텔 오후)

16.7Km 2024-12-09

4-33 Geumhwa-ro 85beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

HOTEL OHU uses disposable bedding to protect guests for maximum hygiene. Breakfast includes Hangang ramyeon, Taiwan-style sandwich, and drinks. There are plenty of parking spaces. Every room has various OTT service available and guests can also order room service. Each room has unique style for a different feel every time guests visit.

Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (광주광역시공연마루)

17.0Km 2025-03-15

3 Sangmusimin-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Gwangju Gongyeon Maru (Performance Maru) was the performance hall that was used during the World Photonics Expo 2010 Gwangju. After the Expo, the performance hall continued to host various events and performances. After becoming an official performance hall in 2014, it became a permanent performance hall of Gwangju in 2018 after a renovation.

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

17.2Km 2024-12-17

131 Sangmugongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Energy Park Haedammaru opened in September 28, 2021, to educate visitors on the importance of energy. By exhibiting new and renewable energy, as well as different experience programs, visitors are able to understand the importance of energy usage and how to save more energy in daily life.

Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]

17.3Km 2024-07-08

5-6 , Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-655-7777, +82-10-7274-5532

Venture Business Hotel stands close to Sangmu station on subway line 1 in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. Visitors can chose from several types of room including ondol rooms, family rooms, VIP twin bed rooms with terrace, and accessible rooms with bathrooms for disabled customers. All rooms are equipped with air dressers to keep your clothing fresh, and some have massage chairs and jacuzzis. Hotel facilities include free breakfast, use of washing machine and dryer, a business center and a 24-hour information desk.

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

17.3Km 2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

17.3Km 2025-01-22

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) with a variety of Jeolla-do side dishes. For a unique twist, try wrapping the yukjeon with aged kimchi in a leaf wrap. The nutty aroma of perilla oil combined with the tangy flavor of aged kimchi creates an especially delightful taste experience.

Korea Medical Institute Gwangju Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 광주분사무소)

17.3Km 2025-10-23

8F-10F, 58 Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 39 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value.
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

Therapy Spa_Sobe (테라피 스파 소베)

17.3Km 2025-10-23

33 Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-416-3000

Therapy Spa_Sobe gets its name by combining the first two letters of the the Latin words solus (health) and bellus (beauty) to create the word "Sobe".
The spa pursues natural health and beauty derived from nature. It is committed to constantly improving itself through research to offer precious and relaxing moments to those exhausted from the modern era. The programs available here include the SOBE Signature Rituals, Hormone Aging Signal, Energy Immune Boosting, Wedding Day & Beauty Contouring, and Vita Moms & Post-natal Touch. Enjoy specialized care through these programs.

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