May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

18.9Km 31955 2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-376-5197

May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.

Unjusa Temple (운주사)

19.0Km 24164 2022-07-25

91-44, Cheontae-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-374-0660

Unjusa Tmeple was called Bibosa Temple during the late Silla Period. However, during excavation work that took place between 1984 and 1989, it was discovered to have been built long before that during the early Goryeo period. The temple fell into disrepair after the Imjin War (1592-1598), but was partly restored in the 1800s by Monk Seoldamjau. Unjusa Temple’s famous heritages include the Nine-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 796), Shrine of Stone Buddha (Treasure No. 797), and Cylindrical Multi-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 798).

Olive Young - Gwangju 518 Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주518공원)

19.1Km 0 2024-04-18

90, Sangmuminju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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

19.1Km 0 2024-04-23

687, Seomun-daero, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Seryangji Reservoir (세량지)

19.1Km 4524 2019-11-06

+82-61-374-0001

Selected by CNN as one of the 50 beautiful places to visit in South Korea, Seryangji Reservoir offers amazing scenery not to be missed. The best time to visit is during spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the lakeside. The reservoir on misty mornings and when the waters mirror the cherry blossoms are the most popular views. The site is especially popular among photographers.

Macheollu (마천루)

19.7Km 4758 2019-04-16

236, World Cup 4gang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-381-8006

Macheollu is a popular Chinese cuisine restaurant, especially for familiy and friend gatherings. The restaurant also has “couple” menus for young couples.