Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))

5.5Km 28029 2022-08-05

49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-652-3236

Sajik Park is located at the previous site of Sajikdan Altar, a ritual site to pray for peace and prosperity during the Three Kingdoms Era. In the 1960s, the site was home to Sajik Zoo, with the ritual being abandoned in 1894 and the altar in disrepair. However, in 1991, it was decided to move the zoo to another location and begin restoring the site. It was reopened in April 1994, 100 years after the last ritual.

Sajik Park is landscaped with various trees and flower beds. The park blooms pink and white with cherry blossoms annually in mid-April. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park has become established as a favorite rest area for Gwangju citizens. The park houses several attractions including Gwangju Broadcast Station (KBS), Memorial Tower for Policemen, Yangpajeong Pavilion, and Palgakjeong Pavilion overlooking downtown Gwangju.

MADRID Business Hotel Gwnagju [Korea Quality] / 유)한성 마드리드 광주호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.5Km 0 2020-12-24

11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

MADRID Gwangju Hotel located across from Gwangju Songjeong Station KTX is close to Gwangju Airport, City Hall, Kimdaejung Convention Center, and such popular areas allowing guests traveling on foot to easily visit. It also provides a pleasant environment as a business hotel as it is easy to visit Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Sochon Industrial Complex, Hanam Industrial Complex, and Nuju Innovation City. As a new hotel opened in October 2016, it stood out as the headquarters hotel of the 2019 World Swimming Championships and is one of the top popular hotels in Gwangju with its clean facilities and friendly service.

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

5.5Km 5197 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.

Missionary Wilson's House (우일선 선교사 사택)

5.5Km 14512 2019-11-12

20, Jejung-ro 47beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-2333

Missionary Wilson’s House is a two-story brick building that sits upon the eastern foothills of Yangnimsan Mountain. Known as the oldest surviving Western-style house in Gwangju, the house is an icon of modern culture and architecture in Korea. The house was built by an American missionary named Wilson in the 1920s (exact date unknown) and was the home of the Wilson family while they stayed in Korea. When the family completed their work in Korea, they sold the house for a very cheap price with the stipulation that the house continued to be used for missionary purposes. The house fell into the possession of the General Assembly of Chonnam Presbyterian Church of Korea in 1986 and now serves as the home office for the Presbyterian Church of Korea.

The square-shaped house consists of a living room, a family room, a kitchen, and a bathroom (1F), several bedrooms (2F), and storage areas and a boiler room (B1). The fact that the entrance of the house faces east is said to be a result of the prevailing architectural culture of Korea at that time. A Netherland-style house built with 55-milimeter thick, gray bricks, the first and second stories are delineated on the exterior with an eye-catching band of bricks.

Gwangju Aura Hotel [Korea Quality] / 광주 아우라 비즈니스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.5Km 11 2020-12-29

28, Songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-0060

The Aura Hotel is a business hotel located just across from the KTX Songjeong Station. It provides excellent proximity and accessibility to various transportation facilities, as it is located 10 minutes from Gwangju Airport, 5 minutes from KTX Songjeong Station, 5 minutes from Gwangju Subway Songjeong Station, and 10 minutes from Gwangju 2sunhwan-ro. Also, Songjeong Tteokgalbi Special Street, 1913 Songjeong Old Market, and Songjeong 5-day Market are close to the hotel, allowing you to enjoy food and sightseeing conveniently. The luxurious room is equipped with cleanliness, cozy bedding, and a spacious bathroom, making it extra comfortable for all customers.

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

5.5Km 8462 2020-05-04

174-1, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2210

1960 Cheongwonmomil is a popular restaurant on Chungjang-ro Street, serving buckwheat noodles since 1960. It features white tables along with bright lighting. The representative menu is momil guksu, attracting people's appetite. Also, they offer kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) made in-house.

CU - Yongbong Sarang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu용봉사랑점)

5.5Km 0 2024-06-28

42, Yongju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Palace Tourist Hotel (파레스 관광호텔)

5.6Km 6884 2021-02-01

13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2525

Palace Tourist Hotel is located only a six-minute walk from Geumnamro 4(sa)-ga Station on Gwangju Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Gwangju Art Street and Yangdong Market.

Chungjang-ro Street (충장로)

5.6Km 27777 2023-11-17

Jungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-2221

Chungjang-ro Street is Gwangju’s major fashion district, comparable with Myeongdong Street of Seoul. The streets of Chungjang-ro are lined with shopping malls, clothing stores, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters and various other attractions, providing the ultimate experience of modern culture in Gwangju. It is the city's hub of fashion, both trendy and traditional, as well as venue for diverse performances.

Zara - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 충장로점)

5.6Km 0 2024-04-23

67, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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