Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

4.2Km 2022-04-06

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-0884

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.

Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.

Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

4.3Km 2023-11-14

19-20 Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Syridan-gil Street is a newer business district opened in the Cheomdan District, comprised of three Synergy Towers created by the Synergy Town Project. Among the Synergy Towers, Voyager Cheomdan is filled with lifestyle shops, including fashion boutiques, fitness centers, and cosmetic shops.

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

4.3Km 2024-10-08

111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3992

Gwangju Kimchi Festival is held to promote one of Korea's most famous specialties, kimchi. The festival offers diverse kimchi-related programs and entertaining events. Visitors can learn about how to make award-winning kimchi, and purchase kimchi at great prices.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

4.3Km 2024-04-23

219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.

Noble Stay Hotel [Korea Quality] / 노블 스테이 (Noble Stay) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.3Km 2020-12-29

19-7, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Noble Stay is a business hotel equipped with 94 rooms, a breakfast buffet, and a sky lounge. There is a food street and large supermarkets nearby, which are very popular among travelers with its large, stylish exterior and interior. White and wood tone are used in each guest room, with air purifiers and stylers equipped to provide a comfortable stay for all visitors. On the very top floor of the hotel, a sky lounge is available to be enjoyed. Breakfast can be eaten at the sky lounge while observing the scenery of Gwangju at a glance.

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel (금수장관광호텔)

4.3Km 2020-04-24

2, Mudeung-ro 321beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-525-2111

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel is located in the old downtown center, just a seven-minute walk from Gwangju Station. It is known as the best "business hotel with expert Korean cuisine.” It has clean and comfortable guestrooms, other convenient facilities, an organized-customer management system, economic rates, and excellent service.

Duzon Hotel A [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔A [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.3Km 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Duzon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.3Km 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Arirang House (아리랑하우스)

4.3Km 2016-10-18

2, Mudeung-ro 321 Beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-525-2111~5

With a proud 20-year history, Arirang House is famous for its kimchi, which won a prize at the first Kimchi Festival. In 2003, the restaurant collaborated with Shilla Hotel and Paradise Hotel and successfully hosted a royal cuisine demonstration event, contributing to the promotion of Korean cuisine.

Arirang House serves delicious Korean cuisine in an elegant style. The food is carefully prepared by 11 chefs, including the chef who has thirty years of experience. The kitchen is divided into the side dish team, the special dish team, and the main course team to prepare a total of thirty or so specialized dishes. The flavors are enhanced by using only the freshest natural ingredients and not using any artificial seasonings. Prices vary by course, and each course comes with raw beef, samhap (a combination of three special foods), assorted raw fish, and steamed short ribs. The bossam kimchi (kimchi with slices of steamed pork) is also one of their specialties.

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

4.3Km 2024-04-22

200, Dongmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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